KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed almost flat on Tuesday as buying interest rotated away from index heavyweights towards smaller-cap construction stocks, with sentiment affected by geopolitical uncertainty, said an analyst. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 0.39 of a point to 1,714.40 from Monday’s close of 1,714.79. The benchmark index opened 1.65 points lower at 1,713.14 and moved between 1,710.44 and 1,714.50 throughout the trading session. The broader market was almost evenly balanced, with decliners leading gainers 548 to 546, while 598 counters were unchanged, 1,107 were untraded and 25 were suspended. Turnover expanded to 4.13 billion units valued at RM3.14 billion from 3.60 billion units valued at RM2.45 billion on Monday.
Hong Kong’s equity market is roaring back to life in 2025 , attracting a record wave of listing applications and reclaiming its position as a dominant capital-raising centre in Asia. With 208 primary and secondary listing applications filed in just the first half of the year —surpassing the previous record of 189 in 2021—investor interest is clearly surging. What's Driving the Boom? A confluence of factors has positioned Hong Kong as a magnet for equity fundraising: Currency Stability : Chinese companies are increasingly drawn to Hong Kong’s access to US dollar-pegged capital, bypassing strict capital controls on the mainland. Foreign Inflows : Massive reallocation from international and Asian investors into Hong Kong-listed equities is fueling bullish sentiment. Regulatory Openness : Unlike mainland China or the US, Hong Kong offers more transparent and flexible listing pathways—especially for sectors like biotech, tech, and overseas-facing businesses. Hong Kong vs Global Peers W...