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Starbucks to cut 900 jobs, close more coffeehouses in North America

It also wants to improve on shop design, customer experience at 1,000 outlets in the coming year

MBSB IB maintains buy on F&N after Vacaron stake sale plan

This allows it to better focus on food and beverage while providing a liquidity boost, says bank

'ChatGPT, what stocks should I buy?'

AI has fuelled a boom in the risky robo-advisory market

Reuters

Ringgit eases vs greenback on firm US economic data

It is expected to trade within a narrow range of RM4.21 and RM4.22 today

US may slap more tariffs on Asean if trade talks fail

Washington says negotiations remain its priority, but warns tariffs are still on table if talks don't yield results

China urges US to drop tariffs, create conditions for stronger trade ties

Beijing says unilateral restrictions unreasonable, an obstacle to normalising China-US cooperation

Selangor eyes CCCC partnership to boost role as regional hub

State in talks with Fortune Global 500 firm to develop Kita Selangor Rail Line, says MB

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SME Bank’s flagship event set to secure RM45m in sales

The platform is an example of how government and DFIs collaborate to advance the nation’s economic development objectives while empowering SMEs

MPOC says EU delay on deforestation rule key to address concerns

The council say the current EU framework contains operational deficiencies, which fail to reward responsible leadership in sustainable practices

Reuters

TikTok shop launches RM20m stimulus package for local MSMEs

It aims to drive greater exposure and traffic for businesses and spur the digital economy

Ringgit holds steady against greenback amid PBOC fixing

However, the yuan’s weaker reference rate will cause it near-term fragility

Malaysia to lead Asean in bolstering trade flows at today’s AEM meeting

Tengku Zafrul aims to reinforce region’s strengths as the largest free-trade area in the world

Ringgit ends softer versus US dollar on US Fed rate cut uncertainty

Mixed signals from US Fed officials continued to lend support to the dollar, says analyst

Malaysia's Leading Index moderates, down 0.5 pct in July 2025

Decline of basic precious, non-ferrous metals real imports, Bursa Malaysia Industrial Index cited as factors

RHB IB sees RM89b development spending in Budget 2026

Govt also expected to prioritise initiatives enhancing competitiveness, attract quality FDI, bolster support for MSMEs

Chery’s RM2b Selangor investment to create skilled jobs, boost auto industry

The project will anchor Chery's industrial park in Hulu Selangor, feature advanced vehicle production, automation facilities

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China-Asean ties yield US$1 trillion in trade

The partnership has also pushed two-way investment beyond US$450 billion, says China's Foreign Ministry

Malaysia ranks second in Asean for digital readiness

The country is placed just behind Singapore in the inaugural GSMA Digital Nations Index 2025

Ringgit opens higher on softer US data

Economist says cautious Federal Reserve signals also helped the local noted climb