5y

Opec sees rising oil demand as it plans to open taps

Increase would push global orders to hit 96.5 million bpd, says intergovernmental body

5y

From ride-hailing to fintech: Grab’s journey in the fast lane

It plans US listing in an operation that values the firm at US$39.6 bil

5y

Ringgit back at 4.12 level against greenback

Bursa, meanwhile, sees slight recovery after 2-day losing streak

5y

Tokyo stocks open lower weighed by virus worries

Rising Covid-19 infections across Japan causing uncertainty among investors

5y

Global stocks mostly shrug off J&J vaccine woes

Market sentiment mostly unmoved by news, while questions remain over inflation tapering off growth optimism

5y

Virus curbs fail to stop UK economy advancing in Feb

GDP expands 0.4%, but economy still nearly 8% smaller y-o-y

5y

China logs imports, exports boom in March

Figures highlight impact that Covid-19 vaccines, easing of containment measures is having

5y

Asean’s US-bound container shipping share tops 20% for first time

Southeast Asia main benefactor from US-China trade tensions, Covid-19 pandemic

5y

Ride-hailing firm Grab to make Wall Street debut at US$40 bil

Listing planned ‘in the coming months’ on the Nasdaq exchange

5y

S. Korea lets 115,000 foreigners stay another year to ease labour shortage

These workers are involved in small businesses, and farming and fishing sectors

5y

Coinbase brings cryptocurrencies to Wall Street

Nearly 115 million of platform’s shares will be put on market

5y

Govt channels RM18 mil for women, disabled entrepreneurs

Multi-agency effort to identify and disburse funds to help businesses with potential in post-pandemic economy

5y

Biden calls for investment in semiconductor shortage meeting with CEOs

In bid to win support for infrastructure bill, president issues call for US to be global industry leaders again