Anwar Ibrahim says region should seize opportunity to lead amid global disruptions, fragmentation

PM says grouping of nations that form largest free-trade area in world needs renewal with political energy

HONG KONG/SINGAPORE, May 8 — A sharp rally in Asian currencies is set to boost demand for wealth and forex products as clients seek alternatives to United States (US) dollar-denominated assets and demand for hedging grows amid trade tariff uncertainties, said bankers and analysts.

BEIJING, May 8 — Asian stocks rose broadly on Thursday despite United States (US) stocks falling for a second straight session overnight, reported dpa-AFX.

BANGKOK, April 22 — Asian crime syndicates behind the multibillion-dollar cyberscam industry are expanding globally including to South America and Africa, as raids in Southeast Asia fail to contain their activities, the United Nations said in a report yesterday.

SINGAPORE, April 21 — Asian governments are looking to buy more US oil and gas as they scramble to lower their trade surplus with Washington in hopes of easing their tariff burdens under President Donald Trump's sweeping new import duties.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — Foreign investors continued their net selling in Asian markets for the second consecutive week, with total outflows amounting to US$5.87 billion (RM25.8 billion), led by heavy sell-offs in South Korea and India.

By Danial Dzulkifly PUCHONG, April 10 — The Selangor government, through Invest Selangor Bhd will soon launch a survey among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to assess the impact of the recently announced semiconductor tariffs by the United States, said state executive councillor for...

SINGAPORE, March 25 — Asian stocks stumbled today, dragged by a slide in Chinese tech shares after a strong rally, while investors weighed the prospect of narrower-than-feared United States tariffs and the dollar hovered near three-week highs after upbeat economic data.

TOKYO, Feb 3 — Asia’s factory activity weakened in January as soft Chinese demand and threats of higher tariffs by US President Donald Trump weighed on business sentiment, private surveys showed on Monday, darkening the outlook for the region’s economy.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — As Turkiye celebrates its 101st Republic Day on Tuesday (October 29), the nation expressed its commitment to strengthening ties with Asean under Malaysia’s chairmanship in 2025.

SYDNEY, Sept 23 — Asian stocks were steady on Monday ahead of central bank meetings that are widely expected to deliver two more rate cuts and key US inflation figures that should flash a green light for more easing there.

TOKYO, Aug 1 — A slump in China’s manufacturing activity led to a generally weak performance for Asia's factories last month as business owners grappled with tepid demand, private surveys showed on Thursday, raising risks of an underpowered economic recovery in the region.

TOKYO, June 3 — Asian factory activity expanded in May as manufacturers benefited from broadening global demand, private surveys showed on Monday, adding to hopes for sustained economic recovery in the region where China is showing early signs of rebound.

SINGAPORE, May 24 — Asian stocks fell on Friday, while the dollar advanced as strong US economic data bolstered the prospect of interest rates staying higher for longer and the Federal Reserve taking its time in cutting rates, keeping investors away from risky assets.

TOKYO, May 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim asserts that Asia possesses the economic weight, strategic capacity and collaborative might necessary to navigate geopolitical challenges.

BEIJING, April 13 — There is a possibility of a substantial rise in energy and food costs in 2024 which could potentially exacerbate inflation in Asia, according to the Boao Forum for Asia: Asian Economic Outlook and Integration Progress Annual Report 2024 released recently.

SYDNEY, March 11 — Asian share markets followed Wall Street lower on Monday while the dollar looked vulnerable ahead of a reading on US inflation that could hasten, or delay, the start of global rate cuts.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — Interest in major cities in Asia is projected to continue to increase this year, with Kuala Lumpur having secured a spot in the top 10 trending global travel destinations, according to reviews by global travellers on Tripadvisor.

TOKYO , 1 Nov— Asia's manufacturers faced worsening pressure in October with factory activity in China slipping back into decline, clouding recovery prospects for the region's major exporters already squeezed by weaker global demand and higher prices.