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General view of Khurais NGL recovery plant in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia, June 28, 2021. — Reuters pic

Money / 12 Apr 2026

Saudi Arabia restores full capacity on East–West pipeline after attacks

China’s long-term strategy of diversifying energy sources and building stockpiles is helping it weather disruptions from the Iran war, although some sectors still face major snags, analysts say. — Reuters pic

Money / 12 Apr 2026

China better placed to weather Mideast supply shock thanks to long‑term energy strategy

Vietnam has decided to extend the ‌suspension of taxes on fuels until the end of June from April 15 to stabilise ‌the domestic market, the country’s parliamentary office said today, as the Iran war continues to disrupt supplies. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 12 Apr 2026

Vietnam extends fuel tax suspension until end‑June to stabilise market amid supply disruption

The pilots’ union for Lufthansa, Europe’s biggest air transport group, yesterday called for a two-day strike in Germany from tomorrow over a salary and pensions dispute. — AFP pic

Money / 12 Apr 2026

Lufthansa faces fresh disruption as pilots announce two‑day strike

Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong (centre) officiates the Heartrade Expo X Dewi Preview Session at a hotel in Bukit Mertajam April 11, 2026. — Bernama pic

Money / 11 Apr 2026

Entrepreneur Ministry disburses RM906m to 106,100 women under new Dewi scheme

A woman looks at a fuel price board in front of a gas station amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Bangkok March 26, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 11 Apr 2026

Thailand increases social benefits payments to ease cost pressures from Mideast conflict

The ringgit is expected to maintain its upward trajectory next week and could breach the 3.95 level amid cautious optimism over developments in West Asia, said economists. — Picture By Choo Choy May

Money / 11 Apr 2026

Ringgit may test 3.95 next week on West Asia ceasefire optimism, say economists

Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index is likely to break above the 1,700 psychological level in the coming week on firmer sentiment, alongside oil price stabilisation, supportive external momentum and easing volatility, and a turn in foreign fund flows, said an analyst. — Picture by Hari Anggara.

Money / 11 Apr 2026

Bursa Malaysia seen trending higher next week on firmer sentiment and foreign inflows, with KLCI nearing 1,700

Money / 11 Apr 2026

XEV Will Launches A New "Hardware + Service" EV Model in Europe, Cutting Entry Costs and Expanding Access to Battery Swapping

During the Federal Reserve’s most recent meeting in mid-March, Chairman Jerome Powell (pic) said that the war risked delaying efforts to bring inflation under control in the United States. — AFP pic

Money / 11 Apr 2026

US inflation surges in March on soaring fuel costs amid Iran-Israel conflict

People visit a market in Shenyang. Higher costs and trade uncertainty are among the key risks flagged in the latest ADB report. — AFP pic

Money / 11 Apr 2026

Middle East conflict fallout to hit Asia’s economies through 2027, ADB says

Money / 10 Apr 2026

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Money / 10 Apr 2026

LUX Turns Ads into "Algorithm Cleansers" Designed to Influence Social Feeds

Money / 10 Apr 2026

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The ringgit ended the week on a firmer note, outperforming most regional currencies. — Bernama pic

Money / 10 Apr 2026

Ringgit closes stronger against US dollar, regional peers on cautious optimism over Middle East

Money / 10 Apr 2026

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Move it or lose it: DBKL goes on a 4,500-vehicle towing spree

‘Better than doing nothing’: Hannah Yeoh defends Bangun KL, says it uses no public funds

How illegal ‘kereta sapu’ are hurting licensed Malaysian tour van, bus operators

How much was your raise? Malaysia’s 50 richest see wealth rocket up 30pc to US$116b

Armed robbers hit Brickfields gold shop, flee with RM9.7m jewellery

DBKL announces 13-day, 24-hour closure of Lorong Jalan TAR for sewerage repairs

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms‑export shift since WW2

Penang CM: Physical works for next phases of Juru-Sungai Dua decongestion project to kick off in Q3

‘I don’t remember’ — Inspector who ran over traffic cops claims bewitched by ‘black magic’

Anwar: Malaysia to prioritise domestic fuel, supply surplus to Australia

Tired of reckless drivers? Study shows 71pc of Malaysians support tougher traffic penalties

Saudi Arabia restores full capacity on East–West pipeline after attacks

China better placed to weather Mideast supply shock thanks to long‑term energy strategy

Vietnam extends fuel tax suspension until end‑June to stabilise market amid supply disruption

Lufthansa faces fresh disruption as pilots announce two‑day strike

Entrepreneur Ministry disburses RM906m to 106,100 women under new Dewi scheme

Thailand increases social benefits payments to ease cost pressures from Mideast conflict

Ringgit may test 3.95 next week on West Asia ceasefire optimism, say economists

Bursa Malaysia seen trending higher next week on firmer sentiment and foreign inflows, with KLCI nearing 1,700

XEV Will Launches A New "Hardware + Service" EV Model in Europe, Cutting Entry Costs and Expanding Access to Battery Swapping

US inflation surges in March on soaring fuel costs amid Iran-Israel conflict

Middle East conflict fallout to hit Asia’s economies through 2027, ADB says

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