Swiss pharma giant says ‘excellent’ figures follow restructuring that saw it separate from its Alcon business

Net profit rises 54%, boosted by its wealth management and investment divisions
The rate for the three months until the end of November compares with 4.9% in the quarter to October

Local note also mixed against other major currencies

AISB will undertake subgrade works in Package 3, Section 4 of rail project

Entrepreneur development programme meets aim of guiding businesses through sustainability via digitalisation

Benchmark FBM KLCi finishes 0.08% lower, with gainers pipping loser 601 to 537on the broader market

Investor confidence being tested by global Covid-19 concerns

RM1.6 billion recorded in 2020 edition of International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia

Market to benefit also from de-escalation of US-China trade war, says UOB Asset Management

Effort co-led by regional venture capital firm Gobi Partners, Penang-based logistics company EasyParcel

Previous lockdown proves online transactions boost revenue for entrepreneurs, says industry man
