Southeast Asian Firms Urged To Prepare For 2026 US Entry

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asian companies are being urged to begin preparations now to capitalise on a widening window of opportunity for entry into the United States (US) market in 2026, as firms across the region move to diversify supply chains and sustain growth momentum.

Bursa Malaysia Pares Earlier Losses To End Morning Session Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared earlier losses to close the morning trading session higher on Thursday, outperforming regional peers as buying activities emerged in selected heavyweights, mainly the industrial and consumer product and services counters.

Hong Kong’s Non-Life Insurers Sustain Profitable Underwriting - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Hong Kong’s non-life insurance industry has shown an ability to sustain profitable underwriting over the past five years, supported by the performance in the general liability and property damage lines of business, according to a new AM Best report.

Top Glove Among Most Active Stocks In Early Trade After Strong 1Q FY2026 Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd emerged among the most actively traded stocks at early trade today, after posting a strong business performance in the first quarter of its financial year 2026, which ended Nov 30, 2025 (1Q FY2026).

Top Glove Foresees Improving Sales Volume To Europe To Meet Strong Orders

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd expects its sales volume to Europe to improve significantly during the second quarter of the financial year ending Aug 31, 2026 (2Q FY2026), underpinned by the recently secured strong orders.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking After Four-day Rally

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped a four-day rally to end lower on Wednesday, as profit-taking emerged following the benchmark index’s move into positive year-to-date territory.

Top Glove's 1Q Net Profit Jumps To RM38.58 Mln On Robust Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd's net profit surged to RM38.58 million in the first quarter ended Nov 30, 2025 (1Q) compared to RM5.47 million in the same quarter in the preceding year.

Continued Selling Pushes Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Continued selling activities in selected heavyweights, mainly the financial counters, have pushed Bursa Malaysia lower at midday today, despite regional peers gaining momentum.

MATRADE Welcomes Johari Abdul Ghani As MITI Minister, Expects Continued Export Momentum

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has expressed confidence that the new leadership at the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will continue to strengthen the national export agenda in line with Malaysia's economic development priorities.

Palm Oil Sector Holds Steady In 2025 As Golden Crop Spared From Debilitating US Tariffs

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil sector heaved a huge sigh of relief after it was exempted from the 19 per cent import tariff imposed

Ringgit Continues To Climb Against Greenback Ahead Of US NFP Data

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its upward momentum on Tuesday, closing against the greenback at the 4.08 level ahead of the release of US nonfarm payrolls (NFP) data later tonight.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Higher For Fourth Consecutive Session

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its positive performance, closing higher for a fourth consecutive session, supported by improving local market sentiment underpinned by a firm domestic macroeconomic backdrop.