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Tokyo's Nikkei index opens over 1% up after Biden win

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index gained 1.13% or 274.31 points to 24,599.54 in early trade

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Wall Street set to open higher after Biden election victory

Dow Jones appreciated by 0.5%

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SSM to waive fee for late filing of company statutory documents

Exemption offered to firms operating nationwide

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South African businesses relieved as restrictions ease

President Cyril Ramaphosa announces the removal of ‘nearly all restrictions’ on economic activities from Monday at midnight

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Malaysia-Thailand border trade dips 17.23%

This is due to border closures triggered by Covid-19

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iTekad programme expansion will ensure  more inclusive economic recovery, says Bank Islam

Micro-financing facility set to benefit from RM110 mil allocation under 2021 Budget 

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37th Asean Summit to focus on signing RCEP trade pact: Miti

Agreement aims to enhance regional economic integration, promote investments and strengthen global supply chains

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Foreigners join China’s livestream sales army

Livestream shopping is a nearly US$70 billion industry in China, attracting influencers who scour markets and malls for items to peddle to live audiences 

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Stricken by war, Ukraine’s small businesses fear new lockdown

The country, one of Europe’s poorest, is suffering a surge in infections that small-business owners fear will spell the end

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Stimulus, taxes top Biden agenda for stricken US economy

United States is starting to bounce back from a historic contraction in growth, but president-elect needs to deal with the coronavirus pandemic if economy is to...

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China exports remain strong in October, import growth slows

Upward trend comes on the back of consumption rebound among its major trading partners

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EU and UK say Brexit gap still large, talks continue

Despite multiple rounds of ‘intense’ meetings, the sides remain far apart on fishing rights and rules for competition between British and European companies

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Germany top for Brexit bank relocations, says Bundesbank

German central bank expects lenders to transfer €397 billion more than the €278 billion it has already moved from Britain post-Brexit