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India’s President Droupadi Murmu (left) alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) poses for a photograph with her Vietnamese counterpart To Lam during a ceremonial reception at the presidential palace Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi May 6, 2026. — AFP pic

India, Vietnam set US$25b bilateral trade target by 2030, says Modi

The ringgit continued its upward momentum, closing mostly higher against most major currencies and regional peers on improved sentiment as investors await the decision on the Overnight Policy Rate. — Picture by Devan Manuel

Ringgit continues upward momentum ahead of BNM’s OPR decision

Indonesia’s Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid answers questions during an interview with AFP at her official residence in Jakarta May 6, 2026. Indonesia’s government is mulling an e-commerce ban for under-16s, the communications minister told AFP today, hot on the heels of Jakarta imposing a sweeping social media prohibition for teens. — AFP pic

Indonesia eyes under‑16 ban on e‑commerce platforms amid scam concerns, says minister

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VinFast Officially Launches VF MPV 7 In The Philippines

Bursa Malaysia closed higher today as easing West Asia tensions lifted overall market sentiment and encouraged a broader risk-on tone across regional equities, said an analyst. — Picture by Razak Ghazali

Bursa Malaysia closes higher as West Asia tensions ease

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Thailand Approves $29 Billion Investment Wave as Data Center Demand Surges

Samsung’s shares have risen around 300 per cent over the past year as the AI boom boosts South Korean growth. — Reuters pic

Oil tumbles and stocks rally on peace hopes, Samsung tops US$1t

BYD ATTO 3 EVs on display during a media test‑drive event in Hamburg, Germany, March 19, 2026. — Reuters pic

End of cheap imported EVs as Miti shuts door on CBU units under RM200,000 before taxes

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Sanya Hosts 6th Asian Beach Games with Focus on High-quality Services

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2026 Pacific Ocean International Festival of Rock Balancing and Arts Holds Grand Opening at Qixingtan Scenic Area on May 1st

PIAM chief executive officer Chua Kim Soon said premiums have not surged significantly for now, with cost increases such as spare parts inflation still at single-digit levels. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Insurance premiums stable for now but pressure is building, says PIAM

A ship is seen post-transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which is now a point of contention between the US and Iran. — Reuters file pic

War-risk premiums push up cargo insurance costs on key shipping routes, says PIAM

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Sino Group Broadcast International Football Tournament for Fourth Straight Edition Over HK$8M Invested to Launch ‘Sino Malls Goal Together’ Campaign

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Moody’s upgrades HDBank’s outlook to "Positive," paving the way for potential credit rating upgrade

Malaysia Airlines planes are parked at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport on October 12, 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia Airlines climbs four places in global brand rankings amid premium pivot