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The ringgit rebounded from yesterday’s losses to end higher against the US dollar on Friday, as the latest developments on the Iran-Israel war sparked some buying interest in emerging currencies, a dealer said. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Ringgit climbs against major currencies at opening as Iran tensions, US airstrikes lift oil and gold

OCBC Group has committed more than RM11 billion into businesses in Johor since early 2024, as part of its commitment to support the development of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). — Reuters pic

OCBC commits RM3b more by end-2025 after RM11b investment in JS-SEZ

Arthur Maltin, a test driver with The Dawn Project, hits a crash dummy as it crosses the road during a safety test on a Tesla Model Y’s self-driving feature at a protest against Tesla robotaxis, ahead of the Tesla robotaxis’ official services in Austin, Texas, June 12, 2025. — Reuters pic

Driverless dreams: Elon Musk’s long-awaited robotaxi vision rolls out — cautiously — in Texas pilot

South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo is expected to raise industry concerns over potential US restrictions on chipmakers operating in China. — Reuters pic

South Korea to raise concerns to US over potential curbs on chipmakers’ China operations

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Key Findings from the "Hong Kong Vitiligo Patients and Caregivers Survey" Released for "World Vitiligo Day"

The minister said both Malaysia and US representatives have expressed their intention to finalise negotiations before the expiry of the 90-day pause on tariff implementation. — Picture via Facebook/Tengku Zafrul

Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia, US aim to seal tariff deal before 90-day clock runs out

Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Intel has invested RM50 billion in Malaysia to date, and provided employment opportunities to 12,300 local workers. — Reuters file pic

Malaysia taps fresh chip momentum with Intel, Vishay expansion plans

The Tower of London and the City, Britain's financial powerhouse, at daybreak in London June 19, 2025. — Reuters pic

UK pledges £1.5b to power skills and industry in decade-long growth blueprint

FedEx Corp’s founder and former CEO, Frederick Smith, has died, the logistics giant said yesterday. ― AFP file pic

FedEx confirms death of founder and former CEO Frederick Smith

Tesla announced Friday that it signed an agreement to build its first grid-scale energy storage power station project in mainland China. — AFP pic

Tesla to build China’s largest grid battery plant in RM2.3b Shanghai deal

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Kinky Lizard Cafe Celebrates Major Milestone with the Opening of Its 10th Venue in Perth City

A key concern for markets would centre around the potential impact of the developments in the Middle East on oil prices and thus on inflation. A rise in inflation could dampen consumer confidence and lessen the chance of near-term interest rate cuts. — Reuters pic

Investors brace for oil price spike, rush to havens after US bombs Iran nuclear sites

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Bank of China (Hong Kong) x Television Broadcasts Limited ("TVB") "Wealth Management Expo 2025" was successfully held

On a Friday-to-Friday basis, the barometer index dropped 15.37 points to 1,502.74 from 1,518.11 a week earlier. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Stagflation fears, US data to shape Bursa sentiment next week, say analysts

The ringgit ended the week easier against the greenback, closing at 4.2505/2565 on Friday from 4.2435/2480 a week earlier. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Analysts: Cautious week ahead for ringgit as markets eye Trump’s war call

This file photos shows the exterior of the Marriner S Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building is seen in Washington, DC, US June 14, 2022. — Reuters pic

Tariffs, inflation and a shaky job market: US Federal Reserve split on when to cut rates