Biden stumbles early, Trump fires out falsehoods at first debate
Joe Biden and Donald Trump traded attacks on abortion, immigration, the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and their handling of the economy.
Fri Jun 28 2024
Ringgit flat vs US dollar, stronger against other currencies at opening
The ringgit was traded almost flat at the opening against the US dollar today on lack of fresh buying interest amid low volatility due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Fri Nov 24 2023
Mum traded places with son who died in Titan sub
Christine Dawood gave up her place to Suleman Dawood after the original trip was postponed due to COVID.
Mon Jun 26 2023
Ringgit slips further against US dollar on market uncertainty
The ringgit was traded mostly lower against a basket of major currencies this morning.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Ringgit opens marginally higher against US dollar
The ringgit was traded lower against a basket of major currencies.
Wed Oct 26 2022
Kenanga expects Bank Negara to continue monetary tightening bias
Kenanga forecast the ringgit to be traded at 4.35 against the dollar by year-end, compared to 4.17 at the end-2021.
Thu Sep 08 2022
Ukrainian refugees near 1.5 million as Russian assault enters 11th day
Moscow and Kyiv traded blame over a failed ceasefire plan that would have let civilians flee Mariupol and Volnovakha.
Sun Mar 06 2022
RCEP can be an economic recovery tool against COVID-19, says expert
Once in effect, the RCEP will eliminate tariffs on as much as 90 per cent of goods traded between its signatories over the next 20 years.
Thu Jul 01 2021
China, Taiwan spar again over vaccines, accuse each other of politicking
China and Taiwan traded more accusations on Monday about COVID-19 vaccines.
Mon May 31 2021
Ringgit opens flat against US dollar
At 9 am, the local note was traded at 4.1150/1210 against the US dollar from 4.1150/1200 at Tuesday's close.
Wed Mar 10 2021
Ringgit opens slightly better against US Dollar
At 9.15 am, the local currency traded at 4.0400/0450 against the greenback from yesterday's close of 4.0470/0500.
Wed Jan 27 2021
EU says escalating Nagorno-Karabakh conflict 'unacceptable'
EU called for new peace talks as Armenia and Azerbaijan once more traded accusations of shelling in and around the mountain enclave.
Thu Oct 29 2020
Trump calls Democratic demands 'ridiculous' as blame traded over virus aid stalemate
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, disputed a statement from the two top Democrats in Congress that Republicans had sought more talks, refused to any movement on their initial $1 trillion offer.
Thu Aug 13 2020
Robin Vogelaar: Serving Dutch Pancakes Laced With A Social Message
Dutchman Robin Vogelaar dispenses social work consultancy while serving pancake parties worldwide. The former Boston Consulting Group consultant tells why he traded his suit and tie for life of travel
Mon Jan 14 2019
Affin Hwang AM launches first shariah-compliant commodity ETF
Affin Hwang Asset Management Berhad launches the first exchange traded fund (ETF) the TradePlus Shariah Gold Tracker (GOLDETF) in the country.
Wed Dec 06 2017