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How China’s evolving consumer habits may protect the Amazon rainforest
Chinese meat importers pledge to buy deforestation-free Brazilian beef, challenging industry assumptions Brazilian beef industry lobby expresses concern over new sustainability requirements and potential trade barriers Imaflora developing certification for […]
US employment boom? Maybe, maybe not — A look under the jobs report’s hood
Household survey shows employment and labour force shrinking despite payroll job gains Labour force participation rate drops to lowest since mid-1970s, excluding pandemic period Hiring concentrated in services, manufacturing jobs […]
Ringgit likely to trade between RM3.90 and RM3.95 next week ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — The ringgit is expected to trade between RM3.90 and RM3.95 against the US dollar next week ahead of a key meeting between President Donald Trump […]
Bursa Malaysia seen trading range bound next week after KLCI breaks 1750
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade in range-bound mode next week after the benchmark index, FBM KLCI, successfully breached above the 1,750 level, supported by […]
China exports jump 14.1 pc in April despite global war-driven economic pressure
BEIJING, May 9 — China’s overseas shipments grew at a faster pace than expected last month, official data showed today, despite pressure on the global economy caused by war […]
US jobs rise but consumer confidence sinks to historic low amid Iran war fallout
WASHINGTON, May 9 — US employment rose more than expected in April, alleviating some concerns about the health of the world’s largest economy even as one measure of consumer confidence […]
Independence Day irony: Made in China, Trump‑branded fireworks to fuel America’s July 4 celebrations
LILING (China), May 8 — Emblazoned on a box of Chinese fireworks is a picture of US President Donald Trump raising his fist in defiance after a failed assassination bid […]
EU bans airlines from adding fuel surcharges after ticket purchase
BRUSSELS, May 8 — Airlines must not charge customers extra fuel fees after they have already bought tickets, the EU warned on Friday, as the aviation sector feels the pain […]
SkyeChip IPO oversubscribed 95 times in biggest showing since Petronas Chemicals
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — SkyeChip Bhd’s initial public offering (IPO) has been oversubscribed by 95.03 times ahead of its listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia. In a […]
Petronas Dagangan appoints Sazali Hamzah as chairman
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Petronas Dagangan Bhd (PDB) has appointed Datuk Sazali Hamzah as chairman, effective today. Sazali is currently Petronas’ executive vice president and chief executive officer (CEO) […]