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AI chip exports lift South Korea GDP, shrugging off Middle East tensions

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SEOUL, April 23 — Soaring semiconductor demand has driven South Korea’s economy to its fastest growth in over five years, quarterly data from the central bank showed Thursday, as the […]

Ceasefire lift: Bursa Malaysia opens higher as banks lead on Trump’s truce extension

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KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, buoyed by improved sentiment after US President Donald Trump extended the West Asia ceasefire, with gains led by banking […]

Crude surges past US$100 as Hormuz standoff drags on

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TOKYO April 23 — Oil prices jumped 4 per cent Thursday after Iran vowed not to reopen the Strait of Hormuz so long as a US naval blockade remained in […]

Ringgit dips near RM3.96 against greenback as US–Iran tensions cloud outlook

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KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Thursday, weighed by cautious sentiment as traders awaited clearer outcomes from ongoing United States-Iran negotiations. At […]

Investors wait for clarification about Tesla spending binge ahead of earnings

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NEW YORK, April 22 — Questions about Tesla’s progress towards achieving fully autonomous driving at scale are expected to figure prominently when the company reports results today. When last releasing […]

Oil prices rise despite US-Iran ceasefire extension

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LONDON, April 22 — Oil prices edged higher today while Europe’s main stock markets eased on uncertainty surrounding the prospect of resumed Mideast peace talks following an extension to the […]

Ringgit ends slightly lower against US dollar, firmer vs other majors

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KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 —The ringgit closed slightly weaker against the US dollar today as investors shifted towards safe-haven assets, while trading mostly higher against other major and regional currencies. […]

Bursa Malaysia snaps four-day winning streak on profit-taking

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KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Bursa Malaysia snapped a four-day winning streak to close marginally lower today, as profit-taking followed mixed performances across regional markets. At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa […]

Chinese automakers winning ground in Europe’s car market

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PARIS, April 22 — Chinese carmakers have quickly built up their presence in the lucrative European auto market, buoyed by technological advances their competitors are trying to copy, and analysts […]

EPF sells one million Sunway Healthcare shares, cuts stake to 4.99pc

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KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has reportedly sold one million shares in Sunway Healthcare Holdings Bhd, losing its status as a substantial shareholder in the latter. […]

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