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Property sector to gain from Urban Renewal Act
Analysts believe that the introduction of the Urban Renewal Act (URA) will act as a structural catalyst for the property sector, as it opens up fresh land banking opportunities in […]
Roundup: German industrial output falls in Q3, experts warn sector remains weak
BERLIN, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) — Germany’s industrial production fell 0.8 percent in the third quarter (Q3), official data showed on Thursday, as a 1.3-percent rebound in September failed to offset […]
UN, partners scale up response following earthquake in Afghanistan: spokesperson
UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) — The United Nations and its partners are scaling up their response following the earthquake that struck the north of Afghanistan early this week, said […]
PNB issues RM6bil Merdeka sukuk
PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Bhd (PNBMV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB), has completed the inaugural issuance of sustainability Merdeka sukuk wakalah under its Merdeka sukuk wakalah programme […]
Gamuda aims to grow recurring-income assets
Gamuda Bhd’s planned 40-year water concession in Kerian, Perak, which includes supplying treated water to Penang, highlights the builder’s efforts to grow recurring-income assets, says an analyst. Read full story […]
OPR retained at 2.75%
After months of cautious language and watchful patience, Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) latest statement hints at a gradual shift in tone, one that changes from wary to quietly more hopeful. […]
Feature: Syrians struggle to adapt as electricity price hikes deepen daily hardships
DAMASCUS, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) — Syrians are grappling with the interim government’s recent decision to sharply increase electricity prices, a move that has sparked widespread concern over its impact on […]
Bahrain, Qatar launch 1st passenger sea route
MANAMA, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) — Bahrain and Qatar launched the first passenger sea route on Thursday, connecting Khalifa bin Salman Port in Bahrain with Al-Ruwais Port in Qatar. Read full […]
Tehran’s main dams only 11 pct full amid severe drought
TEHRAN, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) — The five main dams supplying water to Tehran are only 11 percent full, the semi-official Fars news agency reported Thursday, as the Iranian capital enters […]
Teenager identified as killer of assassinated Mexican mayor
MEXICO CITY -A 17-year-old boy has been confirmed as the perpetrator of the deadly shooting of Carlos Manzo, mayor of the Mexican city of Uruapan, during a public event in […]