Continue Reading... Japan PM Takaichi’s party seen gaining lower house majority in election
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Japan PM Takaichi’s party seen gaining lower house majority in election

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called the snap general election to seek a mandate to gear up her expansionary fiscal…

Continue Reading... Muhyiddin desperate but PAS may be cornered, says analyst
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Muhyiddin desperate but PAS may be cornered, says analyst

Muhyiddin Yassin claimed yesterday that Bersatu and PAS had agreed to abolish the PN chairman’s post as part of the…

Continue Reading... Singapore’s central bank keeps monetary settings unchanged
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Singapore’s central bank keeps monetary settings unchanged

The Monetary Authority of Singapore said it will maintain the prevailing rate of appreciation in its exchange rate-based policy band….

Continue Reading... The risks of tighter expat salary rules
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The risks of tighter expat salary rules

Seemingly innocuous changes to government policies can have significant unintended consequences if they are poorly designed and communicated. The latest…

Continue Reading... Ringgit rises to 3.9130 on strong fundamentals as US Fed holds rates
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Ringgit rises to 3.9130 on strong fundamentals as US Fed holds rates

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened marginally firmer against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by confidence in Malaysia’s economic growth…

Continue Reading... Venezuela military, police pledge loyalty to interim president
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Venezuela military, police pledge loyalty to interim president

The US has kept interim president Delcy Rodriguez (centre) in power following the ouster of Nicolas Maduro. (EPA Images pic)…

Continue Reading... Meta boosts annual capex sharply on superintelligence push
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Meta boosts annual capex sharply on superintelligence push

Meta’s shares jumped nearly 9% in extended trading. (AFP pic) NEW YORK: Instagram owner Meta boosted its capital spending plans…

Continue Reading... FAM mass resignations: Firewalls, not farewells
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FAM mass resignations: Firewalls, not farewells

An entire executive committee does not resign without reason. Yesterday, the Football Association of Malaysia’s top leadership stepped down together,…

Continue Reading... Norris feels ‘good’ as McLaren hit track for F1 testing
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Norris feels ‘good’ as McLaren hit track for F1 testing

Despite an unusually short winter break, McLaren driver Lando Norris said he feels ready for what lies ahead. (EPA Images…

Continue Reading... Barca rout Copenhagen to reach Champions League last 16
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Barca rout Copenhagen to reach Champions League last 16

Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski (centre) shoots to score the opener against Copenhagen at Camp Nou Stadium. (EPA Images pic) BARCELONA: Barcelona came…