Mideast tensions spike April fuel subsidy bill
Malaysia's monthly fuel subsidy bill climbed to as high as RM7.5bil at one point in April, as tensions in West Asia pushed up global oil prices and heightened concerns over energy supplies, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan says.
Ringgit remains among top regional currencies, says minister
The ringgit is still among the top performing currencies in the region, supported by strong economic indicators.
E&E exports likely to exceed RM800bil in 2026
Malaysia's electrical and electronics (E&E) exports – which includes semiconductors – could exceed RM800bil this year, according to the nation's chip industry chief.
CFTC calls off plans to move to new headquarters
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is scrapping a planned headquarters move, citing a need for more space even as the regulator offers buyouts to some long-time employees.
UK eases immigration costs for employers
The UK government will reimburse visa fees incurred by fast-growing companies when they recruit talent from abroad, in an effort to make Britain a friendlier environment for technology firms.
Khazanah strengthens nation-building push
Khazanah Nasional Bhd is intensifying efforts to strengthen Malaysia's industrial capabilities, talent pipeline and strategic infrastructure as global supply chains continue to shift amid geopolitical tensions and trade fragmentation.
Thailand’s shrinking surplus raises baht stability fears, say analysts
Thailand is being warned that its economic challenge is no longer only about whether growth will recover in the second half of the year, but whether the country can reform fast enough before today's structural risks turn into a deeper crisis.
Asean charts new pathway for growth
South-East Asia is at a pivotal juncture as geopolitical tensions, supply chain restructuring and rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation and the global energy transition reshape the world economy.
Young S’poreans map job opportunities
Raffles Institution alumnus Ace Yip, 18, created 'Sup (short for "what's up"), a career portal for students and early professionals after having to send over 400 cold emails before eventually landing a law internship.
Prabowo fuels Indonesia market ‘doom-loop’
President Prabowo Subianto is losing the trust of investors, and his growth agenda risks being undone by a plunging currency.
