KKV Strengthens Southeast Asia Push With First Singapore Store

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Global fashion retail brand KKV has expanded its Southeast Asia footprint with the debut of its Singapore store at Tiong Bahru Plaza on May 17.

Malaysia’s Islamic Finance Assets To Grow 36 Pct By 2028 -- Standard Chartered

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's Islamic finance assets are projected to grow by 36 per cent by 2028, contributing to the global Islamic finance market, which is expected to reach US$7.5 trillion (US$1 = RM4.29) by then, said Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Bhd.

Two Or Fewer Fed Fund Rate Cuts In 2025, Ringgit To Stay 4.4-4.5 To US Dollar By December

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHBIB) expects two or fewer United States (US) Federal Fund Rate (FFR) cuts in September and December this year against its previous base case for three.

SEACare 2025 Generates RM1.1 Bln Potential Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- The 25th Southeast Asian Healthcare and Pharma Show (SEACare 2025) has generated over RM1.1 billion in potential sales and aims to achieve a potential sales target of RM1.5 billion in its next edition.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar As US-China Trade Tensions Ease

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif and Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today, as easing US-China trade tensions brought relief to the financial markets, reducing recession fears and boosting risk-on sentiment among the traders and investors, an analyst said.

Capital A Explores Potential Listing On HKEX For Broader Global Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd is actively exploring a potential listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) as part of its strategy to broaden access to global capital markets and position its ecosystem of digital and aviation services businesses for the next phase of growth.

Muted Start For Bursa Despite Wall Street Rally

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday, as investors returned from the holiday with slightly muted appetite, shrugging off overnight gains on Wall Street fuelled by strong earnings from Microsoft and Meta.

Gold Futures Slip As Trade Talk Optimism Grows

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today amid increasing risk appetite driven by positive signals from US-Asia trade talks.

Gold Futures End Lower As Risk Appetite Grows

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Friday as risk appetite improved on trade talks between US and China.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Amid US Tensions, Cautious Market

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on selling activities in the financial services and industrial products and services sectors’ heavyweights, amid tensions between US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.

Gold Futures End Higher For Fourth Consecutive Day

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher for the fourth straight day of trading today, driven by stronger ringgit and equity market, said an analyst.

Ringgit Opens Flat Against US Dollar Amid Uncertainty Over US Tariff Breaks

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded flat against the US dollar at the opening today as mixed signals from President Trump suggested that certain countries might receive tariff breaks when the reciprocal tariffs take effect on April 2, boosting appetite for riskier assets.