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Country’s trade surges 18.2% year-on-year in April, reaching RM261.94 billion - MITI

April marks 16 consecutive months of trade growth, with record-high monthly trade figures since August 2022

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China’s economy slows in April as trade war blues hit retail sales, housing and investment

Industrial production slowed as Trump’s painfully high tariffs of up to 145%, and 125% retaliatory duties imposed by Beijing, took effect and shipments were cur...

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Investment banks forecast 25-basis point OPR cut by BNM in 2H 2025

Banks foresee reduction based on subdued first quarter economic growth, elevated external uncertainties, and the impact of temporary tariff suspensions

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Ringgit strengthens against US dollar at opening following Moody’s credit downgrade

The credit rating agency had taken into account the special status of the US dollar as the global reserve currency

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Some Chinese companies eye Singapore listings to expand markets amid trade war

At least five Chinese and Hong Kong firms eye listings on SGX as Singapore bourse hosted 4 IPOs in 2024, versus 71 in Hong Kong

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Malaysian franchisors secure RM77 million in potential sales at FIM 2025

Strong results signified the growing competitiveness and export readiness of Malaysian franchisors in the global marketplace

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China’s Trensor to establish first overseas manufacturing facility in Penang

RM100 million investment set to create 200 skilled jobs and boost automotive electronics exports

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Ringgit likely to trade in 4.26–4.29 range next week -- Analyst

Recent US data came in below expectations, raising hopes for an interest rate cut, which weighed on the greenback

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Wall Street advances on trade hopes, data shows investor pessimism

Investors were also left waiting for clarity on U.S. tax policy as Trump's sweeping tax bill failed to clear a key procedural hurdle as hardline Republicans dem...

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Ringgit continues to improve ahead of Malaysia's 1Q GDP announcement

Markets are waiting for Malaysia’s 1Q 2025 GDP growth data, with advance estimates of a 4.4 per cent expansion

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APEC projects sharp slowdown in regional growth to 2.6 per cent in 2025

Trade uncertainty, rising protectionism and structural headwinds to weigh on Asia-Pacific outlook, says APEC Policy Support Unit

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UBS: Gold rally set to continue into 2025 amid global uncertainties

Precious metal likely to remain buoyant as investors seek safe haven amid policy easing, asset reallocation, and geopolitical risks

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Ringgit eases against Greenback amid potential trade deal between US and China

Market sentiments are fairly positive and stable as the standoff between the US and China looks like receding, paving the way for the trade deal at some point i...