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US warns citizens of heightened detention risks in China

By Reuters | | Others

THE US State Department warned American citizens to “exercise increased caution” in China due to heightened risk of arbitrary law enforcement...

Germany mulls further public stakes in companies

By Reuters | | Mainstream

GERMANY will take further stakes in companies threatened by the coronavirus crisis, Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said, adding that “probably a...

China EV maker Li Auto files for US listing

By Reuters | | Enterprise

CHINESE electric vehicle (EV) maker Li Auto Inc, backed by food delivery giant Meituan Dianping, has filed for a US initial public offering...

China banks must brace for surge in bad loans

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CHINA’S banks should brace for a big jump in bad loans due to coronavirus-induced economic pain, the financial regulator said today, noting the...

US sets record for new Covid cases 3 days straight at over 69,000

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NEW cases of Covid-19 rose by over 69,000 across the United States today, according to a Reuters tally, setting a record for the third consecutive...

China bank, insurance sectors facing rises in non-performing assets

By Reuters | | Mainstream

CHINA’S banking and insurance sectors are facing increasing pressure from rises in non-performing assets, the China Banking and Insurance...

Elon Musk’s net worth zooms past Buffett's

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ELON Musk’s net worth soared past Warren Buffett today as the chief executive officer of Tesla Inc became the seventh richest person in the world,...

Floods, landslides kill 23 in Nepal, dozens missing

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HEAVY rains triggered flash floods and landslides that killed at least 23 people and displaced thousands in western Nepal, officials said...

UK economy to slump over 10%, debts to surge, says Moody’s

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BRITAIN will suffer the sharpest peak-to-trough economic slump of any major economy this year, rating agency Moody’s warned today, and the...

Govt policies should reflect new poverty line, says MTUC

By FocusM | | Mainstream

THE Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) today lauded Putrajaya’s decision to revise the poverty line index (PLI), raising it to RM2,208 from...

Singapore ruling party cedes ground to opposition in pandemic poll

By Reuters | | Others

SINGAPORE’S ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) extended its unbroken rule in yesterday’s election, but its vote share slipped near a record low as...

Hedge fund success shaped by launch size, strong first-year returns

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STARTING a hedge fund with more capital and scoring top first-year returns point to higher chances of survival in the often-risky business, Goldman...

Dutch government to file suit against Russia over downing of MH17

By Reuters | | Featured, Mainstream

THE HAGUE: The Dutch government on Friday said it would file a suit against Russia at the European Court of Human Rights over the downing of...

Sime Darby Plantation begins talks with group over abuse claims

By FocusM | | Mainstream

SIME Darby Plantation Bhd (SDP) has requested for more details from anti-trafficking group Liberty Shared (LS) regarding allegations that the oil...

Mahathir firm with Shafie as PM designate despite PH choosing Anwar

By Emmanuel Samarathisa | | Featured, Politics

FORMER prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his men have brooked no refusal in Sabah Chief Minister Shafie Apdal for prime minister designate,...

Mesiniaga secures RM10.6 mil contract from Home Affairs Ministry

By Xavier Kong | | Featured, Mainstream

MESINIAGA Bhd has secured a contract for the comprehensive maintenance services of branch systems at the National Registration Department from the...

‘Never say never’, Khazanah MD on AirAsia-Malaysia Airlines merger

By FocusM | | Featured, Mainstream

KHAZANAH Nasional Bhd has not discounted the possible merger between Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB) and the AirAsia group. “In life, never say never...

IJM Plantations to cut capex this year, says RHB Research

By FocusM | | Featured, Mainstream

IJM Plantations Bhd (IJMP) is expected to rationalise capital expenditure which includes, among others, deferring maintenance expenses and reducing...