Prudential Appoints Kelvin Ang as CEO of Life Business in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8, 2025 — Insurance heavyweight Prudential Assurance Malaysia Bhd (PAMB) has appointed Kelvin Ang as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its life insurance…
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Ringgit Strengthens as USD Dips on Weak U.S. Jobs Data
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8, 2025 — The Malaysian ringgit opened the week stronger against the U.S. dollar following a weaker-than-expected U.S. nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report, which intensified market…
Japanese GDP Growth Surges to 2.2% Annualized as Consumers Spend More Amid Tariff Headwinds
Tokyo, September 8, 2025 — Japan’s economic rebound gained momentum in the second quarter of 2025, with GDP growing at an annualized rate of 2.2%, far exceeding the…
Bursa Malaysia Kicks Off the Week with Tentative Momentum After Rangebound Week-End
Kuala Lumpur, 8 September 2025 – As trading resumes this week, Bursa Malaysia opens on a cautious yet watchful note. The FBM KLCI, after ending last week slightly…
Ringgit Gains Traction Against Dollar as Fed Rate Cut Odds Rise
Kuala Lumpur, 7 September 2025 — The Malaysian ringgit is showing renewed strength against the U.S. dollar as mounting expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut…
Hong Kong Must Move Early to Cement Role as Multicurrency Stablecoin Hub, PwC Warns
Hong Kong, September 7, 2025 — Hong Kong stands at a pivotal moment to establish itself as the world’s premiere financial hub for multicurrency stablecoins, a specialty where…
HSBC Reshapes Hong Kong Leadership: Maggie Ng Elevated; Luanne Lim Heads Hang Seng Bank
Hong Kong, September 5, 2025 — HSBC has unveiled a notable leadership shake-up in its Hong Kong operations, appointing Maggie Ng as CEO of HSBC Hong Kong and…
Singapore Stocks Start the Day on a High Note as STI Approaches Record Peak
Singapore, September 5, 2025 — The Straits Times Index (STI) kicked off the trading day on a confident note, rising to approximately 4,307 points, marginally above Wednesday’s close…
Hang Seng Index Stabilizes After Turbulent Week; Property and Renewable Energy Stocks Rise
Hong Kong, September 5, 2025 — Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index opened with minimal movement Friday morning, signaling a cautious shift in sentiment after a week marked by…
Market Rally Fueled by Soft U.S. Labor Data, Fed Rate Cut Hopes
5 September 2025 – Global markets rallied strongly on September 4, boosted by weaker-than-expected U.S. labor data and dovish signals from Federal Reserve officials, which have stoked investor…