Week 30, 2026

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Bursa gains in early trade on improved risk sentiment

The main index rises to 1,666.15 as the continued pause in US-Iran strikes boosts market confidence.

Google will set up more AI data centres in India as demand grows, says cloud business CEO Thomas Kurian

A multi-year capital expansion plan will follow the $15-billion investment in Andhra Pradesh announced last October, Thomas Kurian, chief executive of Google Cloud, told Mint.

Economy · 1h ago

Over 60 US Senators Back Bill Seeking 100% Tariffs On India, Four Other Nations Over Russian Oil

A U.S. Senate bill proposes tariffs of up to 100% on India and four other major buyers of Russian oil. A bipartisan group of more than 60 U.S. senators has introduced the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning ...

Finance · 1h ago

Why Regular Investors Keep Getting Digital Assets Wrong, and What Could Change That

Crypto’s biggest barrier isn’t access—it’s helping everyday investors understand custody, security, storage, and product risks.

Finance · 1h ago

Sime Darby Property ordered to refund RM36.23 mil excess land acquisition compensation - EdgeProp

Sime Darby Property ordered to refund RM36.23 mil excess land acquisition compensation EdgeProp

Finance · 1h ago

Court orders Sime Darby Property unit to repay RM36.2mil to LLM - NST Online

Court orders Sime Darby Property unit to repay RM36.2mil to LLM NST Online

Economy · 1h ago

CSRC’s Wu vows ‘stable market’ as A-shares rebound on concerted buying - South China Morning Post

CSRC’s Wu vows ‘stable market’ as A-shares rebound on concerted buying South China Morning Post

Economy · 1h ago

China’s $295 Billion Ambitions for AI Will Drive up Domestic High-Tech Stocks - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific

China’s $295 Billion Ambitions for AI Will Drive up Domestic High-Tech Stocks The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific

Economy · 1h ago

Indonesia-Philippines Forge ASEAN Food Security Partnership

Southeast Asia’s growing food security challenge is driving Indonesia and the Philippines to build a new economic ...

Economy · 1h ago

War in the Gulf can cause pain in Asean

The unrelenting effort by Iran to constrict passage in the Strait of Hormuz can prolong Southeast Asia’s vulnerability.

Finance · 1h ago

Oil Price Up More Than 3% as Fears of Renewed US-Iran Combat - EnergyNow.com

Oil Price Up More Than 3% as Fears of Renewed US-Iran Combat EnergyNow.com

Economy · 1h ago

Stock Market Today (July 15, 2026): Sensex, Nifty Gain Amid US-Iran Tensions

Both the Nifty and the Sensex began the trading day with marginal gains on July 15, 2026 even as investors continued to track the fresh US and Iran tensions. The Nifty and Sensex gained 0.18 percent ...

Finance · 1h ago

Circle, Robinhood, Strategy stocks surge on Bitcoin comeback

Crypto stocks outperform after Bitcoin breaks above key resistance.

Finance · 1h ago

T Rowe Price launches bitcoin-led, six-token crypto ETF — digital assets head sees winter easing by Q4

T. Rowe Price Group Inc. TROW is moving beyond single-token products with an actively managed cryptocurrency fund holding Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), BNB (CRYPTO: BNB), Solana ...

Technology · 1h ago

TSMC seen riding AI boom to fifth straight quarter of record profit

TSMC, the world's largest manufacturer of advanced AI chips, will likely notch a fifth consecutive quarter of record earnings, driven by ...

Finance · 1h ago

Bursa fines Computer Forms directors RM2m for misleading disclosures - The Edge Malaysia

Bursa fines Computer Forms directors RM2m for misleading disclosures The Edge Malaysia

Economy · 1h ago

China posts slowest quarterly growth since 2022 as investment slumps, fanning stimulus calls

That second-quarter growth came below Beijing's full-year growth target range of 4.5% to 5%, the least ambitious goal in decades.

Economy · 1h ago

Asean must unite as single market, says sec-gen

Asean secretary-general Kao Kim Hourn said Asean economic ministers will meet tomorrow to discuss the impact of the US’s tariffs on each Asean member country and the bloc as a whole. Asean ...

Finance · 1h ago

Crypto market breakout could accelerate as AI trade cools, analyst says

Bitcoin climbed above $67,000 as investors weighed progress on US crypto legislation and the possibility of capital rotating out of AI stocks.

Economy · 1h ago

Stimulus package unveiled to bolster support for growth

China's new financial stimulus package reflects policymakers' strong resolve to stabilize the domestic economy and financial markets amid ongoing tariff-related pressures, paving the way for greater ...

Economy · 1h ago

BNM may raise rates if growth holds, oil fuels inflation — MARC - The Edge Malaysia

BNM may raise rates if growth holds, oil fuels inflation — MARC The Edge Malaysia

Economy · 1h ago

Thailand forecasts 30.4 billion baht revenue as tourists flock to Songkran

[BANGKOK] Thailand’s Songkran festival is experiencing strong tourist turnout and spending across the country, with the government expecting to exceed last year’s revenue. In Bangkok and central areas ...

Economy · 1h ago

Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia merger an unlikely option, say aviation experts

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 -- Aviation is among the sectors hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, possibly driving many airlines into technical bankruptcy. For Malaysia’s major airlines, experts say a ...

Finance · 1h ago

A year of mixed fortunes for rubber glove industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 -- Malaysia supplied 240 billion pieces of rubber gloves globally, meeting almost 70 per cent of 360 billion pieces of world demand in 2020, making it a “star” industry amidst the ...

Finance · 2h ago

Bursa ends lower on profit-taking - Free Malaysia Today

Bursa ends lower on profit-taking Free Malaysia Today

Economy · 2h ago

Maybank Invest ASEAN affirms interest in the region and upgrades Philippines outlook

Around 200 institutional investors and prime brokerage clients with a combined USD23 trillion (RM93 trillion) in global assets under management are ...

Technology · 2h ago

TSMC to raise chipmaking prices by up to 10% in 2027, Nikkei Asia reports

July 21 (Reuters) - TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, plans to raise chipmaking prices by up to 10% from 2027 to offset rising costs for materials, manufacturing equipment and overseas ...

Finance · 2h ago

Bursa Malaysia reprimands CFM, fines eight directors RM2mil for listing breaches - KLSE Screener

Bursa Malaysia reprimands CFM, fines eight directors RM2mil for listing breaches KLSE Screener

Economy · 2h ago

Malaysia’s EV registrations cross 9% TIV in January 2026, Proton e.MAS 5 is #1 with 3,068 units

Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) segment kicked off 2026 on a strong note, with EV registrations continuing to grow despite the end of tax incentives for fully imported units. Based on the latest JPJ ...

Economy · 2h ago

Malaysia’s EV registrations more than doubled in 2025, Proton e.MAS 7 regains #1 spot in December

Registrations of electric vehicles (EVs) in Malaysia have hit an all-time high, based on the latest Road Transport Department (JPJ) data. A total of 44,813 EVs were registered in 2025, representing ...

Economy · 2h ago

VN economy demonstrates resilience amid cost pressures, external uncertainties

UOB noted that while Vietnam has maintained relatively strong growth momentum, recent economic indicators suggest a mixed short-term outlook, with positive developments tempered by mounting challenges ...

Finance · 2h ago

Current price of oil as of July 21, 2026 - Fortune

Current price of oil as of July 21, 2026 Fortune

Finance · 2h ago

Gold rises 1% as hopes for US-Iran diplomacy pause oil rally - The Star

Gold rises 1% as hopes for US-Iran diplomacy pause oil rally The Star

Economy · 2h ago

Cold chain under pressure: Navigating tariffs, trade, and tech

GCCA advocates for safe, secure, and efficient trade of temperature-controlled goods amid global geopolitical and trade disruptions. The organization focuses on strengthening infrastructure, promoting ...

Finance · 2h ago

Bitcoin Suddenly Soars On Surprise Congress Price Game-Changer

Bitcoin has climbed to its highest level in more than a month, topping $66,000 per bitcoin just after BlackRock’s chief executive teased a surprisingly bullish prediction. Sign ...

Economy · 2h ago

Vietnam weathers economic shocks effectively: AMRO

The report highlights that Vietnam continues to benefit from strong domestic demand, robust export performance and sustained foreign investment inflows, particularly in high-tech manufacturing and ...

Economy · 2h ago

Vietnam's record exports and the hidden fragility of its economy

In just the first 11 months of 2025, Vietnam’s export turnover reached approximately $430.2 billion, up 16.1% year-on-year. By the end of the year, total exports are projected to exceed $470 billion - ...

Economy · 2h ago

Sensex pares gains as RBI disappoints

Mumbai : After the reform-led rally, the market expressed disappointment over RBI’s stance on key rates with the benchmark Sensex closing just 78 points higher. The S&P CNX Nifty also managed to end ...

Economy · 2h ago

India's FY27 GDP growth seen at 6.4% as easing crude improves outlook: QuantEco

On inflation, QuantEco revised its FY27 consumer price inflation forecast down to 5.1% from 5.5%, citing softer crude prices India's FY27 GDP growth forecast raised to 6.4% by QuantEco Crude oil price ...

Finance · 2h ago

SD Guthrie, Sime Darby Property advance RM798mil Bukit Kerayong industrial project - The Star

SD Guthrie, Sime Darby Property advance RM798mil Bukit Kerayong industrial project The Star

Economy · 2h ago

Thai tourism faces double hit from baht and airfares: ATTA

BANGKOK: Thailand’s tourism industry is facing a double hit from volatile exchange rates and rising airfares, with foreign arrivals now expected to reach only 30–32 million in 2026, according to the ...

Economy · 2h ago

Asian stocks rebound on China stimulus package

Hong Kong’s stock market rose about 2.5% in early trade before pulling back to around 1.5%. (AP pic) Asian markets were mostly up today as investors weighed bullish growth targets announced by China ...

Economy · 2h ago

China’s stocks, yuan fall as Beijing’s support fails to impress

Chinese stocks hit nine-month lows and the yuan tumbled on Monday, as efforts by authorities to revive demand failed to excite investors who are becoming less confident in Beijing’s ability to restore ...

Finance · 2h ago

Court orders Sime Darby Property to refund RM36.2m plus interest in West Coast Expressway land case - The Edge Malaysia

Court orders Sime Darby Property to refund RM36.2m plus interest in West Coast Expressway land case The Edge Malaysia

Technology · 2h ago

Malaysia's 2H2026 Outlook: Steady Rates, Semiconductor And Data Centre To Drive Growth - BusinessToday Malaysia

Malaysia's 2H2026 Outlook: Steady Rates, Semiconductor And Data Centre To Drive Growth BusinessToday Malaysia

Economy · 2h ago

Fed govt reviewing diesel subsidy mechanism in East Malaysia - DayakDaily

Fed govt reviewing diesel subsidy mechanism in East Malaysia DayakDaily

Economy · 2h ago

Stellar first half lifts Malaysia GDP outlook, says MARC Ratings - The Malaysian Reserve

Stellar first half lifts Malaysia GDP outlook, says MARC Ratings The Malaysian Reserve

Finance · 2h ago

Houthi Threats Ignite New Oil Price Surge - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Houthi Threats Ignite New Oil Price Surge Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Economy · 2h ago

Tech sell-off takes toll on Asian equities

RECAP: Most Asian stock markets fell sharply on Friday, with equity benchmarks in Japan and Taiwan falling as much as 6%, as a global rout in technology stocks accelerated. The resumption of US-Iran ...

Economy · 2h ago

Why China’s market rescue matters for a durable bull run and strategic tech push - South China Morning Post

Why China’s market rescue matters for a durable bull run and strategic tech push South China Morning Post

Finance · 2h ago

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Consumer Stock Gains - Bernama

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Consumer Stock Gains Bernama

Economy · 2h ago

Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex settles 238 pts lower, Nifty below 24,200; RIL, Infy drop up to 2%

The Indian stock market traded lower on Tuesday, despite a fall in oil prices following reports of mediation efforts between the US and Iran.

Finance · 2h ago

Circle, Robinhood, Strategy stocks surge on Bitcoin comeback

Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the $66,000 price level on July 21 for the first time in more than a month, extending its recovery as traders rotated back into risk assets. BTC rose about 2% to trade near $66 ...

Technology · 2h ago

M’sia poised to ride AI, data centre boom - The Star

M’sia poised to ride AI, data centre boom The Star

Technology · 2h ago

US tariffs, tech control uncertainties not derailing Malaysia’s data centre, semiconductor investments — Amro - The Edge Malaysia

US tariffs, tech control uncertainties not derailing Malaysia’s data centre, semiconductor investments — Amro The Edge Malaysia

Economy · 2h ago

Vietnamese economy sustains momentum on strong industrial production

The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance reported that the manufacturing and processing sector remained the principal driver of economic growth, accounting for 33.07% of the ...

Economy · 2h ago

Baht’s biggest rally since 1998 risks Thai tourism, exports

Despite strong tourist arrivals, the tourism sector warned the strong currency would soon impact shopping and hotel spending. (EPA Images pic) Thailand’s baht is on course for its biggest quarterly ...

Economy · 2h ago

India’s external debt hits $762.8 billion, debt-to-GDP ratio rises to 20.8%

India’s external debt rose to $762.8 billion at end-March 2026, with debt-to-GDP ratio climbing to 20.8%, RBI data showed. India's external debt rose to $762.8 billion by March 2026 Debt-to-GDP ratio ...

Technology · 2h ago

Malaysia's Tech Sector Rides AI, Data Centre Wave This Year And Into 2026 - Bernama

Malaysia's Tech Sector Rides AI, Data Centre Wave This Year And Into 2026 Bernama

Finance · 2h ago

Stratus Global surges 163% on Bursa debut - Free Malaysia Today

Stratus Global surges 163% on Bursa debut Free Malaysia Today

Technology · 2h ago

Financial services, data centres and cloud to drive Airtel’s next phase of growth

Bharti Airtel is preparing for its next phase of growth by expanding beyond traditional telecom services and building new digital businesses across financial se ...

Technology · 2h ago

Liew Calls For One-stop Centre To Boost Semiconductor, Deep-tech Financing

Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong has proposed that Malaysia establish a one-stop centre for semiconductor and deep-tech financing, offering integrated financing solutions in the heart of ...

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Economy · 2h ago

OSINT Synthesis — 22 July 2026

Cross-source read of the day's developments against public data and disclosures.

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Economy · 2h ago

AI Edge Daily Briefing — 22 July 2026

The day's market signals distilled: what moved, the sentiment, and the Malaysia impact.

Finance · 2h ago

Bursa Malaysia ends lower on profit-taking despite positive market breadth - NST Online

Bursa Malaysia ends lower on profit-taking despite positive market breadth NST Online

Finance · 3h ago

FBM KLCI down 0.11% to 1,720.37 on July 21, 2026 - The Edge Malaysia

FBM KLCI down 0.11% to 1,720.37 on July 21, 2026 The Edge Malaysia

Technology · 5h ago

Sustainability is key for Malaysia’s semiconductor sector

In April this year, the International Energy Agency (IEA) projected that data centres will use more than twice as much electricity worldwide by 2030 than now, around 945 terawatt-hours (TWh). This is ...

Finance · 5h ago

Bursa rebounds on stronger investor appetite

The main index opens higher at 1,718.06, tracking Wall Street gains on improved global risk sentiment.

Economy · 6h ago

Inflation to hold steady amid geopolitical conflict - The Star

Inflation to hold steady amid geopolitical conflict The Star

Economy · 6h ago

PAC finds cooking oil subsidy oversupply and misuse, calls for reform - The Edge Malaysia

PAC finds cooking oil subsidy oversupply and misuse, calls for reform The Edge Malaysia

Economy · 6h ago

Lowering fuel prices in Malaysia would only make national debt increase with subsidy spending - Anwar - Paul Tan

Lowering fuel prices in Malaysia would only make national debt increase with subsidy spending - Anwar Paul Tan

Technology · 7h ago

TSMC Sales Jump 36% as Memory Stocks Plunge. What It Means for NVIDIA and AMD

TSMC posted a blowout quarter while memory stocks cratered, and the split signals something important about where AI hardware demand is actually holding up and where it is starting to crack.

Economy · 7h ago

Commodity policy jitters drag Jakarta stocks; rupiah near historic lows

FILE PHOTO: Stock market information displayed at the lobby of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, Jan 30, 2026. -- Bloomberg Indonesia's rupiah stayed near historic lows ...

Economy · 7h ago

Asean may be forced to choose between economic growth and climate if both are not decoupled: Ravi Menon

[SINGAPORE] South-east Asia is the only major region in the world where economic growth is still largely dependent on the use of fossil fuels. If not enough is done to decouple economic growth and ...

Economy · 7h ago

Amid wartime disruptions, most emerging-market central banks will follow the Fed - Peterson Institute for International Economics

Amid wartime disruptions, most emerging-market central banks will follow the Fed Peterson Institute for International Economics

Economy · 7h ago

From money market funds to stablecoins: lessons for central banks - European Central Bank

From money market funds to stablecoins: lessons for central banks European Central Bank

Technology · 7h ago

TSMC to raise chipmaking prices by up to 10% in 2027, Nikkei Asia reports

Economy · 7h ago

Jakarta Stocks Jump at Open as Strong Bank Lending Lifts Sentiment

JCI gained 0.67% at the open as stronger credit growth boosted confidence despite lingering Middle East tensions.

Economy · 7h ago

Asean wraps up talks on digital economy deal, targets November signing

MANILA (Bernama-PNA): Negotiations for the Asean Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), the region’s first comprehensive digital economy pact, have concluded, paving the way for its signing in ...

Finance · 7h ago

Bursa Malaysia reprimands CFM, fines eight directors RM2mil for listing breaches - The Star

Bursa Malaysia reprimands CFM, fines eight directors RM2mil for listing breaches The Star

Finance · 7h ago

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday On Stronger-Than-Expected 2Q GDP

Bursa Malaysia turned higher at midday, buoyed by advance estimates of the second quarter 2026 gross domestic product, which expanded by 5.8 per cent, following the 5.4 per cent growth in the ...

Finance · 7h ago

Bursa opens higher on expected sector rotation

The main index rises to 1,732.59 as foreign investors move from technology stocks into traditional sectors.

Economy · 12h ago

Philippine story of resilience still 'relevant' to investors, says PSE chair

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines remains a compelling destination for investors despite global uncertainties, according to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) chair Jose Pardo, who pointed to the ...

Economy · 12h ago

Peso, PSEi surge as Philippines reaches upper-middle-income status

Philippine financial markets strengthened on Thursday, as investors took into account the country’s upgrade to an upper-middle-income country, a goal that the country has aspired to meet even before ...

Economy · 12h ago

Tariffs to AI: 4 ways companies are rebuilding supply chains for a more expensive world

Current tensions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have strongly affected supply chains in the region and disrupted maritime flows, Detata said As global markets face mounting pressure from ...