Ringgit Opens Higher Against Major Currencies, Easier Versus US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against major currencies but eased against the US dollar on Wednesday as demand for the greenback strengthened amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

Ringgit Ends Higher On Weaker Greenback, Firmer Oil

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today, tracking gains in regional currencies as a weaker greenback and firmer crude oil prices lifted sentiment, an analyst said.

Govt Revamping NCM Scheme For Automotive Industry, Targets Implementation Next Year

SERENDAH, July 7 (Bernama) --  The government is revamping the New Customised Incentive Mechanism (NCM) for the automotive industry, intending to implement it next year after completing consultations with the relevant ministries, agencies, and industry players.

Tamco-Hoymiles Partnership To Strengthen Malaysia’s Next-Generation Energy Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Leading power infrastructure solutions provider Tamco and global solar and energy storage innovator Hoymiles formed a strategic partnership today to support the development of Malaysia’s future energy infrastructure, bringing together global energy storage technologies with local industrial expertise. 

Ningbo Showcases Smart Manufacturing At Colombo Cultural Exchange

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The cultural exchange event, Encounter & Insight: Dialogue Between Ningbo, China and Colombo, Sri Lanka, brought together representatives from the two port cities to discuss integrated port-city development and bilateral economic and trade connectivity.

Aztiq Promotes Three Executives To Partner

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Aztiq, an investment company, has promoted David Olafsson, Danny Major and Eunsun Choi to Partner, recognising their significant contributions to the company's growth, investment activities and long-term value creation across the healthcare ecosystem.

AIA Infinite Meets Growing High-Net-Worth Demand For Integrated Wealth Solutions

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- AIA Malaysia is strengthening its presence in the high-net-worth (HNW) segment through AIA Infinite, which supports wealth preservation, legacy planning and multi-generational financial continuity as clients navigate an increasingly complex and globalised financial environment.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against Greenback Amid Focus On Fed Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Tuesday amid continued focus on the United States (US) Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate outlook.

Ringgit Ends Lower As Investors Return To US Dollar

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Monday as investors returned to the greenback following its recent pullback after a weaker-than-expected US June employment report.

Helical Fusion, Hazama Ando Partner On Fusion Pilot Plant

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Helical Fusion Co Ltd (Helical Fusion) and Hazama Ando Corporation (Hazama Ando) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the future construction of Helix KANATA, Helical Fusion’s fusion pilot plant targeted for the 2030s.

AscentHR Acquires OS HRS To Expand APAC Payroll Footprint

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- AscentHR, a provider of human resources (HR) technology, payroll, compliance, and workforce solutions, has acquired OS HRS, a trusted Asia Pacific (APAC)-focused payroll outsourcing provider, to strengthen its payroll leadership in the region.

Ringgit Opens Flat Against Greenback As Traders Reassess US Rate Hike Prospects

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened mostly flat against the US dollar on Monday as traders reassessed the likelihood of a United States (US) interest rate hike following a weaker-than-expected US nonfarm payrolls (NFP) data.