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Trump says he has ‘potential deals’ with India, South Korea, Japan
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has “potential” trade deals with India, South Korea and Japan as he seeks to convert his tariff policy into trade agreements. […]
Malaysia’s halal product exports up 15% to RM61.79bil in 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s halal product exports reached RM61.79 billion in 2024, marking a 15 per cent increase from RM53.72 billion recorded in the same period of 2023, said Investment, Trade and […]
Foreign investment rises 12% in first quarter
Indonesia has seen respectable growth in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first quarter of this year as realised funding reached a quarter of the government’s full-year target, while domestic […]
Philippines’ infrastructure spending up 23.1% as of February
Government spending on infrastructure surged by 23.1% in the first two months of this year, but the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) says the election-related spending ban could slow […]
IKEA backs traffic-free Oxford Street to serve new store
Swedish furniture maker IKEA is backing Mayor of London Sadiq Khan’s contentious plan to reserve Oxford Street for pedestrians, as the retail giant opens a store in one of the […]
Trump bashes Powell, touts tariffs at rally
President Donald Trump renewed criticism of Federal Reserve (Fed) chairman Jerome Powell as he championed his economic policies and tariff regime during an event to mark his 100th day in […]
US corporate bond markets betray caution
US corporate bond markets are showing signs of caution about the economy and inflation despite a rebound in new issuances and credit spreads in the weeks since President Donald Trump […]
Kedah govt offers job matching support for workers affected by Continental closure
ALOR SETAR: The Kedah state government will assist 950 employees of Continental Tyre Malaysia affected by the cessation of tyre manufacturing operations at the company’s factory here by matching them with alternative […]
SCBuild’s unit to dispose of land in Alor Setar for RM7.93mil
KUALA LUMPUR: SC Estate Builder Bhd’s (SCBuild) wholly-owned subsidiary, SC Estate Construction Sdn Bhd (SCEC) has inked a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Pioneer Privilege Sdn Bhd to dispose […]
EcoWorld International unveils new strategy; to rebrand as EWI Capital
PETALING JAYA: Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld Malaysia) will no longer be confined to building properties only within Malaysia, after its 29%-owned Eco World International Bhd (EWI) announced a […]