PETALING JAYA: Axiata Group Bhd, Dialog Axiata PLC, and Bharti Airtel Ltd signed a definitive agreement today to combine their operations in Sri Lanka, including the acquisition of the entire issued shares of Bharti Airtel Lanka (Pte) Ltd.

PETALING JAYA: MIDF Research has maintained a positive outlook on the property sector as it sees the landscape for the sector is improving.

PETALING JAYA: Maxis Bhd is targeting an RM813 million investment that will enhance its mobile network capacity, grow its fibre-to-the-premise footprint, and improve digitalisation across the company.

Kuala Lumpur: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today although the greenback’s appeal as a safe-haven currency remained firm amid the risk-averse sentiment surrounding the market.

Kuala Lumpur: Bursa Malaysia opened lower today, taking a cue from the negative developments on Wall Street overnight due to the escalating tension in the Middle East coupled with persistent inflation in the US as indicated by stronger-than-expected March retail sales.

Kuala Lumpur: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar for the second consecutive day today as the greenback strengthened following robust US retail sales data for March, said an analyst.

Kuala Lumpur: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) says it will ensure that Malaysian financial markets remain orderly and continue to function efficiently in light of the current geopolitical situation.

PETALING JAYA: The ripple effects of higher oil prices on Asia Pacific (APAC) economies and globally are expected to be felt if the current development of Middle East tension is not defused soon, said a research house.

TOKYO: Japan’s Nippon Steel said Friday its proposed $14 billion takeover of US Steel Corp is going through an official US merger review, after a report that the Justice Department has launched an antitrust investigation.

TAIPEI: The United States has topped long-time leader China as Taiwan’s main export market for four consecutive months due to a surge in demand for microchip products and AI technology, Taipei’s Finance Ministry said Friday. .