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Ringgit expected to ease slightly against greenback

This is amid subdued demand ahead of long holiday break

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Bursa to ride on ‘Santa Claus rally’ next week

FBM KLCI set to test psychological level of 1,700 amid window-dressing activities, improved market sentiment

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Shanghai-Asean trade solid despite Covid-19

Vietnam is Chinese city’s largest trading partner in region from January to November

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Brexit trade deal a ‘huge relief’ for French fishermen

Though some quotas will be lost, ‘it’s not a death knell’, says regional committee

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Modi makes fresh appeal to farmers protesting over new laws

Indian PM claims new legislation will allow farmers to sell produce ‘anywhere and to anyone’

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Tokyo stocks slip slightly after thin trade

Market in state of ‘no selling in quiet times’

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UK businesses breathe easy after no-deal Brexit averted

They call for greater clarity over services, and for move to new regime to be as smooth as possible

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France announces fishermen aid after Brexit trade deal

They will get up to €30,000 ‘depending on their dependence on products caught in British waters’

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Tokyo stocks open higher backed by Wall St gains

Benchmark Nikkei 225 index up 0.17%, or 44.57 points, at 26,712.92 in early trade

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British Airways cargo staff to go on strike from Christmas Day

Around 850 workers will strike, affecting transportation of fresh food and other items flown by IAG Cargo, says union spokesman

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Turkey hikes main interest rate to 17%

Decision means country’s policy rate has shot up by 6.75 percentage points in just one month

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Bakun Hydro’s RM5.54 bil sukuk keeps ‘AAA/Stable’ rating 

Rating reflects company’s superior cash-flow debt coverage, minimal demand risk, says RAM Ratings

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TA Win completes acquisition of 32.5% stake in Royce Pharma

Company says acquisition would enable it to capitalise on Royce Pharma’s robust pharmaceutical capabilities and experience