Asian shares rally as China introduces largest stimulus since pandemic
Asian stocks surged on Tuesday, driven by China's central bank unveiling its boldest stimulus in years to support its economy.
Tue Sep 24 2024
Asia stocks off highs, yields up on looming U.S. stimulus
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan dipped 0.2 pct, having surged 5 pct last week to record highs.
Mon Jan 11 2021
Asian stocks jump as revived recovery hopes push Wall St to new highs
Futures for the S&P 500 jumped 1.48 pct and Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 0.84 pct, hitting its highest level since August 1990.
Fri Jan 08 2021
Asian stocks mixed as markets await US runoff results
In Asia, futures for the S&P 500 fell 0.07%, Australian S&P/ASX 200 dipped 0.43% and Japan's Nikkei 225 inched up 0.1%.
Wed Jan 06 2021
Asian stocks fall amid concern about Georgia Senate vote
This could have a big impact on incoming U.S. President Joe Biden's economic policies.
Tue Jan 05 2021
Asian stocks post biggest daily gain in two weeks
Asian stocks posted their biggest rise in two weeks as investors judged the selloff after Italy's referendum to be overdone, with robust U.S. economic data also helping sentiment.
Tue Dec 06 2016
Asian, M'sian bourses get respite from Trump's victory
Despite the positive opening this morning supported by the overnight gains on Wall Street, Asian stocks retreated into negative territory thereafter.
Wed Nov 09 2016
Asian stocks jump to one-year highs as yield hunt spreads
Asian stocks rose to one-year highs on Monday as investors' hunt for yield gathered momentum against a backdrop of a recovering U.S. economy.
Mon Aug 08 2016
Asia stocks edge up after Japan policy boost; debt shines
Asian stocks started on a cautious note on Monday with the Bank of Japan's surprise policy easing sparking some buying and a fall in oil prices keeping investors on guard.
Mon Feb 01 2016
Asia shares held back by insipid Wall Street, dollar consolidates
Asian stocks struggled for traction on Monday after an uninspiring performance on Wall Street at the end of last week.
Mon Sep 28 2015
Asian stocks set for worst monthly drop in three years on global rout
Asian shares fell on Monday and looked set for their worst monthly performance in three years.
Mon Aug 31 2015
Asian stocks mostly lower as oil hits new troughs
Asian markets mostly slipped Tuesday following a sell-off in Europe and the United States, as oil prices plunged to more than five-year lows.
Tue Dec 16 2014
Asia stocks fall as talks on US budget deal stall
Asian stocks tumbled Thursday as hopes began to fade for a quick agreement among US leaders to avoid a "fiscal cliff" that could derail the world's biggest economy.
Thu Nov 15 2012
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024