Manila: The Manila City Council has approved a resolution declaring Aug. 8 of every year as Mayor Alfredo S. Lim Day. In a statement Monday, Second District Councilor Numero Lim, principal author of the measure, said the council passed the resolution during its session on Aug. 15. The measure cited how the former mayor, senator…
KUALA LUMPUR, The ringgit was easier against the US dollar in early trade today ahead of the United States (US) inflation data this week, said an analyst. At 8.07 am, the local note depreciated to 4.3400/3565 versus the greenback from Friday’s close of 4.3275/3330. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid…
PUTRAJAYA, The Department of Agriculture (DOA) advises all parties involved in supply and service matters to use the e-Perolehan and iGFMAS systems for every supply and service application. DOA said the parties involved, especially supplier companies, are encouraged to contact them first before providing any supply and service requested by certain parties to avoid recurring…
KUALA LUMPUR, FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures were easier in early Monday trade on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives. At 9.30 am, September 2024 futures eased 5.0 point to 1,630.5, October 2024 lost 4.5 points to 1,635.0, December 2024 shed 3.5 points to 1,639.0 and March 2025 depreciated 4.0 points to 1,626.50. Turnover was 1,668…
KUALA LUMPUR, Bearish sentiment in the global stock markets pressured Bursa Malaysia to open easier on Monday, and the market is expected to trade in cautious mode throughout the day, a dealer said. At 9.16 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) erased 8.57 points to 1,644.55 from last Friday’s close of 1,653.12. The…
AMHERST, Mass., The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA), the global professional body for the alternative investment industry, is today announcing that Nick Pollard has joined the organization’s leadership team as Managing Director of Asia Pacific (APAC). This strategic addition to the team comes as the APAC market emerges as a critical hub for alternative…
