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The ECB has cut rates seven times in 13 months as inflation eased from post-pandemic highs, seeking to prop up a euro zone economy that was struggling even before erratic US economic and trade policies dealt it further blows. ― Reuters pic

ECB set to cut rates but summer pause looms amid global uncertainty

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HEIDELBERG focuses on economic efficiency in FY 2025/26 – operating margin set to rise further

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Le Createur Design Wins Prestigious International Awards for Excellence in Interior Design

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Indonesia Cements Status as China’s Top ASEAN Partner with Historic Currency Pact – EBC Financial Group Insights

A view shows the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Wall Street entrance in New York City, April 7, 2025. — Reuters pic

Asian markets edge higher as weak US data lifts rate-cut hopes, eyes on Trump-Xi talks

Motorcyclists queue to refill their tanks with fuel at a gas station, during rush hour in Jakarta on June 3, 2025. Indonesia began rolling out a US$1.5 billion stimulus package Thursday to boost consumer activity after South-east Asia’s biggest economy posted its slowest growth in more than three years in the first quarter. — AFP pic

Indonesia unveils US$1.5b stimulus to revive economy after slowest growth since Covid

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VinFast Philippines secures official CAMPI membership

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Bank Muamalat launches ATLAS, Malaysia’s first faith & lifestyle-aligned Islamic digital-only bank

At 8am, the local note inched up to 4.2410/2495 versus the greenback from Wednesday’s close of 4.2435/2490. — Reuters pic

Ringgit inches up against dollar as weak US data shakes confidence

At 9.05am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) was 1.50 points firmer at 1,509.47, compared with Wednesday’s close of 1,507.97. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Bargain hunters lift Bursa at open, shrugging off Wall Street jitters

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Sentosa Development Corporation And Mount Faber Leisure Group Celebrate SG60 With ‘Peranakan Reimagined’ Showcase

Motac expressed confidence that the proposed amendments would help position Malaysia as a sustainable, safe, culturally rich, and competitive tourism destination — aligned with the inclusive and reform-driven Malaysia Madani vision, particularly in the lead-up to Visit Malaysia 2026. — Picture by Hari Anggara

OECD: Malaysia must tackle skills gap, level playing field to boost resilience

Proliferating conflict zones are an increasing burden on airline operations and profitability, executives say, as carriers grapple with missiles and drones, airspace closures, location spoofing and the shoot-down of another passenger flight. — Reuters pic

Aviation safety under strain as missiles, spoofing and airspace bans reshape global routes

At the close, the ringgit traded mostly higher against a basket of major currencies. — Reuters pic

Ringgit eases slightly against US dollar on stronger American job data

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Nations’s First-of-its-Kind Endometriosis Scientific Workshop Aims to Improve the Quality of Life for Malaysian Women

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) retained its position as the fourth easiest jurisdiction globally for the second consecutive year. TMF Group said the territory continues to attract international businesses with its straightforward and low tax regime. — Reuters pic

GBCI 2025: Hong Kong, New Zealand still easiest for business; China enters top 10 most complex in global rankings