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MORNING CALL: 13/10/22

Malaysia must look at developing homegrown artificial intelligence (AI) champions within the semiconductor industry and establish a robust local AI ecosystem.

Gobind: Malaysia needs to develop homegrown AI champions within semiconductor industry

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) must develop a parallel strategy by engaging major economies beyond the region, particularly Australia, to enhance production, productivity, and domestic consumption, Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF) founding chairman Nordin Abdullah said.

Asean must leverage Australia to boost economic resilience — Malaysia Global Business Forum

China announced tariffs on over US$2.6 billion (RM11.5 billion) worth of Canadian agricultural and food products on Saturday, retaliating against levies Ottawa introduced in October and opening a new front in a trade war largely driven by US President Donald Trump's tariff threats.

China hits back at Canada with fresh agriculture tariffs

Myanmar's military government will hold a general election in December 2025 or January 2026, state media said on Saturday, citing the junta chief, who provided the first specific time frame for the long-promised polls in the war-torn nation.

Myanmar junta chief announces election for December or January

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NEWS: HI Mobility sees RTS Link as a net positive

The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade slightly lower next week amid sluggish demand, as production is anticipated to decline following the ongoing wintering of rubber trees, said industry expert Denis Low.

Rubber market expected to trade slightly lower on sluggish demand next week

The gold futures market on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade on cautious mode next week.

Gold futures expected to trade on cautious mode next week

The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week, ranging between RM4,300 and RM4,500 per tonne, said Interband Group of Companies senior palm oil trader Jim Teh.

CPO expected to trade higher in RM4,300-RM4,500 range next week

The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has called on the government to postpone the implementation of the proposed 30% rise in port tariffs, particularly for container handling and storage, as it will have major implications on cost of doing business for manufacturers and shippers.

FMM: Delay proposed 30% port tariff hikes

The last five years have seen CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (KL:CIMB) working diligently to improve its return on equity (ROE) — a key measure of profitability — and other important financial metrics that had fallen behind those of its rivals.

CIMB ready to accelerate, open to M&A

The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has called on the government to postpone the implementation of the proposed 30% rise in port tariffs, particularly for container handling and storage, as it will have major implications on cost of doing business for manufacturers and shippers.

China announced tariffs on over US$2.6 billion (RM11.5 billion) worth of Canadian agricultural and food products on Saturday, retaliating against levies Ottawa introduced in October and opening a new front in a trade war largely driven by US President Donald Trump's tariff threats.

US President Donald Trump raised the prospect of imposing large-scale US sanctions on Russia on Friday, days after pausing military aid and intelligence support to Ukraine, and he called on both countries to get on with negotiating a peace deal.

Trump threatens Russia with sanctions until Ukraine peace reached

The Federal Reserve (Fed) will head into its March 18-19 policy meeting with the labour market strong overall but showing some potential early signs of weakening, a development that could put the US central bank in a tough spot if inflation remains high and the Trump administration's tariffs add to price pressures.

Fed expected to cut rates in June as jobs data raises potential red flags

A critical inflation report in the coming week could further rattle an increasingly tumultuous US stock market, with investors worried about an economic growth slowdown and President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Rocky US stock market faces inflation data test next week

US President Donald Trump on Friday railed against what he called tremendously high Canadian tariffs on dairy and lumber, and said his administration could soon impose reciprocal tariffs on Canadian products.

Trump says Canada may soon get reciprocal US tariffs on dairy, lumber

Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell said it remains to be seen if the Trump administration's tariff plans will prove to be inflationary, mapping out a checklist of things that could cause new import taxes to lead to more persistent price pressures.

Powell says tariffs could feed inflation, Fed must wait to determine the impact

The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week, ranging between RM4,300 and RM4,500 per tonne, said Interband Group of Companies senior palm oil trader Jim Teh.

Today marks 11 years since the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 and Malaysia reaffirms its unwavering commitment to continue the search based on credible leads, striving to provide long-awaited answers to the families of the victims.

Transport Ministry: Malaysia committed to continue search for MH370

The gold futures market on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade on cautious mode next week.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is considering listing its international investment arm XRG on an exchange outside of the United Arab Emirates, three people with knowledge of the matter said, potentially creating one of the largest listed energy companies globally.

ADNOC eyes international listing of XRG, Reuters reports

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) must develop a parallel strategy by engaging major economies beyond the region, particularly Australia, to enhance production, productivity, and domestic consumption, Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF) founding chairman Nordin Abdullah said.

Malaysia must look at developing homegrown artificial intelligence (AI) champions within the semiconductor industry and establish a robust local AI ecosystem.

The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade slightly lower next week amid sluggish demand, as production is anticipated to decline following the ongoing wintering of rubber trees, said industry expert Denis Low.

What do Rachel Reeves, Javier Milei, and Elon Musk have in common? All are preaching the gospel of austerity as a necessary cure for what ails their respective economies.

Hence, Reeves, the United Kingdom’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, has tightened rules for government spending and inv...

The New Global Economy: Austerity Is Back – and More Dangerous Than Ever

Myanmar's military government will hold a general election in December 2025 or January 2026, state media said on Saturday, citing the junta chief, who provided the first specific time frame for the long-promised polls in the war-torn nation.