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ASEAN Summit could unlock RM300 billion in FDIs for Malaysia - Juwai IQI

Regional integration and trade pacts seen as major catalysts for investment, real estate and economic growth ahead of landmark summit in Kuala Lumpur

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Singapore holds 2025 GDP growth forecast amid tariff concerns

First-quarter performance and easing trade tensions support unchanged projection, but risks remain from global uncertainty and US-China tariff threats

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Ringgit opens firmer against US dollar on weaker economic data

Trump administration aims to extend the 2017 tax cut, raise the state and local government tax (Salt) cap, and implement significant changes to Medicaid and ene...

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General insurance market set to expand 6.6 per cent annually to 2029 — GlobalData

Industry growth fuelled by economic recovery, rising health costs, and natural catastrophe demand, with key reforms on the horizon

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Ringgit opens higher against Greenback on weaker US economic outlook, tariff concerns

Market sentiments will remain guarded as the US dollar-ringgit is expected to stay range-bound between 4.28 and 4.29

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US Fed officials expect tariffs to boost prices; White House downplays risk

Key White House adviser says tariffs have had no meaningful effect on inflation

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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