Inflation is anticipated to remain manageable in 2025, supported by easing global commodity prices and a limited domestic demand pressures, said RHB Research.

Inflation to remain manageable in 2025 amid easing commodity prices, says RHB

The European Commission is looking to cut Ukrainian sugar imports sharply after EU producers complained that large shipments have fuelled a collapse in sugar prices, three sources told Reuters.

EU eyes sharp cut to Ukrainian sugar imports after price slump — Reuters

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is set to significantly overshoot her borrowing forecasts for the current fiscal year, highlighting the fragile state of the public finances ahead of a key economic statement next week.

UK borrowing overshoot hits £20b in blow for Reeves

Asean economies, particularly Vietnam, Malaysia, and India, have benefited from China's supply chain diversification, primarily in textiles and electronics, according to Moody's Ratings.

Asean, including Malaysia, benefits from China's supply chain diversification, says Moody's

Malaysia’s headline inflation slowed in February 2025 as food prices stabilised while housing and utilities costs moderated, according to official data released on Friday.

Malaysia's February inflation slows as housing, utilities costs moderate, official data show

The Bank of Thailand, which has long resisted interest-rate cuts despite immense political pressure, may end up having to embark on the region’s most aggressive easing cycle as a sluggish economy takes a turn for the worse, according to analysts.

Thailand may yet embark on Southeast Asia's most aggressive rate cuts

Despite challenges from looming US tariffs and escalating global trade tensions, economists are cautiously optimistic about Malaysia’s export outlook, anticipating continued growth driven by key sectors like electrical and electronics (E&E) and palm oil.

Economists cautiously optimistic about Malaysia's export outlook amid tariff concerns

The Swiss National Bank cut its policy interest rate by 25 basis points on Thursday, leaving borrowing costs just above zero, arguing that inflationary pressures were low despite uncertainty over the impact of US President Donald Trump's trade policies.

Swiss National Bank cuts key rate, sees low inflationary pressure

BlackRock is betting on an expanded range of retail-focused products, including more exchange-traded funds (ETFs), to attract a new generation of Europeans into investing, an executive said, as it tries to outcompete local rivals slowly gaining ground.

BlackRock bets on consumer push as it chases European savers

The pharmaceutical industry on Thursday blasted the UK government's levy that aims to curb the national health system's drugs bill, arguing it is unsustainable and is halting companies from making future investments in the country.

Pharma industry says UK pricing revenue unsustainable, blocking investments

Thailand's central bank said on Thursday it has relaxed loan-to-value rules starting in May until June next year to support the ailing property sector, a measure it said would not pose significant risks to financial stability.

Thai central bank eases loan rules to help struggling property sector 

The UK arm of Spain's Banco Santander said on Wednesday around 750 staff could lose their jobs under plans to close a fifth of its branch network, raising fresh questions about the scale of the lender's UK presence.

Santander UK to axe a fifth of branches, around 750 jobs at risk

UK wage growth held at its highest level in nine months and employment rose, evidence of resilient demand for workers that will likely keep the Bank of England cautious over further rate cuts.

UK posts strong wage growth ahead of BOE rate decision

Malaysia’s exports accelerated in February from a year earlier thanks to strong shipments of electronics and palm oil while deliveries to the US surged ahead of a slew of upcoming tariffs.

Malaysia's February exports growth accelerates, shipments to US surge ahead of Trump tariffs

US Senator Steve Daines, a strong supporter of President Donald Trump, met with China’s economy tsar, Vice Premier He Lifeng, on Saturday, marking the first visit by a US politician to Beijing since Trump returned to the White House.

Pro-Trump senator meets China’s economy tsar amid trade tensions

Bayer was ordered by a jury in the US state of Georgia to pay about US$2.1 billion (RM9.29 billion) to a plaintiff who claimed the company's Roundup weed killer caused his cancer, the plaintiff's law firms said late on Friday.

Bayer hit with US$2 bil Roundup verdict in US state of Georgia cancer case

The top diplomats from Japan, China and South Korea met in Tokyo on Saturday, seeking common ground on East Asian security and economic issues amid escalating global uncertainty.

Japan, China, South Korea meet at geopolitical 'turning point in history'

US President Donald Trump on Friday took away security clearances for former vice president Kamala Harris, former secretary of state Hillary Clinton and others in his latest move against his Democratic opponents.

Trump pulls security clearances for Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton

Thailand unveiled draft legislation to create a special economic zone in the south of the country that would pave the way for a multibillion-dollar transport project linking the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Thailand drafts law to speed up US$29 bil transport link

Five Malaysians and two Taiwanese have been criminally charged in the US for alleged roles in a ‘pump-and-dump’ investment fraud scheme involving Nasdaq-listed China Liberal Education Holdings Ltd (CLEU) that resulted in the US government’s seizure of US$214 million (RM946 million).

Five Malaysians charged in ‘pump-and-dump’ stock fraud scheme with US$214 mil seized

The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry has assured that there is ample supply of eggs in Malaysia to meet domestic needs.

Ample supply of eggs to meet domestic demand — Mohamad Sabu

Before President Donald Trump took office for a second time, European officials thought they had him figured out. He was transactional, they said, a man motivated by a good deal.

Trump’s makeover of US diplomacy leaves many allies at a loss

Tesla Inc’s stock is in a freefall. Its sales are plunging around the world. Even its most avid Wall Street bulls are turning cautious. But one group is buying the electric-vehicle maker’s shares like never before: chief executive officer Elon Musk’s fans.

Tesla’s retail fans buy the stock at a pace never seen before

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is seeking Mak Siew Wei, a suspended executive director of Erdasan Group Bhd (KL:ERDASAN), to assist in an investigation.

MACC seeking Erdasan's suspended ED Mak Siew Wei to assist in investigation

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is seeking Mak Siew Wei, a suspended executive director of Erdasan Group Bhd (KL:ERDASAN), to assist in an investigation.

Tesla Inc’s stock is in a freefall. Its sales are plunging around the world. Even its most avid Wall Street bulls are turning cautious. But one group is buying the electric-vehicle maker’s shares like never before: chief executive officer Elon Musk’s fans.

Five Malaysians and two Taiwanese have been criminally charged in the US for alleged roles in a ‘pump-and-dump’ investment fraud scheme involving Nasdaq-listed China Liberal Education Holdings Ltd (CLEU) that resulted in the US government’s seizure of US$214 million (RM946 million).

The Trump administration will revoke temporary legal status from potentially more than half a million migrants who entered the US legally under a Biden-era programme, according to a notice posted Friday in the Federal Register.

Trump to strip legal status from 532,000 migrants living in US

Even as US stocks seek to regain their footing, weakness in a closely followed index of transportation shares is a sign of growing investor worries about the economy.

Dow transports index slump poses trouble spot as investors seek stocks stability

Turkish stocks were set for their worst week since the aftermath of 2008's Lehman Brothers collapse on Friday as concerns about this week's detention of President Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival refused to subside.

Türkiye's market rout worsens amid protests, worst stock slump since 2008

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday said Canada could offset the effects of any US tariffs by removing internal trade barriers and that he aimed for free trade within the country by July 1, after meeting provincial and territorial leaders.

Canada aims for free internal trade that can offset any US tariffs, PM Carney says

Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) purchase of new Boeing aircraft is an investment which will strengthen Malaysia’s position as a key player in the global aviation industry.

MAG's purchase of new Boeing aircraft strengthens Malaysia's position in global aviation industry — Zafrul

The top diplomats from Japan, China and South Korea met in Tokyo on Saturday, seeking common ground on East Asian security and economic issues amid escalating global uncertainty.

Elon Musk’s X plans to buy back the last remaining piece of debt tied to the buyout of the social network that Wall Street banks have been stuck holding for years, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

X plans purchase of last US$1.2 bil buyout debt held by banks

US President Donald Trump on Friday took away security clearances for former vice president Kamala Harris, former secretary of state Hillary Clinton and others in his latest move against his Democratic opponents.

Before President Donald Trump took office for a second time, European officials thought they had him figured out. He was transactional, they said, a man motivated by a good deal.

Thailand unveiled draft legislation to create a special economic zone in the south of the country that would pave the way for a multibillion-dollar transport project linking the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Barisan Nasional (BN) has changed the date for announcing its candidate for the Ayer Kuning state by-election from April 5 to April 7, according to Perak BN chairman Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.

BN moves date to announce candidate for Ayer Kuning polls to April 7

The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry has assured that there is ample supply of eggs in Malaysia to meet domestic needs.

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Bayer was ordered by a jury in the US state of Georgia to pay about US$2.1 billion (RM9.29 billion) to a plaintiff who claimed the company's Roundup weed killer caused his cancer, the plaintiff's law firms said late on Friday.

US Senator Steve Daines, a strong supporter of President Donald Trump, met with China’s economy tsar, Vice Premier He Lifeng, on Saturday, marking the first visit by a US politician to Beijing since Trump returned to the White House.

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