Wall St. set for gains as Apple, Boeing take focus off coronavirus

(Reuters) - Wall Street was set to extend its recovery on Wednesday as a surge in shares of Apple and Boeing after their results overshadowed concerns over the economic impact of a fast-spreading coronavirus.

To mask or not to mask: confusion spreads over coronavirus protection

SINGAPORE/KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - "Do not wear a mask if you are well" read a warning plastered across the front of Singapore's main newspaper on Friday, as authorities around the world sought to calm panic buying of masks seen as a guard against the fast-spreading coronavirus.

To mask or not to mask: confusion spreads over coronavirus protection

SINGAPORE/KUALA LUMPUR: "Do not wear a mask if you are well" read a warning plastered across the front of Singapore's main newspaper on Friday, as authorities around the world sought to calm panic buying of masks seen as a guard against the fast-spreading coronavirus.

Urusharta in focus

BNP Paribas keeps pace with Wall Street

Banks continue downtrend, oil prices firm up on expected supply cuts

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI wrapped up the morning session slightly lower as most bank stocks extended their losses for the week following Bank Negara's signal on Wednesday that there is room for a further interest rate cut.

Ringgit continues downtrend as Covid-19 fears persist

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continued its downtrend from last week following worries surrounding global markets as Covid-19 fears continue to persist.

NAP 2020 targets auto industry to contribute RM104.2b to GDP by 2030

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Automotive Policy (NAP) 2020, which was unveiled by the Prime Minister on Friday, targets the industry to contribute RM104.20bil to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2030.

Dr M: Third national car project under NAP 2020 needs private investors

KUALA LUMPUR: The third national car project under the National Automotive Policy 2020 (NAP 2020) is still waiting for investors, says Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Toyota plans Tianjin plant

BEIJING: Japanese automaker Toyota plans to build a new electric vehicle plant in the Chinese city of Tianjin with its local partner FAW Group, a document from the local authorities showed.