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Ringgit Closes Lower as Middle East Uncertainty Lifts Safe-Haven Demand

By Chee Liang CFA on July 17, 2026 8:59 pm |

Business and Finance, Economy and Malaysia News

Ringgit Closes Lower as Middle East Uncertainty Lifts Safe-Haven Demand

Kuala Lumpur, 17 July 2026 – The ringgit ended the week lower against the US dollar as escalating developments in the Middle East weakened market…

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Domestic Demand to Sustain Malaysia’s Second-Half Growth as Export Momentum Moderates

Domestic Demand to Sustain Malaysia’s Second-Half Growth as Export Momentum Moderates

By Bernard Lee on July 17, 2026 8:47 pm |

Business and Finance, Economy and Malaysia News

Rubio Heads to Manila as Trump-Xi Summit Preparations Shape Asia Diplomacy

Rubio Heads to Manila as Trump-Xi Summit Preparations Shape Asia Diplomacy

By Siti on July 17, 2026 8:43 pm |

Geopolitics, International Relations and World News

Apple Upgraded to Buy by HSBC as Agentic AI and Hardware Pipeline Strengthen Outlook

Apple Upgraded to Buy by HSBC as Agentic AI and Hardware Pipeline Strengthen Outlook

By Steven Tech on July 17, 2026 8:37 pm |

Market Trends, Science & Technology and World News

Zhongji Innolight Clears Hong Kong Listing Hearing as AI Demand Fuels Major Share Sale

Zhongji Innolight Clears Hong Kong Listing Hearing as AI Demand Fuels Major Share Sale

By Rebecca Hsu on July 17, 2026 8:33 pm |

Asia Market, Asia News and Science & Technology

Malaysia’s Economy Surges 5.8% in Second Quarter as Exports and Manufacturing Strengthen

Malaysia’s Economy Surges 5.8% in Second Quarter as Exports and Manufacturing Strengthen

By Bernard Lee on July 17, 2026 3:22 pm |

Business and Finance, Economy and Malaysia News

Shein Wins Hong Kong Listing Approval as Long-Awaited IPO Moves Closer

Shein Wins Hong Kong Listing Approval as Long-Awaited IPO Moves Closer

By Rebecca Hsu on July 17, 2026 3:18 pm |

Asia Market and Asia News

Eoptolink Files for Hong Kong Listing That Could Raise Up to US$5 Billion

Eoptolink Files for Hong Kong Listing That Could Raise Up to US$5 Billion

By Rebecca Hsu on July 17, 2026 3:13 pm |

Asia Market and Asia News

Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 Narrows China’s Gap With Leading US Models

Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 Narrows China’s Gap With Leading US Models

By Steven Tech on July 17, 2026 3:10 pm |

Development & Sustainability and Science & Technology

Malaysia’s June Inflation Eases to 1.9% as Transport Cost Growth Moderates

Malaysia’s June Inflation Eases to 1.9% as Transport Cost Growth Moderates

By Bernard Lee on July 17, 2026 3:05 pm |

Business and Finance, Economy and Malaysia News

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