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KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stands a 55 per cent chance of reducing the final United States (US) tariff to a 15 per cent-19 per cent range from the current 25 per cent, if positive trade agreements are reached, said Apex Securities Bhd.
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By Samantha Tan
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) has dismissed concerns that its newly announced global tariffs could alienate ASEAN partners, reiterating that the measures are necessary to address long-standing trade imbalances.
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By Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Uruguay’s Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin has called for deeper cooperation between ASEAN and the South American economic bloc, MERCOSUR, emphasising the need to move beyond dialogue and build tangible collaboration between the two regional blocs.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains competitive relative to its ASEAN peers despite the potential 10 per cent additional tariff imposed by the United States (US) on countries perceived to be aligned with BRICS, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank.
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By Syed Iylia Hariz Al-Qadri Syed Izman and Ummu Khalidah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recently concluded official visits to Italy, France, and Brazil have been described as a strategic move to strengthen Malaysia’s position in the global economic and geopolitical arena.
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By Ahmad Idzwan Arzmi
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- When their online bakery business declined during the COVID-19 pandemic, a couple decided to pivot into the “fried chicken” business.
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PUTRAJAYA, July 3 (Bernama) -- Takaful Ikhlas Family Bhd (Takaful IKHLAS), a subsidiary of MNRB Holdings Bhd, today launched its latest product, IKHLAS Impianku.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd’s (PNB) wholly owned unit trust management company Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB) has declared a total income distribution payout of RM423 million for its fixed price fund Amanah Saham Bumiputera 3 Didik (ASB 3 Didik) for the financial year ending June 30, 2025.
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MOSCOW, June 30 (Bernama) -- The spotlight may be on Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof as he traversed the Central Asian plains and the Russian heartland, but behind the scenes, a small band of Malaysian diplomats and civil servants worked tirelessly and often inconspicuously to ensure everything went according to script.
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By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) — Air travellers and insurance companies are deeply concerned over possible rise in costs brought on by the escalating geopolitical tension in the Middle East which has led to abrupt closure of major airports in the region, which serve as among the busiest aviation hubs.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- A growing number of global consumers are ready to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) in customer experiences within healthcare, financial services and insurance sectors but continue to be frustrated by poor omnichannel services and outdated data collection processes, according to new research by Smart Communications.
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From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
TIANJIN, June 24 (Bernama) -- China’s Tianjin Port, recognised as the world’s first zero-carbon port, is setting its sights on expanding cargo routes to Southeast Asia as it targets to handle 3.2 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2025.