By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by improved market sentiment after weaker-than-expected United States (US) economic data weighed on the greenback.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly higher on Wednesday as gains in rival soybean oil and bargain hunting lifted market sentiment, said CGS International Futures Malaysia Sdn Bhd.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- A European business delegation held a series of meetings with Malaysian government agencies this week to discuss reform initiatives, the green transition, and opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Horizon Quantum Holdings Ltd (Horizon Quantum), a pioneer of software infrastructure for quantum applications, reported a net loss of US$115.2 million for the fiscal second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q2 2026), compared with a net loss of US$2.9 million a year earlier, mainly due to a non-cash accounting charge related to warrant liabilities. (US$1 = RM4.09)
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to maintain its economic momentum in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), driven primarily by continued strength in the technology sector as electrical and electronics (E&E) exports remain supported by the global artificial intelligence (AI) investment cycle despite recent corrections in technology stocks.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its upbeat trend to close higher on Wednesday, buoyed by improving sentiment amid optimism over easing West Asia conflict, an analyst said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- The government will assess the country's import needs, including capital goods, and formulate policies to reduce dependence on external ecosystems as Malaysia seeks to strengthen domestic industries and create greater value from trade and investment.
By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil
JAKARTA, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.29 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in the second quarter of 2026, driven mainly by manufacturing on the production side and household consumption on the expenditure side.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is exploring the optimal mechanism for a proposed electric vehicle (EV) levy to support the development of a nationwide charging infrastructure.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Xsolla has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with the Game Developers Association of the Philippines (GDAP) and the Department of Trade and Industry's – Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB) to support the growth of the Philippine video game development ecosystem through mentorship, industry promotion and access to global game commerce solutions.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- European business leaders are calling for a high-quality Malaysia-European Union (EU) free trade agreement (FTA) that delivers practical commercial outcomes while strengthening long-term investment and cooperation.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- MNRB Holdings Bhd’s share price skyrocketed 9.7 per cent on Wednesday morning after it announced the divestment of its takaful business to Bank Rakyat for RM1.64 billion in cash.
