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US carmakers are getting squeezed — and Chinese brands are waiting outside
NEW YORK, Oct 3 — Major US automakers have watched their domestic market share shrink even more thanks to their Asian competitors — a situation that may worsen if Chinese […]
Malaysia eyes role in Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer’s global supply chain
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Malaysia is exploring cooperation with Embraer Defense & Security of Brazil to join the company’s regional and global supply chain. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed […]
Four areas in Johor and Sarawak still in unhealthy API range, Sri Aman highest at 152
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Four areas in Johor and Sarawak recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 9am today. According to data from the Department of Environment’s […]
Lula, Bolsonaro trade blows in final scramble for votes in Brazil
BRASÍLIA, Oct 3 — President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and rival Flavio Bolsonaro are pulling no punches in a last-ditch effort to win voters ahead of tomorrow’s election in […]
King Charles to confront Britain’s colonial ‘darkest days’ on Caribbean tour
LONDON, Oct 3 — King Charles III will acknowledge the “darkest days” of colonial rule and slavery while touring Caribbean countries on a visit beginning this month, a Buckingham Palace […]
G20 splits over industrial overcapacity, an issue often aimed at China
WASHINGTON, Oct 3 — The US G20 presidency said yesterday it was “severely disappointed” that some members rejected a statement this week for action against excess industrial capacity, a criticism […]
Bursa looks for a floor next week after 40-point weekly slide
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Bursa Malaysia’s key index is expected to hover within the 1,620-1,650 range next week, with selective accumulation of quality blue-chip stocks likely to emerge on […]
Weak US jobs data gives ringgit a shot at RM4.07 next week
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — The ringgit is expected to strengthen against the US dollar next week, trading in the range of RM4.07 to RM4.08, as weaker-than-expected US employment data […]
Bahrain GP in Malaysia: F1 fans complain of gridlocked traffic, over three-hour waits for shuttles
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Formula 1 spectators have complained of gridlocked roads, long shuttle bus queues and poor crowd management at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC), after the first […]
‘There is no precedent’: US murderer Christa Pike unconscious on ventilator after botched execution
WASHINGTON, Oct 3 — Convicted US murderer Christa Pike is unconscious and on a ventilator after a botched attempt to execute her by lethal injection, her lawyers said in a […]