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The IMF said AI, propelled by spending on data centres and microchips, has helped cushion the economic shock caused by the war in the Middle East.

KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Bank Bhd has applied to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) for an extension of time to conclude negotiations with Tokio Marine Asia Pte Ltd over a proposed insurance business transaction.

KUALA LUMPUR: Taiwan-listed FIC Global Inc (FICG) has officially opened its manufacturing facility at i-Park @ Senai Airport City, Johor, as part of its expansion into Southeast Asia.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz today hailed private information platform aseanX as a potentially vital tool for deeper regional integration, as...

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia should continue fiscal consolidation, broaden its tax base and improve subsidy targeting to strengthen its resilience to future economic shocks, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

KUALA LUMPUR: Zetrix AI Bhd faces a potential breach of a covenant under its RM2bil Sukuk Wakalah programme after managing director Wong Thean Soon ceased to be the company's single largest shareholder following forced share sales by banks.

The recent market correction has created attractive opportunities in fundamentally strong blue-chip stocks offering sustainable dividends and solid earnings prospects, says an analyst.

The tech giant said it will also make links displayed at the end of AI-generated summaries 'more engaging and prominent' for users who want to 'dig deeper'.

Maybank Indonesia is considering the Malaysian ringgit for the next phase of its newly launched Fast Remittance service, with the country already on its list of potential destinations as the bank expands its international money transfer capabilities.

Malaysia's central bank has greater room to adjust interest rates after changing its policy guidance last month and stands ready to act if inflation pressures intensify as the Middle East conflict keeps energy prices elevated, its governor says.

Hyundai Motor is stepping up its India expansion with a new factory in Pune, bringing its annual production capacity in the country to close to one million vehicles, as the South Korean automaker strengthens its foothold in the world's third-largest auto market.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 5.2 per cent in 2026 and 4.7 per cent in 2027, amid regional economic uncertainty, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed higher against the weakening greenback on Thursday as investors assessed market conditions ahead of the release of Malaysia's advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates for the third quarter of 2026 (3Q 2026) tomorrow.

Investors will keep a close eye on producer price data for clues on factory inflation.

BANGKOK: The International Monetary Fund on Thursday projected Asia's economic growth would moderate next year and warned of heightening risks from the Iran war-induced energy shock, a potential correction in the AI boom and spillovers from rising global bond yields.

The FBM KLCI also tracked losses in regional markets and on Wall Street, says analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday, dragged down by losses in technology and semiconductor-related stocks following an overnight sell-off on Wall Street.

KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia.