Malaysia recorded an over 20% jump in tourist arrivals for the January to May 2025 period, driven by government strategies such as the Visa Liberalisation Plan, targeted industry incentives, and digital and airline-based promotional campaigns.

Malaysia will enforce the minimum wage of RM1,700 per month beginning Aug 1 for all employers nationwide, the Ministry of Human Resources said on Tuesday.

A sharper drop in food-at-home prices helped ease Malaysia’s headline inflation in June, bringing it to the lowest level since early 2021, official data released on Tuesday showed.

China’s wage growth has slowed to the weakest pace outside the pandemic, an alternative indicator compiled by Goldman Sachs Group Inc showed, revealing an obstacle to stronger consumption at home as risks abroad mount.

Stellantis reported a preliminary €2.3 billion (US$2.7 billion or RM11.4 billion) first-half loss as it faces the dual challenge of revamping its product ranges in Europe and the United States while also dealing with the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs on imports of vehicles and auto parts.

Treasuries extended gains, tracking a jump in European government bonds, as the looming deadline on US tariffs fanned demand for haven assets.