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M’sian halal parks log RM200 mil hike in direct investment

S’pore the biggest importer of such products, with total export value of RM4.10 bil

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Poor plastic waste management threatening key M’sian sectors: World Bank

International financial institution calls for removal of market barriers, strong private-public cooperation

5y

Discord reportedly mulling US$10 bil sale

Fast-growing chat platform subject to interest from suitors, sources tell US tech news site

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Asian markets mixed as inflation spectre hangs

Investors struggle for momentum as long-running fears persist

5y

China’s Baidu debuts in HK after US$3.1 bil IPO

Shares rise a modest 0.8% to HK$254 from its listing price of HK$252 after market opens

5y

Powell sees ‘strengthening’ US recovery but desperation continues

Fed chair promises central bank will continue aid to most vulnerable in world’s most advanced economy

5y

Ringgit opens unchanged, Bursa lower amid cautious investors

This follows US, UK, EU, Canada imposing sanctions against China over human rights concerns

5y

French prosecutors demand €2 bil fine for UBS

Swiss banking giant accused of benefiting from ‘concealing wealth’ between 2004 and 2012

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US stocks push higher, Turkey and virus weigh on Europe

Wall St rallies as US bond yields pull back, but Turkish turmoil and stuttering European inoculation drive has investors worried

5y

US economists see Fed hiking lending rate sooner than expected: survey

46% in National Association for Business Economics survey see Fed raising lending rate in 2022, amid inflation fears

5y

Maxis makes Mokhzani new chairman as Raja Arshad steps down

Long-time outgoing principal will continue to serve as independent non-executive director

5y

7 issued cease, desist order by SC over unlicensed investment advice

Activity regulated under Capital Markets and Services Act 2007

5y

Penang launches digital campaign to assist SMEs amid Covid-19 pandemic

Digital Penang CEO says perks offered under campaign include one-off RM1,000 grant