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KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- In a vivid display of how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping regional trade, Vietnamese truckers equipped with AI-powered tools recently navigated through the Friendship Pass in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China’s busiest land port with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), streamlining their cross-border journey with real-time navigation and safety features.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) recorded investment income totalling RM18.31 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025), a 13 per cent decline from RM20.99 billion in the corresponding period in 2024.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 (Bernama) -- ASEAN currencies are expected to appreciate further this year as global investors diversify away from heavy US exposures, said Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) today.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's headline inflation remained unchanged at 1.4 per cent in April 2025, while core inflation edged up to two per cent from 1.9 per cent in March 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The 20th International Monetary Fund (IMF) Public Debt Management Forum explores and discusses how governments can better navigate the challenges of rising borrowing costs and debt refinancing pressures.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has urged ASEAN member states to embrace a fundamental shift in financing strategies to achieve the region’s ambitious energy transition goals, with cumulative investments estimated at over US$3 trillion by 2050.
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By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to strengthen against the US dollar at opening today, driven by tariff shocks that are expected to negatively impact the US economy, said an analyst.
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By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) snapped a six-day losing streak to close the week higher as bargain-hunting emerged due to improved risk sentiment.
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By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today as geopolitical nerves ease and global markets regain their footing.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) panel of external fund managers contributed a record 24 per cent to the retirement fund’s total income in 2024.
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By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) has extended its decline for a sixth consecutive session on Thursday, falling by 1.15 per cent to reach an intraday low amid continued selling pressure.
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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday as the greenback depreciated due to weaker United States (US) economic data recorded, an analyst said.