KLANG: The government has given its assurance that the supply of essential goods nationwide will be sufficient ahead of the Aidilfitri celebration next week.
The S&P 500 ended lower on Thursday, as investors grappled with US President Donald Trump's latest trade tariff announcement that hit shares of General Motors and Ford.
SINGAPORE: Indonesia's currency teetered near a record low against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday as worries over slowing growth and rising government spending shook confidence in Southeast Asia's biggest economy.
ATHENS, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Greece's unemployment rate fell to 8.7 percent in January, marking its lowest level since December 2008, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) reported on Tuesday.
The decline in the currency led the central bank to intervene, stabilising the rupiah and restoring confidence.
PETALING JAYA: Keyfield International Bhd is disposing of Keyfield Lestari, an 11-year-old four-point mooring accommodation workboat (AWB) to Saraf Corp India Pte Ltd for RM55.4mil.
The Philippine economy can grow as much as 7% this year, aided by interest-rate cuts that support investment and consumption, according to Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, who has brushed aside concerns over political stability.
JB stall operators take measures to offer affordable food despite higher operating costs
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early Thursday dealings, supported by improved buying sentiment for the domestic currency despite a firmer US Dollar Index (DXY).
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Monday on lingering trade war concerns while deflationary pressures in China further weighed on Asian currencies.
NEW YORK, March 11 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks extended their losses on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 edging closer to correction territory as trade tensions and weakening corporate outlooks fueled investor unease.
DHAKA: Medical facilities and the number of specialised doctors for treating kidney patients remain inadequate even though such patients are increasing.
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei Darussalam does not need to be a 'hero' in achieving high electric vehicle (EV) ownership, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II Datuk Seri Setia Dr Awang Mohd Amin Liew Abdullah said during the 21st Legislative Council (LegCo) session on Monday (March 10).
PETALING JAYA: Track cyclist Mohd Shah Firdaus Sahrom (pic) is hoping to do better in the second leg of the UCI Track Champions League in Apeldoorn, Holland, tomorrow.
Malaysia's equity market continues to hold its ground despite regional volatility, with its defensive appeal remaining intact.
China's president Xi Jinping has finally realised that in a global trade war, the economy with the most powerful consumer base wins.
PETALING JAYA: CIMB Group Holdings Bhd's results for its financial year 2024 (FY24) are within expectations, according to analysts.
PETALING JAYA: The recent price hike in whole milk powder is not likely to affect Farm Fresh Bhd as it has secured sufficient forward purchases to last until the end of the third quarter of its financial year 2026 (3Q26), analysts say.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's low-wage structure is a significant factor behind the Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) inadequate savings.
BANGKOK: Meteorological Department Weather Forecast for Feb 10, 2025: The north and northeast remain cold, with lows of 12°C; mountain peaks drop to 6°C. Bangkok will be cool in the morning with a breeze, at 20°C. The south face monsoon waves over 1–2m; small boats should stay ashore.