New listings on Bursa Malaysia now face an “uphill battle” to sustain buying interests as investors turn increasingly selective as risk appetite recedes, said Mercury Securities.

New IPOs on Bursa now face ‘uphill battle’ as risk appetite recedes, report says

PUTRAJAYA (April 28): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu on Monday witnessed the exchange of three memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and two exchanges of notes (EONs), covering various sectors, aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two nations in the spirit of mutual benefit.

Anwar, president Muizzu witness exchange of MOUs to boost Malaysia–Maldives ties

Airbus SE reached final agreement to take over some assets and sites from Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc, clearing the way for the struggling US aerospace supplier to be acquired by its former parent Boeing Co.

Airbus to take over Spirit asset as part of Boeing reintegration

In its latest investor relations presentations, CJ Century Logistics Holdings Bhd (KL:CJCEN) made a frank assessment of the impact of the ongoing US tariff war on its business.

Frankly Speaking: Cautious optimism in E&E sector

President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught has roiled Washington and Wall Street for nearly a month. If the trade war persists, the next upheaval will hit much closer to home.

Trump’s China tariffs set to unleash supply shock on US economy

China's top market regulator said on Sunday it was paying close attention to CK Hutchison's planned sale of most of its ports operations to a BlackRock-led consortium and parties to the deal should not try to avoid an antitrust review.

China says CK Hutchison's ports deal must not try to avoid antitrust review

(April 28): Chinese officials reiterated their plan to strengthen support for employment and the economy, as a trade war with the Trump administration continues with no immediate off-ramp in sight.

China repeats vow to support jobs, economy as US tariffs hit

China's Ant Group is buying a controlling stake in Hong Kong-based brokerage Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group for about US$362 million (RM1.6 billion), marking the fintech firm's first acquisition of a securities brokerage licence.

China's Ant Group forays into brokerage business with US$362m Bright Smart buy

The Kuching High Court on Monday rejected Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) request to delay the hearing of a lawsuit filed by Sarawak Petroleum Bhd’s (Petros) over a RM7.95 million bank guarantee claim related to gas supply.

Kuching High Court bins Petronas' bid to stay Petros' gas supply payment claim

China's Huawei Technologies is preparing to test its newest and most powerful artificial-intelligence processor, hoping to replace some higher-end products of US chip giant Nvidia, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.

China's Huawei develops new AI chip, seeking to match Nvidia, WSJ reports

KUALA LUMPUR (April 28): Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd’s (KL:ASTRO) stock rose on Monday to its highest in more than a month, after the pay-television operator reached a federal tax settlement agreement.&nbsp;

Astro Malaysia shares top one-month high on tax settlement agreement

Singapore lenders are taking advantage of recent weakness in their share prices to purchase stock, making up the bulk of total corporate buybacks that are set to be the biggest in the city-state in four years.

Singapore banks dominate surge in share buybacks

Asian share markets and the dollar made a cautious start on Monday as confusion over US trade policy showed little sign of easing, in a week packed with major economic data and mega-tech earnings.

Asian shares edge up; dollar at mercy of US trade whims

The Federal Court on Monday gave permission to hear Attorney General (AG) Datuk Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar’s challenge against a Court of Appeal decision that allowed Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s appeal for a judicial review of the alleged house arrest addendum to be heard.

AG gets nod from Federal Court to challenge Najib’s house arrest bid 

SINGAPORE (April 28): Oil prices inched up in early trade on Monday but remained dogged by uncertainty over trade talks between the US and China clouding the outlook for global growth and fuel demand, while the prospect of Opec+ raising its supply cast more gloom.

Oil edges up despite murky economic outlook, potential Opec+ supply hike

(April 28):&nbsp;Asian economies geared for exports and facing some of the highest US “reciprocal” tariffs are leading the way over their western counterparts in trade negotiations with the Trump administration.

Asia takes lead in race for interim deals to avoid Trump tariffs

Supercomnet Technologies Bhd’s (KL:SCOMNET) net profit could grow as much as 30% in the first quarter thanks to stronger sales to the medical segment as it shrugs off worries of US tariffs, TA Securities said.

Supercomnet's 1Q net profit could grow up to 30%, shrug off trade tensions — TA

The Kuching High Court on Monday rejected Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) request to delay the hearing of a lawsuit filed by Sarawak Petroleum Bhd’s (Petros) over a RM7.95 million bank guarantee claim related to gas supply.

(April 27): US President Donald Trump suggested on Sunday that his sweeping tariffs would help him reduce income taxes for people making less than US$200,000 (RM875.462) a year, as public anxiety rises over his economic agenda.

Trump floats new income tax cut in bid to ease tariffs bite

KUALA LUMPUR (April 28): Close to half of Malaysian employers plan to grow their permanent staff size in the first half of the year (1H2025), according to a survey conducted by Jobstreet by SEEK in its latest Hiring, Compensation &amp; Benefits Report.

Half of Malaysian employers want more permanent staff in 1H2025 — survey

President Donald Trump urged Russia on Sunday to stop its attacks in Ukraine while his top diplomat said the United States might walk away from peace efforts if it does not see progress.

Trump urges Russia to stop attacks; Rubio says US might walk away from peace efforts

When the leaders of some of the world's largest companies flocked to Beijing for a business forum last month, their main purpose was a coveted meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Amid Trump tariffs, China's trade and economy tsar steps into spotlight

The Public Services Department (JPA) will introduce a new academic merit-based sponsorship model to replace the current job placement merit system for pre-service training (LSP) programmes, effective June 1, 2025.

JPA introduces new academic merit-based sponsorship model starting June

STOCKHOLM (April 28): World military expenditure reached US$2.72 trillion (RM11.9 trillion) in 2024, an increase of 9.4% from 2023 and the steepest year-on-year rise since at least the end of the Cold War, according to a report released by a leading conflict think tank on Monday.

World military spending hits US$2.7 trillion in record 2024 surge

Singapore is negotiating concessions for pharmaceutical exports to the US while ensuring it still has access to high-end AI chips from the American market, said Trade and Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.

Singapore negotiating for US concessions on pharmaceuticals, chips 

PUTRAJAYA (April 28): Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, who arrived on Sunday for a four-day official visit to Malaysia, was accorded an official welcoming ceremony at Perdana Putra Complex here on Monday.

Maldives president accorded official welcome at Perdana Putra

S&amp;P Global Ratings warned Australia’s prized AAA sovereign credit rating may be at risk if election campaign pledges result in larger structural deficits, debt and interest costs, highlighting fiscal pressures facing the next government.

S&P warns Australia’s AAA rating at risk from election promises

(April 28): Chinese officials reiterated their plan to strengthen support for employment and the economy, as a trade war with the Trump administration continues with no immediate off-ramp in sight.

It was a fairly quiet day at the pub, and the bartender was busy looking at some charts on his tablet. Upon my query, he suddenly became chatty, raving about gold prices and the value of his investments.

In January this year, he invested in gold through an online platform that is based ...

Alternative Views: The glittery carat entices, but beware of the stick

China’s State Council approved 10 new reactors on Sunday in a vote of confidence for nuclear power to remain central to the nation’s clean energy transition.

China approves 10 new reactors in nuclear power ramp-up

Gold fell further from last week’s record high as some risk appetite returned to wider markets amid signs of easing trade tensions.

Gold extends drop as bullish sentiment eases after record rally

(April 27): US President Donald Trump suggested on Sunday that his sweeping tariffs would help him reduce income taxes for people making less than US$200,000 (RM875.462) a year, as public anxiety rises over his economic agenda.

China’s State Council approved 10 new reactors on Sunday in a vote of confidence for nuclear power to remain central to the nation’s clean energy transition.

The Bank of Japan is widely expected to signal a pause in policy normalisation this week as US tariffs heighten global uncertainty, without shifting its stance on gradually raising interest rates when the outlook clears.

BOJ to hit pause on rate-hike path as economic risks mount

S&P Global Ratings warned Australia’s prized AAA sovereign credit rating may be at risk if election campaign pledges result in larger structural deficits, debt and interest costs, highlighting fiscal pressures facing the next government.

China has declared sovereignty over an uninhabited reef in the South China Sea, according to state media, setting the stage for an escalation of tensions with the Philippines over the disputed area.

China declares sovereignty over disputed reef in South China Sea

Singapore lenders are taking advantage of recent weakness in their share prices to purchase stock, making up the bulk of total corporate buybacks that are set to be the biggest in the city-state in four years.

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