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Bitcoin, Ethereum Rebound To End Week Higher As Fed...

Business Today Editorial - July 5, 2026

Bitcoin and Ethereum staged a strong recovery during the June 29 to July 3 trading week, erasing steep early-week losses as softer-than-expected US economic data revived expectations of Federal...

Markets

SGX Wrap: STI Holds Near Record Highs Despite Profit-Taking

Business Today Editorial - July 5, 2026

Singapore equities ended the June 29 to July 3 trading week on a firm footing, with the Straits Times Index (STI) remaining near record highs after a mid-week rally...

Markets

FBM KLCI Wrap: Banks Rescue Bursa Malaysia After Profit-Taking...

Business Today Editorial - July 5, 2026

Bursa Malaysia ended the June 29 to July 3 trading week on a firmer note, with the FBM KLCI recovering from three consecutive days of losses to close at...

Markets

HKEX Summary: Hang Seng Rises 1.28% On Friday To...

Business Today Editorial - July 5, 2026

Hong Kong stocks ended the week on a firmer footing, with the Hang Seng Index closing at 23,350.03 on Friday, up 1.28% on the day, as gains in technology,...

Markets

KOSPI Wrap: Market Ends Above 8,000 After Tech-Led Rebound...

Business Today Editorial - July 5, 2026

South Korea’s KOSPI closed the week on a strong footing, ending at around 8,088.34 on Friday after surging 5.76% in the final session, as concentrated buying in heavyweight technology...

OCR Launches RM344m D’Templer Hilltop Residences

Business Today Editorial - July 5, 2026

OCR Group Bhd has launched D’Templer Hilltop Residences, a RM344 million landed residential development in Templer, Rawang, targeting families and owner-occupiers seeking larger homes within a low-density environment. Located about...

News

Tanco Holdings Group MD Datuk Andrew Disposes 15 Million...

Editor - July 4, 2026

Tanco Holdings Bhd Group Managing Director Datuk Sri Andrew Tan Jun Suan has disposed of 15.24 million shares in the property developer through a direct business transaction, while retaining...

News

Sime Darby Property CEO Awarded 6.14 Million Shares Under...

Editor - July 4, 2026

Sime Darby Property Bhd has awarded long-term incentive share offers to its top management team under its newly established Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), with Group Managing Director and Chief...

News

Loan Demand For Household And Business Declined In May, Is This A Cause For Concern?

Editor - July 5, 2026

The local banking system recorded stronger loan growth in May, supported by resilient business financing and stable household borrowing, although leading indicators pointed to...

Commentaries

Malaysia-Japan 70 Years: Advancing From Conventional Partnership To Strategic Trust

Editor - July 5, 2026

The 31st Nikkei Forum remained at a strategic juncture amid rising great-power rivalry, renewed pressure on global trade, and continuing disruptions to energy security,...

News

Weekend Thunderstorms And Heavy Rain To Batter Multiple States Until 7pm

Nurul Najmin - July 5, 2026

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit large parts of Malaysia until 7pm today, with the weather warning covering states across...

Editor's Choice

Tech Outlook: AI, Advanced Packaging Set To Drive New Semiconductor Upcycle

Editor - July 5, 2026

The technology sector is entering a structurally different semiconductor upcycle driven by artificial intelligence (AI), advanced packaging and high-performance computing (HPC), prompting Kenanga Investment...

News

Foxconn Q2 Revenue Jumps Nearly 40% On Surging AI Demand

Business Today Editorial - July 5, 2026

Taiwan's Foxconn posted a stronger-than-expected 39.8% year-on-year increase in second-quarter revenue, driven by booming demand for artificial intelligence (AI) products, even as the...

Commentaries

Khazanah Report On Street Food In Malaysia: Nutritional Concerns And Links To Obesity, NCDs

Editor - July 5, 2026

The vibrant street food culture remains an integral part of the nation's identity and food security, but mounting concerns over its nutritional quality warrant...

Editor's Choice

3Q26: Growth Story Intact Despite Global Headwinds

Editor - July 5, 2026

The equity market may continue to face near-term volatility from global economic uncertainties, but investors should remain focused on sectors benefiting from long-term structural...

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