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Bank Negara Malaysia holds key rate steady, flags risks from Middle East crisis
The latest indicators show the country’s Q1 growth momentum continues, driven by domestic demand and strong exportsPublished Thu, May 7, 2026 · 03:17 PM — Updated Thu, May 7,...
Malaysia’s central bank keeps key rate at 2.75%
Published Thu, May 7, 2026 · 03:17 PM[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate steady for the fifth straight policy meeting on Thursday (May 7), with...
Maersk first-quarter profit beats forecasts, keeps outlook unchanged
The shipping group still projects global container volume growth of between 2%-4% this year Published Thu, May 7, 2026 · 02:26 PM — Updated Thu, May 7, 2026 ·...
RBNZ’s frequent remit adjustments risk policy error, OECD warns
The central bank has provisionally forecast inflation will rise to 4.2% in the current quarterPublished Thu, May 7, 2026 · 12:33 PM[WELLINGTON] New Zealand should reconsider how frequently it...
Montage tops CATL as priciest dual-listed stock after chip rally
The gap underscores how strong demand is from global investors seeking semiconductor exposure in the regionPublished Thu, May 7, 2026 · 11:33 AM[HONG KONG] Montage Technology has overtaken Contemporary...
Japan’s Nikkei roars past 62,000 on earnings, Middle East optimism; JGBs rally
Published Thu, May 7, 2026 · 10:17 AM[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average shot to a record high on Thursday (May 7) and the nation’s bonds rallied as financial markets...
China asks banks to pause new loans to US-sanctioned refiners
Tensions are escalating between the superpowers just weeks before a long-awaited meetingPublished Thu, May 7, 2026 · 09:28 AMCHINA’S financial regulator advised the country’s largest lenders to temporarily suspend...
BYD, Tesla may face import caps as Canada works out China EV quota
Officials are now discussing whether to give various Chinese manufacturers a specific allocation within the 49,000 vehiclesPublished Thu, May 7, 2026 · 09:06 AM[OTTAWA] Canadian government officials are debating...
Li Ka-shing plans more telecom sales in ‘cash is king’ strategy
Published Thu, May 7, 2026 · 08:52 AM[HONG KONG] CK Hutchison is considering further sales of telecommunication assets following the US$5.8 billion disposal of its UK mobile business, as...
Aims Apac Reit H2 DPU rises 4.1% to S$0.0513 on higher rental, recoveries
Revenue is up 4.1% at S$97 million for the period, from S$93.1 million the year before[SINGAPORE] Aims Apac Real Estate Investment Trust (AA Reit) posted on Thursday (May 7)...
