China firm says partnership aimed at strengthening its presence in Southeast Asian emerging markets

Local note rises to 4.4570/4600 versus greenback while FBM KLCI drops 3.79 points
This follows closure of First Republic Bank by US regulators early this week

Discussions ongoing with relevant regulatory authorities, they say

Proceeds to fund housing loans purchase from domestic financial system, says CEO

Johor, Kuala Lumpur, S’gor in particular to see rising interest from abroad

US note’s resilience as global reserve currency due to strength of US economy, depth of its capital markets

Customers at ‘centre of everything’, she says

Operation against errant bosses, firms to take place afterwards, says body
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Region remains vulnerable to reduced cross-border trade flows, foreign direct investment, report says

Company trying to shave US$2 bil from its budget by end of next year
