5y

China factory activity rises but analysts warn of ‘fragile recovery’

Bounce may not be sustainable with possible derailment coming from Covid-19 resurgences in US and Europe

5y

M’sia needs to reset, seize new growth opportunities: Shamsiah

Structural reforms will aid country to secure durable recovery as BNM net profit hits RM10.4 billion, says governor

5y

2.7% PPI hike in February first positive shift in 11 months

Index’s local production on-year for all stages of processing logs increase, reports Stats Dept

5y

Export conversion rule axed to lure FDI

This is among liberalisation measures to take effect on April 15, says Bank Negara

5y

Top Glove plummets to 10-month low after US bars products

Manufacturer sinks to RM4.50 shortly after opening bell following seizure order issued stateside

5y

M’sian economy to expand 6%-7.5% in 2021, says Bank Negara

Headline inflation expected to temporarily spike to above 5% in Q2, before averaging at 2.5%-4% for the year

5y

Tokyo stocks lower as investors await China data

Performance at open tracks falls on Wall Street, where rising bond yields renew inflation worries

5y

Cash is king despite Covid-19, hitting highest annual growth in 10 years: BNM

Currency in circulation records 14.3% hike in 2020

5y

Bursa, ringgit slip at open

FBM KLCI down 5.30 points to 1,603.89; local note declines 10 basis points to US dollar

5y

Vietnam gets US$10 bil FDI injection in Jan-March

Sum an on-year increase of 18.5%; however, capital contributions and share purchases by foreign investors slide 58.8%

5y

Argentine wine sales boosted by pandemic, but vineyards still wary

Optimism from exports, local consumption offset by border closures cutting off tourists from neighbouring Brazil

5y

UK food giant Deliveroo set for £7.6 bil IPO

Food delivery firm on track for City’s biggest listing in 10 years thanks to boosted sales from virus lockdowns

5y

Volvo Cars gives all employees 6-month paid parental leave

Move follows similar policies by other Swedish giants like Spotify, Ikea