A packed evening of market gains, trade diplomacy, and rising regional tensions.

Malaysia News
SD Guthrie Berhad reported a robust Q1 2025, doubling net profit to RM550 million. Strong palm product pricing, better fresh fruit bunch output, and lower financing costs drove the results. While analysts are optimistic, with HLIB and RHB maintaining ‘Buy’ ratings, CIMB downgraded to ‘Hold’ due to market headwinds.

International News
The UK is close to becoming the first nation to secure a trade agreement with the US under President Trump’s tariff regime. While details are still under negotiation, the announcement could mark a pivotal moment in global trade dynamics.

Asia News
Airlines across Asia, including EVA Air, Korean Air, and Thai Airways, have rerouted or cancelled flights amid rising military tensions between India and Pakistan. This marks the worst aviation disruption between the two nations in two decades.

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