Malaysia Gold Futures Rise as Global Bullion Regains Momentum
Kuala Lumpur, 30 July 2026 – Malaysian gold futures ended higher in step with gains in the global bullion market, giving local investors another signal that precious metals…
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BAT Malaysia Profit Slips as Cost Pressures Squeeze Margins
Kuala Lumpur, 30 July 2026 – BAT Malaysia reported weaker profit as cost pressures continued to squeeze margins, keeping investors focused on whether pricing, productivity and portfolio changes…
Ant Group Spin-Offs Seek Independent Capital and Global Scale
Hong Kong, 30 July 2026 – Ant Group’s independently operated businesses are pursuing fresh capital and strategic partnerships, signalling a new phase in the Chinese fintech group’s restructuring.…
Hong Kong Freezes HK$124 Million in Suspected IPO Fraud Probe
Hong Kong, 30 July 2026 – Hong Kong regulators have frozen about HK$124 million in assets linked to suspected fraud surrounding an initial public offering, reinforcing the city’s…
Mizuho Profit Jumps 45% as Japan’s Banking Reset Accelerates
Tokyo, 30 July 2026 – Mizuho Financial Group reported a 45% increase in first-quarter profit, strengthening evidence that Japan’s largest banks are benefiting from higher interest rates, improved…
Singapore ETF Assets Hit S$21 Billion as Trading Activity Doubles
Singapore, 30 July 2026 – Singapore’s exchange-traded fund market reached a record S$21 billion in assets under management during the first half of 2026, while trading activity doubled,…
Starlink Direct-to-Cell Trial Could Extend Malaysia’s Mobile Coverage
Kuala Lumpur, 30 July 2026 – Malaysia could become a testing ground for Starlink’s direct-to-cell technology, opening a route to mobile connectivity in remote areas where conventional towers…
Malaysia MSME Growth Outpaces Economy as Digital and Services Demand Strengthens
Kuala Lumpur, 30 July 2026 – Malaysia’s micro, small and medium enterprises expanded their economic output by 5.7% in 2025, outpacing the country’s overall growth and reinforcing their…
FBM KLCI Expansion to 50 Could Broaden Malaysia’s Equity Benchmark
Kuala Lumpur, 30 July 2026 – A proposal to expand the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI from 30 companies to 50 could reshape how international and domestic investors view…
Ambiq Micro’s SGX Listing Deepens Singapore’s Semiconductor Market
Singapore, 30 July 2026 – Ultra-low-power chip designer Ambiq Micro’s secondary listing in Singapore gives the local market a new connection to edge artificial intelligence and wearable technology,…