Bank Negara Malaysia Announces Additional RM2.5 Billion For SME Financing
KUALA LUMPUR, 7 January 2026 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has announced a fresh injection of RM2.5 billion into its fund supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs), a…
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Ringgit Opens Slightly Lower Against Greenback Ahead Of Key U.S. Jobs Data
KUALA LUMPUR, 7 January 2026 — Malaysia’s currency, the ringgit, opened modestly weaker against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, as traders took a cautious stance ahead of a…
China Extends Policy Allowing Banks To Sell Bad Personal Loans
SHANGHAI, 7 January 2026 — China’s financial regulators have extended a pivotal policy that allows commercial banks to sell non-performing personal loans to third-party investors, as Beijing intensifies…
Gold Steadies As Traders Look Past Geopolitical Risk To U.S. Data
LONDON, 7 January 2026 — After a streak of strong gains, gold prices steadied Tuesday as traders shifted their focus from rising geopolitical tensions to a packed U.S.…
Chat Platform Discord Files Confidentially For US IPO
SAN FRANCISCO, 6 January 2026 — Discord Inc., the once-scrappy chat platform beloved by gamers and online communities, has quietly taken a major step toward becoming a publicly…
Korean Stocks’ World-Beating Rally May Be Just The Beginning, Investors Say
SEOUL, 6 January 2026 — South Korea’s equity market is capturing global investor attention after delivering one of the most remarkable rallies of the past decade, driven by…
U.S. stocks rally as Dow surpasses 49,000 and S&P 500 hits record high
NEW YORK, 6 January 2026 — Wall Street extended its powerful start to the new year on Tuesday as U.S. equities surged to fresh milestones, with the Dow…
MSCI Shelves Crypto-Exclusion Plan but Signals Broader Review of Non-Operating Companies
NEW YORK, 6 JANUARY 2026 — Global index provider MSCI Inc. has backed away from a controversial proposal to exclude companies with heavy cryptocurrency holdings from its key…
Singapore Dollar Could Continue Strengthening Against Regional Currencies in 2026, Says OCBC Chief Economist
SINGAPORE, 6 JANUARY 2026 — The Singapore dollar (SGD) is expected to appreciate modestly against other regional currencies in 2026, reflecting Singapore’s resilient economic fundamentals and a stable…
Saudi Arabia Opens Capital Market to All Foreign Investors
RIYADH / DUBAI, 6 JANUARY 2026 — Saudi Arabia announced a landmark decision to open its capital market to all categories of foreign investors, starting 1 February 2026,…