FBM KLCI Advances as Oil Eases but Fed Risk Caps Sentiment
Kuala Lumpur, 29 July 2026 – Malaysia’s benchmark equity index rose in early trading as lower oil prices and improved hopes around US-Iran discussions supported risk appetite, although…
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Ringgit Firms on Local Sentiment Ahead of Fed Signals
Kuala Lumpur, 29 July 2026 – The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar as improved local sentiment supported Malaysia’s currency ahead of a closely watched Federal Reserve…
Malaysia’s Defence Localisation Drive Opens Industrial Supply-Chain Opportunity
Kuala Lumpur, 29 July 2026 – Malaysia is sharpening its push to build a stronger domestic defence industry, framing local production as both a national-security requirement and an…
Takaichi Approval Slide Raises Japanese Bond and Rate Uncertainty
Tokyo, 29 July 2026 – Falling approval ratings for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet are adding a political risk premium to Japan’s bond debate, as traders assess whether…
Toyota Succession Push Signals Strategy Reset for Next Mobility Era
Tokyo, 29 July 2026 – Toyota Motor is accelerating succession planning as global carmakers confront a structural shift in technology, capital allocation and competitive pressure. The process has…
South Korean Brain-Drain Discovery Opens New Dementia Research Path
Seoul, 29 July 2026 – A South Korean-led research team has identified tiny openings in the membrane surrounding the brain that appear to help cerebrospinal fluid drain toward…
Offshore KWAP Probe Sharpens Cross-Border Governance Scrutiny
Melaka, 29 July 2026 – Malaysia’s investigation into investment activities involving the Retirement Fund (Incorporated), or KWAP, has entered a complex cross-border phase, putting governance, due diligence and…
Hong Kong Markets Brace for Fed Signal and Landmark IPO Debut
Hong Kong, 29 July 2026 – Hong Kong equities are approaching a concentrated test of risk appetite as a United States Federal Reserve decision and the debut of…
Shanghai Clearing House Expands Offshore Yuan Risk Infrastructure
Shanghai, 29 July 2026 – Shanghai Clearing House is expanding its offshore yuan ambitions by broadening central-counterparty clearing across bonds, interest-rate products and foreign exchange. The initiative is…
Tech Workforce Backs Global Framework to Pace Advanced AI
Washington, D.C., 29 July 2026 – More than 1,100 employees from leading technology companies have urged the United States government to support an international effort to develop tools…