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Permai announcement pushes ringgit higher against greenback

RM15 bil aid package and higher crude oil prices see local currency gain on US dollar

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Bursa rises on bargain hunting, improved sentiment

In early trade, gains were seen across the board on the local bourse

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UK business lobby calls for more virus aid for firms

Conservative government urged to extend furlough scheme, tax holiday for businesses

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FMM wants govt to expand rules for businesses allowed to operate under MCO 2.0

Group says trading and logistics need to be given green-light to operate due to contraction in manufacturing

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Full virtual meetings only for MCO, CMCO areas: SC

Hybrid and physical meetings can go ahead in areas placed under RMCO, says statutory body

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Spain court drops Russia tycoon probe over supermarket buy

Court originally opened investigation into the oligarch on suspicions of market manipulation

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South African breweries adapt to survive alcohol ban

President Cyril Ramaphosa says excessive alcohol consumption led to an increase in trauma cases, which put ‘an unnecessary strain on already stretched hospitals...

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‘Permai assistance initiative will ensure survival of tourism industry players’ 

initiative will benefit 14,000 tour guides and 118,000 bus, taxi and e-hailing drivers via an additional allocation of RM66 million

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Frankfurt airport traffic nosedives to lowest since 1984

Airport operator believes passenger traffic will rebound noticeably in second half of 2021

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Vietnam emerges as attractive Asian destination for investors: The Economist

Incentives for international firms, pool of low-cost workers and proliferation of free trade agreements make country an ideal manufacturing hub, says report

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Serba Dinamik secures contracts worth RM548.2  million 

Group managing director is confident company will continue to deliver promising financial results for 2021

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France’s Total takes stake in Indian solar energy group Adani

Oil giant diversifying away from fossil fuels into renewables

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Most Asia stocks down after gains, China growth beats forecasts

Tokyo, Sydney, Seoul, Singapore, Taipei, Mumbai and Wellington led losses following negative lead from Wall Street