Charles Ho of Sing Tao News Corporation says public opinion in Hong Kong is turning against the protesters. He also says the Chinese army will "never" roll their tanks in the city.</div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage>

The sentiment in Hong Kong has changed: Sing Tao News Corporation

Two of Japan’s biggest banks raised their annual profit forecasts to fresh records and unveiled plans to buy back shares after first-half results were boosted by lending income and gains from sales of shareholdings.

Japan’s biggest banks raise profit forecasts, unveil buybacks

BERLIN (Nov 14): German flag carrier Lufthansa is looking to gradually reduce jobs in administration by 20% as it steels itself against a projected drop in earnings, the Manager Magazin reported on Thursday.

The job cuts, which would be carried out via fluctuation and automati...

Lufthansa plans to cut admin jobs by 20%, magazine reports

PUTRAJAYA (Nov 14): The 2024 Third Quarter Labour Force Statistics report showed that labour demand during this period hit its highest level since 2018, with 9.01 million job openings. 

Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr. Mohd Uz...

DOSM: Labour demand in 3Q2024 hits 9.01 million jobs, highest since 2018

The localised data from the Basic Expenditure for Decent Living (BEDL) will enable more precise targeting of government assistance, including for RON95 petrol subsidies.

Basic Expenditure for Decent Living localised data enables precise targeting of govt assistance — DOSM

(Nov 14): SMA Solar Technology plans to cut up to 1,100 jobs worldwide and lowered forecasts for the year, the German solar power parts supplier said on Wednesday, nearly two months after it announced a restructuring program.

In September, SMA Solar launched a company-wide restructuring...

Germany's SMA Solar to slash 1,100 jobs, lowers full-year outlook

Weak China markets dragged broader Asian shares lower on Thursday, while longer-dated US bond yields rose alongside the dollar as investors assessed the monetary policy and inflation outlook in the world's largest economy.

Long-end US bond yields, European shares rise with dollar; bitcoin above US$90,000

LONDON (Nov 14): The new Labour government must re-think the timing of tax rises imposed in last month's budget and instead phase them in if it wants to avoid fuelling inflation, the chairman of the British Retail Consortium said on Tuesday.

The budget raised employers' National Insuran...

Retail boss calls for UK tax rises to be staggered to avoid stoking inflation

Adapting to a sea level rise of up to 0.5 metres (1.64 feet) will cost the three most vulnerable Pacific atoll nations nearly US$10 billion (RM44.45 billion) — equivalent to about 20 years of gross domestic product (GDP) — the World Bank said in a report on Thursday.

Pacific atolls face US$10 bil cost of rising sea, says World Bank

A summary of how key Bursa Malaysia indices and the ringgit performed on Thursday.

FBM KLCI down 0.67% to 1,600.68 on Nov 14, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 14): Shares of Johor Plantations Group Bhd (KL:JPG) rebounded on Thursday, as stronger-than-expected results lifted investors’ mood, while analysts anticipate further improvements with rising palm oil prices.

Johor Plantations’ shares rebound, analysts scramble to raise estimates after strong 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 14): Shares of Johor Plantations Group Bhd (KL:JPG) rebounded on Thursday, as stronger-than-expected results lifted investors’ mood, while analysts anticipate further improvements with rising palm oil prices.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 13): The government is allocating RM7.063 billion as a capital injection to finance the financial commitments of the companies of the Minister of Finance Incorporated (MOF Inc), said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan on Wednesday.

Govt allocates RM7.06b capital injection to finance firms under MOF Inc

LIMA, Peru (Nov 13): Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday stressed the importance of strengthening ties with the Global South, highlighting the vast untapped potential and emerging opportunities in this region.

“It’s crucial to shift course slightly and enhanc...

Anwar launches Yinson’s solar park in Peru, calls for robust collab to tap new Global South potentials

South Dakota Senator John Thune, a longtime deputy of Mitch McConnell and an advocate of free trade, won election to lead the Republican Senate majority next year, setting up potential conflicts with President-elect Donald Trump over tariffs and Ukraine aid.

Senate GOP elects Thune as leader, rejecting Musk’s pick

AS the sixth largest of Malaysia’s eight domestic banking groups in terms of assets, AMMB Holdings Bhd (AmBank Group) (KL:AMBANK) is considered a mid-sized lender.

Its relatively smaller size, and the fact that there is often talk that its key shareholder — founder Tan Sri Azman Hashim ...

Cover Story: Analysts not ruling out possibility of M&A at AmBank 

The Thai baht is poised to become one of the most vulnerable emerging market Asian currencies as Donald Trump returns to the White House, given the country’s heavy reliance on trade.

Thai baht most vulnerable in emerging Asia to Trump second term

In a landmark decision, the High Court on Thursday ruled that developers who deliver vacant possession of a property without allowing the owners to occupy it is against public policy and goes against the purpose of the vacant possession.

Delivery of vacant possession without occupancy rights is against public policy, court rules

Shares of VSTECS Bhd (KL:VSTECS) rose on Thursday after the electronics products distributor reported a surge in quarterly net profit on the back of record-high revenue.

VSTECS shares rally 13% after surge in profit, record revenue

The chief executive officer (CEO) of Encorp Berhad (KL:ENCORP), Hazurin Harun, 54, was charged in the Sessions Court on Thursday with two counts of criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving RM1.05 million last year.

Encorp CEO slapped with CBT charges involving RM1.05m

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 14): Shares of Swift Haulage Bhd (KL:SWIFT) fell to their 13-month low on Thursday, after the logistics firm reported weaker-than-expected results.

Swift Haulage shares fall to 13-month low after weaker than expected results

MISC Bhd (KL:MISC) said on Thursday its net profit fell in the third quarter, dragged by lower charter rates for its natural gas carriers and higher vessel operating costs, as it flagged a tough outlook for its key business.

MISC 3Q net profit falls 21%, flags tough LNG shipping outlook

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 14): The Ministry of Finance (MOF) said on Thursday sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Bhd will continue to fund start-ups despite&nbsp;losses from its investment&nbsp;in&nbsp;e-commerce platform FashionValet Sdn Bhd.&nbsp;

MOF: Khazanah to continue investing in start-ups despite FashionValet misadventure

Republicans held on to their narrow majority in the US House, giving Donald Trump and his party unified control of the elected branches of government and limiting potential curbs on the incoming president’s power.

Trump wins Republican trifecta as GOP retains house majority

LIMA, Peru (Nov 13): Malaysia hopes to contribute to the infrastructure development in Chancay Port, located around 80km north of Peru’s capital&nbsp;Lima, Prime Minister&nbsp;Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Wednesday.

Anwar: Malaysia hopes to contribute to infrastructure development in Peru’s new Chancay Port 

Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said American concerns about Mexico’s trade policy not being in line with its North American allies on China are “legitimate,” and she shares them.

Canada agrees with US concerns about Mexico’s trade with China

US President-elect Donald Trump chose loyalists with little experience for several key cabinet positions on Wednesday, stunning some allies and making clear that he is serious about reshaping - and in some cases testing - America's institutions.

Trump taps loyalists with few qualifications for top jobs

Ice cream brand Ben &amp; Jerry's said in a lawsuit filed Wednesday that parent company Unilever has silenced its attempts to express support for Palestinian refugees, and threatened to dismantle its board and sue its members over the issue.

Ben & Jerry's says parent Unilever silenced it over Gaza stance

China’s economy likely gained momentum last month, with&nbsp;early indicators&nbsp;pointing to a rebound after the government began rolling out stimulus measures in late September.

China’s economy forecast to show modest pick-up after stimulus

New solicitors will represent Muhammed Yusoff Rawther in his sexual assault suit against Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

New solicitors for Anwar's ex-aide Yusoff Rawther, who is suing PM for sexual assault

Asian currencies extended losses on Thursday, pressured by the greenback surging to a one-year high on momentum triggered by Donald Trump's election victory while emerging market stocks traded lower on an uncertain economic outlook.