Category: Business
S’wak Micro Credit Scheme opens for application
KUCHING,. The Sarawak Micro Credit Scheme (SKMS) is open for application, beginning today (April 1), announces Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. ... Read More
Bursa Malaysia rebounds 10.14 points on back of Wall Street gains
KUALA LUMPUR,. Bursa Malaysia staged a strong rebound to open firmer today, tracking the overnight gains on the Wall Street. At the 9.05am, key index ... Read More
Ringgit trades slightly higher against US dollar at opening
KUALA LUMPUR,. The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar today amidst mixed market appetite. At 9.01am, the local note stood at 4.3200/3350 compared ... Read More
Prihatin package to alleviate public’s burdens
KUCHING,. Analysts applaud the government’s move to roll out its biggest stimulus package in history last week worth a total of RM250 billion in its ... Read More
World Bank urges G20 to refrain from export restrictions for Covid-19 pandemic supplies
WASHINGTON,. The World Bank yesterday urged the Group of 20 major economies (G20) to refrain from imposing new export restrictions on critical medical supplies, food ... Read More
Visa transaction volumes hurt as Covid-19 crisis deepens
NEW YORK,. Visa Inc said yesterday its transaction volumes had been hit as the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on consumer spending, leading it to forecast ... Read More
FTSE 100 turns around on AstraZeneca jump, weaker pound
LONDON,. The UK's exporter-heavy FTSE 100 closed higher yesterday, helped by a jump in AstraZeneca's shares and a weaker pound, but the prospect of a ... Read More