Saudi Arabia Raises Oil Prices to Record Premium as War Tensions Shake Global Energy Markets
RIYADH, April 6, 2026 — Saudi Arabia has raised the price of its crude oil to a record premium for…
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Strait of Malacca Remains Critical Chokepoint Handling Nearly a Third of Global Oil
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 — The Strait of Malacca, one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints, remains a crucial…
Malaysia Prepared to Revise 2026 Economic Outlook as Middle East Tensions Escalate, Says PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has indicated that the Malaysian government is prepared to reassess the…
Iran Allows Iraqi Ships to Pass Through Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN, April — Iran has announced that Iraqi vessels will be permitted to continue using the strategically vital Strait of…
Bursa Malaysia Seen Trading Range-Bound Next Week Amid Middle East Tensions
KUALA LUMPUR, April — Malaysian equities are expected to continue trading within a narrow range next week as investors remain…
Malaysia’s Palm Oil Sector Positioned to Benefit Despite West Asia Conflict
KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — Malaysia’s palm oil sector is in a strategically favourable position despite ongoing global geopolitical tensions…
Canada Pushes Bank Expansion in China to Boost Exports
BEIJING, April 4 — The government of Canada is pushing for greater expansion of its financial institutions in China as…
Ringgit Strengthens with Asian Currencies as US Labour Market Signs Weaken
UALA LUMPUR, April 3 — The Malaysian ringgit rose on Friday, tracking gains across major Asian currencies, as global investors…
Gold Climbs to 8-Day High as Brent Oil Prices Ease Amid Market Uncertainty
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — Gold prices climbed to their highest level in nearly eight days as investors sought refuge…
Global Factory Costs Surge as Iran War Disrupts Supply Chains
LONDON, April 2 — Factory costs across the world surged sharply in March as the ongoing war involving Iran disrupted…
