Germany's SPD backs cautious new approach that could save Merkel government

BERLIN (Reuters) - The executive board of Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) on Thursday unanimously agreed to have delegates vote on a motion that avoids setting tough conditions on staying in Chancellor Angela Merkel's government, officials said.

Umno Youth: Time to move on from BN to Muafakat Nasional

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno Youth says that it is time to leave Barisan Nasional behind and move forward to Muafakat Nasional.

Australia retail sales stagnate, exports skid in bleak start to Q4

SYDNEY: Australian retailers had it tough in October as skittish consumers chose to hoard any windfall from lower interest rates and tax rebates, likely heralding another quarter of disappointment for the economy.

Trading ideas: Astro, Genting, Seacera, G Neptune, PetGas, Prestariang

KUALA LUMPUR: Stocks to watch on Thursday include Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd, Genting Bhd, Seacera Group Bhd, G Neptune Bhd, Petronas Gas Bhd (PetGas) and Prestariang Bhd, according to JF Apex Research.

Indonesia's central bank orders importers to report FX for overseas purchases

JAKARTA: Indonesia's central bank announced new regulations on Wednesday requiring importers to report how much foreign currency they use for overseas purchases from next year, in a move to step up monitoring of money flows.

Stocks rally on renewed trade talk optimism, yields rise

NEW YORK: Government debt yields and a gauge of global equity markets rose on Wednesday as sentiment improved after U.S. President Donald Trump said trade talks with China were going "very well" and a news report suggested key differences were being ironed out.

Italy places more migrants round Europe, Salvini focuses on economy

ROME (Reuters) - Italy has increased relocation of migrants around Europe, official figures showed on Wednesday, reducing frictions around the issue and enabling far-right leader Matteo Salvini to steer his focus more onto the economy.

Youth more money savvy

SINGAPORE: Millenials in Singapore are more prepared for retirement than their middle-aged counterparts, a new report has found.

Not right time for stronger ringgit

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s latest comment on the ringgit has raised questions on whether a stronger ringgit is on the cards.

S&P Global Rating maintains stable outlook for Genting