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M’sian institutions, policies stay credible despite political upheavals: Moody’s

Foreign investors haven’t been majorly deterred, says analyst Christian Fang

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M’sia poised for strong air traffic recovery in Asean: Airbus

Aircraft manufacturer looking at increasing industrial exposure in country

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SME Bank launches RM300 mil scheme to help micro, small enterprises

Entrepreneurs now can apply for working capital, purchase of assets with total financing from RM100,000 to RM750,000

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Nestle Malaysia opens first plant-based food factory in Asean

Company pours RM150 million into facility, which will help meet increased demand for meat alternatives

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Texas winter storm to cost Shell US$200 mil

Wild weather expected to curb energy giant’s production by 10,000-20,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 3 months to end-March

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Samsung, LG Electronics eye 40% leaps in Q1 operating profits

Forecast largely driven by robust sales of smartphones, launch of flagship Galaxy S21 series

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Global minimum tax for corporations inches towards reality

Major economies welcome reform, matter to be discussed at G20 finance ministers’ meeting

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Toshiba mulls US$20 bil buyout by UK private equity fund

Japanese firm confirms receiving ‘initial proposal’ from CVC Capital Partners

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New small business coalition targets Amazon on antitrust

Small Business Rising group campaigns for break-up and regulation of tech monopolies

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E-wallet use to become mandatory in market traders’ licence renewal

Move under Retail Digitalisation Initiative to spark nationwide acceptance of electronic payments

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Tokyo stocks higher despite Wall St falls

US dollar fetches ¥109.82 in early Asian trade, against ¥109.73 in New York

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Bursa, ringgit up at opening

Local bourse’s positive showing comes despite Wall Street decline

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IMF maintains Malaysia’s GDP growth forecast at 6.5% for 2021

Unemployment expected to drop to 3.8% this year, 3.6% in 2022