NEW
YORK, May 5 — Wall Street opened lower today after two sessions of
gains as data showed that US trade deficit rose in March, suggesting
that ec...
May 5, 2015 11:51:00 PM MYT
KUALA
LUMPUR: Kwasa Land Sdn Bhd, the master developer of the iconic Kwasa
Damansara township in Sungei Buloh, have named five Tier-2 developers
wh...
May 5, 2015 11:44:00 PM MYT
FRANKFURT,
May 5 — European stocks erased earlier gains, with Greek equities
posting their biggest decline in six weeks. The Stoxx Europe 600
Index...
May 5, 2015 11:35:00 PM MYT
Fraser
& Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N) posted a 3.52% increase in
net profit to RM70.49 million or 38.4 sen a share for its second
financial quarter end...
May 5, 2015 11:28:36 PM MYT
KUALA
LUMPUR: The High Court Complex in Kota Baru is the latest location in
the country to upgrade its court management systems with the expansion
...
May 5, 2015 11:27:00 PM MYT
SINGAPORE
(May 5): Singapore and Malaysia are reassessing a 2020 target for the
completion of a high-speed rail project linking the two countries b...
May 5, 2015 11:26:39 PM MYT
HELSINKI
(May 5): Telecom network equipment maker Nokia could decide not to sell
its navigation business HERE when it has completed a review of the...
May 5, 2015 11:22:46 PM MYT
LONDON
(May 5): Saudi Arabia kept June prices for its benchmark Arab Light
crude unchanged for Asian buyers, looking to defend market share amid
st...
May 5, 2015 11:18:28 PM MYT
KUALA
LUMPUR (May 5): Homeritz Corp Bhd proposes a one-for-two bonus issue of
100 million new shares and 50 million warrants to reward
shareholders...
May 5, 2015 11:12:21 PM MYT
LONDON
(May 5): BG Chief Executive Helge Lund on Tuesday welcomed with "mixed
emotions" Royal Dutch Shell's $70 billion takeover bid, which came on...
May 5, 2015 11:08:21 PM MYT
(May
5): Wall Street opened lower on Tuesday after two sessions of gains
after data showed that U.S. trade deficit rose in March, suggesting that
e...
May 5, 2015 11:01:55 PM MYT
ATHENS,
May 5 — “Serious” policy differences between Greece’s two major lenders
— the European Union and the International Monetary Fund — are prev...
May 5, 2015 10:58:00 PM MYT
WASHINGTON:
The US economy’s service sector sped up in April after the
first-quarter sag, the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported
Tuesda...
May 5, 2015 10:53:00 PM MYT
KUALA
LUMPUR (May 5): Wintoni Group Bhd's external auditors Messrs SJ Grant
Thornton has issued a qualified opinion on the company's audited
annual...
May 5, 2015 10:51:24 PM MYT
LONDON
(May 5): European shares fell on Tuesday as renewed worries over Greece
weighed on the region's stock markets. Athens' benchmark ATG equity ...
May 5, 2015 10:49:15 PM MYT
WASHINGTON:
The US trade deficit surged to its highest level in nearly 6½ years in
March as imports rebounded strongly after being held down by a l...
May 5, 2015 10:49:00 PM MYT
KUALA
LUMPUR (May 5): Malaysian Bulk Carriers Bhd's (Maybulk) 21.23%-owned
associate, PACC Offshore Services Holdings Ltd (POSH), saw its net
profi...
May 5, 2015 10:42:54 PM MYT
KUALA
LUMPUR (May 5): Based on corporate announcements and news flow today,
companies that may be in focus tomorrow (Wednesday, May 6) could
includ...
May 5, 2015 10:38:48 PM MYT
LOS
ANGELES: Walt Disney Co’s quarterly revenue beat analysts’
expectations, helped by increased spending by visitors at its theme
parks and higher...
May 5, 2015 10:35:00 PM MYT
JPMorgan
Malaysia has recommended that investors consider exposure in defensive
growth, infrastructure, tourism and subsidy rationalisation-related...
May 5, 2015 10:30:40 PM MYT
MUMBAI:
Indian tax authorities suffered a setback on Tuesday in their efforts
to impose a so-called minimum alternative tax (MAT) on foreign invest...
May 5, 2015 10:25:00 PM MYT
LONDON,
May 5 — European markets were firmer today after an extended weekend
break, bucking fears of slowing demand from China and despite fears
of...
May 5, 2015 10:21:00 PM MYT
KUALA
LUMPUR: Trading in Yokohama Industries Bhd shares will be suspended
with effect from 9am on May 13 as a prelude to a delisting.
May 5, 2015 10:12:00 PM MYT
Luster
Industries Bhd, which had on Friday announced it is venturing into the
Cambodian gaming and lottery market, plans to initially expand its lo...
May 5, 2015 10:08:04 PM MYT
Walt
Disney Co's quarterly revenue beat analysts' expectations, helped by
increased spending by visitors at its theme parks and higher ad sales
and...
May 5, 2015 9:43:52 PM MYT
HSBC
warned on Tuesday that Britain's bank tax was preventing it from
raising dividend payouts and that was a key concern of investors as the
bank ...
May 5, 2015 9:37:26 PM MYT
ZURICH:
Switzerland’s UBS reported its biggest quarterly profit in nearly five
years on Tuesday, justifying the bank’s decision to refocus on wealt...
May 5, 2015 9:30:42 PM MYT
WASHINGTON:
The U.S. trade deficit surged to its highest level in nearly 6-1/2
years in March as imports rebounded strongly after being held down b...
May 5, 2015 9:27:39 PM MYT
Oil
prices jumped more than US$1 (RM3.60) a barrel today, pushing North Sea
Brent and US light crude to 2015 highs, after protests stopped crude
fl...
May 5, 2015 9:26:10 PM MYT
KUALA
LUMPUR: The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) closed higher
today, lifted by gains in selected heavyweights led by Petronas
Chemi...
May 5, 2015 9:22:06 PM MYT
KUALA
LUMPUR: The ringgit ended slightly lower today on the back of a
stronger US dollar, following an increase in new orders for US factory
goods,...
May 5, 2015 9:22:06 PM MYT
BRUSSELS:
— The European Union’s competition watchdog has U.S. fast-food giant
McDonald’s in its sights. The EU’s executive Commission is examining...
May 5, 2015 9:13:48 PM MYT
KUALA
LUMPUR (May 5): Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N)
posted a 3.52% increase in net profit to RM70.49 million or 38.4 sen a
share for its second...
May 5, 2015 9:12:54 PM MYT
KUALA
LUMPUR: Tune Ins Holdings Bhd aims to expand its insurance business in
Indonesia by acquiring a controlling stake - 50% plus a share - in PT
...
May 5, 2015 9:10:00 PM MYT
KUALA
LUMPUR: KLCC Real Estate Investment Trust’s (REIT) pre-tax profit
decreased to RM230.93 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015
fr...
May 5, 2015 9:01:47 PM MYT
SHARES
of ACE Market-listed Careplus Group Bhd, which has a production
capacity of less than 10% of the world’s biggest glove maker Top Glove
Corp ...
May 5, 2015 9:00:00 PM MYT
KUALA
LUMPUR, May 5 — Impiana Hotel Group (IHG) aims to embark on regional
expansion and plans to launch five-star resorts in the Maldives,
Indones...
May 5, 2015 9:00:00 PM MYT
HANOVER, Germany: Following a bitter power struggle in recent weeks, German auto giant Volkswagen is hoping to return to “calmer waters” and concen...
Apr 29, 2015 8:44:44 AM MYT
VW eyes return to ‘calmer waters’ after leadership b...
KUALA LUMPUR: – Leading global financial services firm JP Morgan said foreign investors are continuing to pursue opportunities in the Malaysian mar...
May 5, 2015 8:53:47 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (Mihas 2015) has raked in RM1.1 billion in total sales over its four-day trade show last mo...
May 5, 2015 8:47:41 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR (May 5): Fingerprint verification products marketer PUC Founder (MSC) Bhd saw 50 million shares traded off-market today, representing ...
May 5, 2015 8:42:03 PM MYT
SINGAPORE, May 5 — Southeast Asian stock markets mostly ended firmer today, bucking the regional trend on slowing growth in China, while Philippine...
May 5, 2015 8:42:00 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR (May 5): Tune Ins Holdings Bhd has proposed to acquire a 50% stake plus one share in Indonesian insurance provider PT Asuransi Staco M...
May 5, 2015 8:39:05 PM MYT
HANOVER, Germany (May 5): Volkswagen said it would try to find a new chairman quickly and announced a long-planned tie-up of its truck brands, seek...
May 5, 2015 8:30:02 PM MYT
TRC Synergy Bhd and Ahmad Zaki Resources Bhd (AZRB) are understood to be the remaining candidates vying to buy UEM Builders Sdn Bhd — the construct...
May 5, 2015 8:15:00 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR: KLCC Property Holdings Bhd’s (KLCCP Stapled Group) financial performance for the first quarter ended March 31 was dragged down by the...
May 5, 2015 8:11:00 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (Mihas 2015) raked in RM1.1 billion in sales over its four-day trade show last mont...
May 5, 2015 8:08:00 PM MYT
TRC Synergy Bhd and Ahmad Zaki Resources Bhd (AZRB) are understood to be the remaining candidates vying to buy UEM Builders Sdn Bhd — the construct...
May 5, 2015 8:00:00 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR: Hartalega Holdings Bhd’s earnings rose 11.7% to RM54.93mil in the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2015 from RM49.15mil a year ago, boo...
May 5, 2015 7:57:00 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Maybank Asset Management Sdn Bhd (Maybank AM), the asset management arm of Maybank Asset Management Group Bhd, is targeting m...
May 5, 2015 7:51:00 PM MYT
Wing Tai Malaysia Bhd’s net profit slid 42% to RM8.5 million in the third quarter ended March 31, 2015, from RM14.6 million in the previous corresp...
May 5, 2015 7:47:58 PM MYT
(May 5): U.S. stock index futures were lower on Tuesday ahead of another round of earnings reports and the release of key data that will show if ec...
May 5, 2015 7:45:46 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR: TA Investment Management Bhd (TAIM) has declared a gross income distribution of 1.5 sen per unit for TA Asia Pacific REITs Income Fun...
May 5, 2015 7:45:20 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR: Hartalega Holdings Bhd’s pre-tax profit decreased to RM276.9 million for the financial year ended March 31, 2015 (FY15), from RM308.9...
May 5, 2015 7:41:11 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR (May 5): The KLCC Stapled Group, consisting KLCC Property Holdings Bhd (KLCCP) and KLCC Real Estate Investment Trust (KLCC REIT), saw ...
May 5, 2015 7:40:35 PM MYT
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) saw its net profit plunge 74.69% to RM32.58 million or 1.28 sen a share for the first financial quarter ended...
May 5, 2015 7:40:07 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR: R&A Telecommunication Group Bhd has triggered the Guidance Note 3 (GN3) of the ACE Market Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Secu...
May 5, 2015 7:40:00 PM MYT
HONG KONG: Asian stocks drifted Tuesday, reversing earlier gains, with China stocks taking fright as new share issues raised the prospect of a sell...
May 5, 2015 7:35:23 PM MYT
SINGAPORE: – The initial completion target of 2020 for the High Speed Rail (HSR) project linking Singapore and Kuala Lumpur will need to be re-asse...
May 5, 2015 7:33:19 PM MYT
CIMB Bank Bhd (CIMB Bank), in which CIMB Group Bhd holds a 99.9% equity stake, has successfully completed the inaugural issuance of US$313 million ...
May 5, 2015 7:29:41 PM MYT
CIMB Bank Bhd (CIMB Bank), in which CIMB Group Bhd holds a 99.9% equity stake, has successfully completed the inaugural issuance of US$313 million ...
May 5, 2015 7:29:01 PM MYT
HANOI, May 5 — Vietnam signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea today that is expected to boost its exports to the Korean market and mo...
May 5, 2015 7:28:00 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR: Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd’s (FNH) earnings rose 3.5% to RM70.49mil in the second quarter ended March 31, 2015 from RM68.09mil a yea...
May 5, 2015 7:24:00 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR (May 5): Hartalega Holdings Bhd reported a higher net profit of RM55 million in the fourth quarter ended Mar 31, 2015, against RM49.3 ...
May 5, 2015 7:23:29 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR (May 5): Luster Industries Bhd which had on Friday announced it is venturing into the Cambodian gaming and lottery market, plans to in...
May 5, 2015 7:23:16 PM MYT
(May 5): Southeast Asian stock markets mostly ended firmer on Tuesday, bucking the regional trend on slowing growth in China, while Philippine and ...
May 5, 2015 7:18:22 PM MYT
SAO PAULO (May 5): Recent setbacks for prosecutors in a huge corruption scheme at Brazil's state-run oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA suggest the...
May 5, 2015 7:11:33 PM MYT
SHANGHAI, May 5 — China has replaced the heads of its three biggest energy companies, the firms said in separate statements, as speculation mounts ...
May 5, 2015 7:10:00 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR (May 5): CIMB Bank Bhd (CIMB Bank), in which CIMB Group Bhd holds a 99.9% equity stake, has successfully completed the inaugural issua...
May 5, 2015 7:07:47 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) posted earnings of RM32.57mil in the first quarter ended March 31, 2015 due to the fair valuati...
May 5, 2015 7:06:00 PM MYT
LONDON (May 5): Brent crude oil rose to $67 a barrel on Tuesday, just below its 2015 high, after protests stopped crude flows to the eastern Libyan...
May 5, 2015 7:00:12 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR: Technology services firm Omesti Bhd (formerly Formis Resources Bhd) is currently loss-making, but vice chairman Datuk Mah Siew Kwok s...
May 5, 2015 7:00:00 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR: Technology services firm Omesti Bhd (formerly Formis Resources Bhd) is currently loss-making, but vice chairman Datuk Mah Siew Kwok s...
May 5, 2015 7:00:00 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR (May 5): Malaysian palm oil futures jumped more than 3 percent on Tuesday to their highest in nearly two weeks as the ringgit slid and...
May 5, 2015 6:57:51 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR (May 5): Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) saw its net profit plunge 74.69% to RM32.58 million or 1.28 sen a share for the first f...
May 5, 2015 6:53:51 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR (May 5): Wing Tai Malaysia Bhd’s net profit slid 42% to RM8.5 million in the third quarter ended Mar 31, 2015, from RM14.6 million in ...
May 5, 2015 6:46:31 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR (May 5): Malaysia's Sime Darby Bhd, the world's largest listed palm oil firm, has indefinitely postponed an initial public offering of...
May 5, 2015 6:42:00 PM MYT
SINGAPORE (May 5): Noble Group, which has rejected claims of improper accounting, reported a 30 percent fall in quarterly profit and provided more ...
May 5, 2015 6:32:11 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR (May 5): CB Industrial Product Holdings Bhd (CBIP) bags a mechanical, civil and electrical works contract worth RM74.92 million from P...
May 5, 2015 6:28:35 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR: The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) closed higher today, lifted by gains in selected heavyweights led by Petronas Chemi...
May 5, 2015 6:25:15 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — The ringgit ended slightly lower today on the back of a stronger US dollar, following an increase in new orders for US factor...
May 5, 2015 6:25:00 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR (May 5): Three-A Resources Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015 (1QFY15) was down slightly by 2.36% to RM3.51 m...
May 5, 2015 6:23:35 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Bank Bhd saw healthy demand for its inaugural issuance of a US$313 million 30 years callable zero coupon notes, to be listed on ...
May 5, 2015 6:21:37 PM MYT
BEIJING: The devaluation of currencies by some countries has led to sharp gains in the yuan which are hurting the competitiveness of Chinese export...
May 5, 2015 6:18:46 PM MYT
LONDON (May 5): Gold edged lower on Tuesday as the dollar and European shares rose ahead of U.S. nonfarm payrolls later in the week that could give...
May 5, 2015 6:17:39 PM MYT
BEIJING (May 5): The devaluation of currencies by some countries has led to sharp gains in the yuan which are hurting the competitiveness of Chines...
May 5, 2015 6:15:13 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Bhd , the world’s largest listed palm oil firm, has indefinitely postponed an initial public offering of its automotive bu...
May 5, 2015 6:15:07 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR: The high speed rail (HSR) project will boost efforts in Malaysia-Singapore economic integration process, said a research house. This ...
May 5, 2015 6:13:18 PM MYT
