Malaysia central bank to look beyond interest rates amid tariff challenges

Malaysia central bank to look beyond interest rates amid tariff challenges

[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s central bank is looking beyond monetary policy to weather the fallout from US President Donald Trump’s duties, arguing that the country is entering the tariff disputes from a position of strength. Strong investment activity, resilient domestic demand and diversified trade partners will help provide some support to the economy, Bank Negara Malaysia…

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Sembcorp enters JV with Bharat Petroleum for renewable energy projects

Sembcorp enters JV with Bharat Petroleum for renewable energy projects

The partnership will support state-owned Bharat Petroleum’s ambitions to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040  [SINGAPORE] Sembcorp Green Hydrogen India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries, has entered a joint venture (JV) deal with Indian oil and gas company Bharat Petroleum for renewable energy and green hydrogen projects across the country. …

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Stocks to watch: UOB, SGX, Sembcorp, CDL, DBS

Stocks to watch: UOB, SGX, Sembcorp, CDL, DBS

[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Apr 9). UOB: The bank said on Tuesday that it will inject additional fresh capital of two trillion dong (S$104 million) into its Vietnam subsidiary, bringing its total charter capital of the unit to 10 trillion dong. To “reaffirm…

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Apple’s historic sell-off has bulls balking from tariff risks

Apple’s historic sell-off has bulls balking from tariff risks

[NEW YORK] A sharp sell-off in shares of Apple illustrates investor scepticism about its ability to navigate US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on China, Vietnam and India – countries all critical to the iPhone maker’s supply chain. Its shares dropped 19 per cent in the wake of last week’s tariffs announcement, marking the worst three-day…

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