(April 12): Most Asian currencies rose on Wednesday as investor concerns eased about simmering geopolitical tensions though caution towards risky assets prevailed in the market.

Currencies were also helped by an overall softening in US treasury yields.

The 30-year yield touche...

Most currencies rise as geopolitical concerns ease

(April 11): Asian currencies were subdued on Tuesday as geopolitical risks dampened risk appetites and dented assets such as regional equities.

The US dollar fell in Asian trading as tensions with North Korea and Syria weighed on US Treasury yields.

"The risk-off sentimen...

Asian currencies affected by geopolitical risks; won worst hit

(April 10): All Asian currencies besides the Philippine peso were weaker on Monday as heightened geopolitical tension weighed on investor sentiment, turning their focus towards safe assets.

The Korean won, down 0.67%, fell for a fifth straight session and was the biggest loser in the re...

Asian currencies shaken by geopolitics, Philippine peso bucks trend

SINGAPORE (April 7): The South Korean won and Taiwan dollar dropped to three-week lows against the US dollar on Friday, as investors turned to safe-haven assets after the United States launched cruise missiles against an airbase in Syria.

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he or...

S.Korean won, Taiwan dollar sag after US strikes on Syria

(April 6): Most emerging Asian currencies slipped on Thursday, as risk sentiment turned cautious ahead of a United States-China summit that could highlight trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.

The South Korean won led the losses with a drop of 0.8%. A few other curr...

Asian currencies slip on caution ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

SINGAPORE (April 5): Some Asian currencies edged lower on Wednesday, ahead of a United States-China summit that could highlight trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.

The South Korean won fell 0.3%, while the Taiwan dollar and Indian rupee both slipped by around 0.2%....

Asian currencies slip, focus on coming US-China summit

SINGAPORE (April 4): Asian currencies edged lower on Tuesday as investors turned cautious on riskier assets ahead of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later in the week.

The South Korean won slipped 0.2% against the US dollar, with market parti...

Asian currencies inch lower, focus on Trump-Xi meeting

Bank of Japan (BOJ) governor Kazuo Ueda indicated he aims to keep his options open ahead of the bank’s next policy meeting, as traders searched for hints of the next rate hike timing during three hours of questioning in Parliament.

Bank of Japan's Ueda keeps his options open by reiterating policy stance

Bitcoin’s recent relief rally, which took the original cryptocurrency to a two-week high on Monday, is at risk of being short-lived as broader market uncertainty continues to keep investors on the sidelines.

Bitcoin rebound faces risk of ‘bull trap’ amid macro uncertainty

PERTH (March 26): British Airways is poised to restart daily flights to Kuala Lumpur on April 2 this year, according to Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB).

British Airways to restart daily flights to KL on April 2 this year, says MAHB

US President Donald Trump said he plans to limit exceptions to his tariff push, the latest cryptic hint about a planned April 2 announcement of reciprocal duties on global trading partners.

Trump now says he doesn’t want ‘too many’ exceptions in tariff push

Nintendo Co shares gained the most in over seven months after Goldman Sachs Group Inc said it expects the upcoming release of its Switch 2 console to drive active users to new highs.

Nintendo shares surge as Goldman sees Switch 2 fuelling users

PETALING JAYA (March 26): Cuckoo International (MAL) Bhd (Cuckoo Malaysia), the local unit of South Korean appliance maker Cuckoo Homesys Co, Ltd, said on Wednesday that it has priced its initial public offering (IPO) on the Main Market of Bursa Malysia at RM1.29 a share.

Main-Market bound Cuckoo Malaysia prices IPO at RM1.29 a share

YTL Power International Bhd’s (KL:YTLPOWR) artificial intelligence data centre (AI DC) segment could contribute up to RM900 million to its net earnings by mid-2027, provided that it achieves full capacity offtake, according to CGS International.

AI data centre segment could contribute RM900m to YTL Power’s earnings by mid-2027 — CGS International

The two sons of the late Hong Kong billionaire Lee Shau-Kee now control their father’s US$10 billion (RM44.23 billion) stake in property firm Henderson Land Development Co, according to new filings.

HK billionaire Lee Shau-Kee’s sons get control of US$10b Henderson stake

(March 26): The US cancelled two aid projects in Cambodia in late February — one to encourage child literacy and another to improve nutrition and development for kids under five. A week later, China’s aid agency announced funding for programmes to achieve almost identical goals.

China swoops in to replace Asian USAID projects axed by Trump

The heads of some of the world’s top energy traders said they would be open to returning to Russia for business if sanctions were fully lifted, although some expressed caution about the prospect happening any time soon.

Energy trading giants say they will return to Russia if sanctions end

Police are believed to have called up several corporate figures in Kuala Lumpur and Penang in their investigations related to the money trail of the now-defunct pyramid scheme MBI.

Bukit Aman calls up corporate figures to assist in investigations on MBI's money trail — sources

Chemlite Innovation Bhd (KL:CLITE) fell in its first trade on the ACE Market on Wednesday, adding to a streak of listing day declines.

The Penang-based company, which provides surface finishing treatment services, opened at 23 sen compared with its initial public offering (IPO) price of 25 sen per share. The stock continued to slide, and was down 10% to 22.5 sen as of 9.05am, after more than 20.5 million shares changed hands.

Chemlite dips on ACE Market debut, extends listing flops

Shares of Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (KL:ASTRO) hit another record low on Wednesday, as investors remained wary of the pay-television operator’s outlook, amid softening advertising expenditure and declining subscription.

Astro tests new record low as results disappoint, analysts flag uncertain future

The fiscal strength of the US&nbsp;is stuck in a multi-year slide and “has deteriorated further” after the country’s sovereign rating received a negative outlook in late 2023, Moody’s Ratings said.

US fiscal strength seen weakening further, Moody’s says

The two sons of the late Hong Kong billionaire Lee Shau-Kee now control their father’s US$10 billion (RM44.23 billion) stake in property firm&nbsp;Henderson Land Development Co, according to new filings.

Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio warned House Republicans of the dangers of rising US deficits and urged them to cut the budget deficit to just 3% of gross domestic product (GDP) or risk debt service costs squeezing government spending.

Dalio warns GOP of ‘dire’ debt as lawmakers weigh tax cuts

PETALING JAYA (March 26): Cuckoo International (MAL) Bhd (Cuckoo Malaysia), the local unit of South Korean appliance maker Cuckoo Homesys Co, Ltd, said on Wednesday that it has priced its initial public offering (IPO) on the Main Market of Bursa Malysia at RM1.29 a share.

SYDNEY (March 26): Petroliam Nasional Bhd, known as Petronas, is aiming to raise up to US$3 billion (RM13.27 billion) in a three-tranche dollar bond transaction, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter.

Petronas aims to raise US$3b in dollar bond deal — Reuters

Asian stocks posted modest gains on Wednesday as investors search for a clear direction amid weaker US consumer confidence and a late rally in US equities.

Asian stocks edge up as traders seek new direction

YTL Power International Bhd’s (KL:YTLPOWR) artificial intelligence data centre (AI DC) segment could contribute up to RM900 million to its net earnings by mid-2027, provided that it achieves full capacity offtake, according to CGS International.

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW/KYIV (March 25): The United States reached separate deals on Tuesday with Ukraine and&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;to pause their attacks at sea and against energy targets, with Washington agreeing to push to lift some sanctions against Moscow.

Russia, Ukraine agree to sea, energy truce; Washington seeks easing of sanctions

KUALA LUMPUR (March 26): MISC Bhd (KL:MISC) could potentially pay out higher dividends from this year onwards from a cash flow boost from a project in Brazil, Maybank Investment Bank said on Wednesday.

MISC could potentially pay out higher dividends starting 2025 — Maybank

Oil edged higher after an industry report signalled a major contraction in US crude stockpiles, while the market weighed the prospect of a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in the Black Sea.

Oil gains as industry report points to big drop in US stockpiles

A rally in most big techs drove stocks higher on Tuesday, though gains moderated after one of the market’s best days in 2025 as traders assessed economic risks amid the threat of a trade war.

Stocks eke out gain as tech drives late-day bounce

SYDNEY/BEIJING/SHANGHAI (March 26): Chinese battery giant CATL&nbsp;said it had received approval from China's securities regulator for a share sale in Hong Kong that sources have said&nbsp;could raise&nbsp;at least US$5 billion (RM22.12 billion), the largest listing in the city for four years.

China's CATL Hong Kong listing approved, could raise at least US$5b — Reuters

(March 26):&nbsp;The US cancelled two aid projects in Cambodia in late February — one to encourage child literacy and another to improve nutrition and development for kids under five. A week later, China’s aid agency announced funding for programmes to achieve almost identical goals.

WASHINGTON/BRUSSEL (March 25): The European Union's (EU) trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic met with US President Donald Trump's top trade officials on Tuesday to try to avoid steep US. tariffs on EU goods next week, but results of the talks were unclear.

EU trade chief meets with Trump officials to try to head off 'harmful' tariffs

US&nbsp;grains merchant Archer-Daniels-Midland is making a fresh wave of job cuts this week at its largest unit, the grain trading and oilseed processing division, according to three sources briefed on the matter.

ADM cuts jobs in grain trading division, sources say

A group of public finance bankers, who have so far largely focused their attention on Congress, are now reaching out to the Trump administration to make their case for keeping state and local government debt tax free.

Muni bankers look to woo Treasury, Trump team to keep tax break

Morgan Stanley strategists raised their outlook for Chinese stocks for the second time in a little more than a month, citing upside for valuations amid an improving outlook for earnings.

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