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Nicholas Pereira
International Business Editor
Covers regional and global business developments with relevance to Malaysian companies, trade and markets.
About Nicholas Pereira
Nicholas Pereira is BursaKL’s International Business Editor. He follows business and economic developments beyond Malaysia, with particular attention to Southeast Asia and the international markets connected to Malaysian companies. His coverage includes cross-border investment, trade, major corporate announcements and overseas market developments.
He selects stories for their relevance to BursaKL’s readers and works from official announcements and published international reports. His focus is on identifying the companies, countries and commercial links involved, while keeping the source’s facts separate from speculation about their wider effects.
What they cover
- Southeast Asian and international business news
- Cross-border trade and investment
- Overseas company and stock exchange announcements
- Global economic developments relevant to Malaysia
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Latest stories from Nicholas Pereira
- Markets & Listings
Ringgit edges up against US dollar at opening
The US dollar index gained 0.23 per cent to 102.167 points, while the ringgit recorded mixed movements against regional currencies.
- Markets & Listings
Citaglobal subsidiary lands RM29 million work package for Thai WTE plant
Siam Power awarded the RM52.1 million contract to a consortium, with commercial operations for the boiler island targeted within 13 months from Sept 30.
- Markets & Listings
Ringgit forecast at 3.98 against US dollar for third quarter of 2027
MUFG Bank sees electronics exports cushioning pressure from higher oil prices and expects Malaysia’s policy rate to remain at 2.75%.
- Markets & Listings
Ringgit gains against dollar as US jobs growth falls short
US employers added 29,000 jobs in September against a consensus estimate of 90,000, while unemployment rose to 4.2 per cent.
- Investment & Expansion
AkzoNobel agrees US$1.35 billion sale of Southeast Asian paints business
Nippon Paint will buy operations across seven markets, with AkzoNobel expecting about US$1 billion in net cash proceeds.
- EV, Energy & Manufacturing
Opec+ poised to hold November production targets steady
August output from the group's seven core members remained roughly five million bpd below February's prewar level, according to Opec data.
- Markets & Listings
Financial providers ready to support families affected by Nepal-China border floods
Possible assistance includes deferred repayments, fee waivers and faster handling of insurance and takaful claims, according to Bank Negara Malaysia.
- Markets & Listings
Ringgit edges up against US dollar, weakens against ASEAN currencies
The currency closed at 4.0820/4.0870 against the greenback, while its performance against major currencies was mixed.
- Investment & Expansion
US manufacturers turn towards Malaysian inputs after tariffs
Manufacturing respondents reported RM42.86 billion in project costs within their Malaysian operations for 2024-2025, almost 51 per cent above the previous survey.
- Markets & Listings
Ringgit gains against US dollar at opening
The local currency also strengthened against the euro and British pound, but weakened against the yen, Singapore dollar and Thai baht.
- Investment & Expansion
Johor-Singapore committee to meet on Nov 2 before economic zone plan launch
The JS-SEZ master plan is due to be launched at the 13th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat on Dec 4 and 5.
- Investment & Expansion
Tien Wah subsidiary plans RM34.07 million Indonesian factory acquisition
The proposed purchase covers a leased printing site in Malang. Three group units also secured new or extended supply arrangements with BAT.
