Ringgit continues its upward momentum to open higher against US dollar
The ringgit was mostly higher against its ASEAN peers but depreciated vis-a-vis the Singapore dollar.
Wed Jun 05 2024
Weaker ringgit dampens travel to Singapore
Over a year, the ringgit fluctuated between 2.85 and 3.15 against the Singapore dollar.
Tue Feb 14 2017
Singapore ready to curb excessive volatility in Singapore dollar if needed
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) stands ready to curb excessive volatility in the trade-weighted Singapore dollar if needed.
Fri Nov 11 2016
Malaysians spent less in Singapore last year
This is among the effects of the Ringgit dropping almost 25 percent against the Singapore dollar in the past three years.
Mon Feb 29 2016
Ringgit opens broadly higher against US dollar
At 9.20 am, the local unit firmed up against the US dollar to 4.2050/2090 from Friday's 4.2215/2265.
Mon Dec 07 2015
Ringgit opens lower against US dollar
At 9.10am, the ringgit was quoted at 4.3000/3060 against the greenback from 4.2560/2610 on Friday.
Mon Sep 07 2015
Ringgit decline not surprising, says economist
On the falling ringgit, economist said, it was hard to see a sustained rebound until commodity prices turned back up.
Mon Jul 27 2015
Singapore's central bank to slow down appreciation of currency
The depreciation of the Singapore dollar against the broad-based strength of the US dollar was partly offset by the appreciation of the S$ against the Malaysian ringgit, euro and Japanese yen.
Wed Jan 28 2015
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
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Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025