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Is M&A less likely at AMMB after ANZ’s move?
This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly on March 11, 2024 - March 17, 2024 AUSTRALIA...
Source: TheEdge

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Securities Commission kicks off SCxSC 2024 series of events with digital leaders’ dialogue
KUALA LUMPUR (March 19): The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has kicked off the SCxSC 2024 serie...
Source: TheEdge

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Binance tasks prime brokers with checks to root out US investors
(March 19): Binance has asked prime brokers to run more stringent checks to keep US investors off th...
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Nvidia's dizzying rally spurs rush into AI-themed ETFs
(March 19): The fervor around artificial intelligence has sparked a gold rush into AI-themed ETFs, a...
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Tencent may surprise with margin, shareholder return
(March 19): Tencent Holdings Ltd.’s earnings report due Wednesday may provide positive catalysts for...
Source: TheEdge

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KLCI pares losses headed into lunch break
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI remained in the red as it entered the lunch break, although it had pared ...
Source: TheStar

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GFM Services climbs to three-year high on bonus issue of warrants
KUALA LUMPUR (March 19): Shares of GFM Services Bhd climbed on Tuesday to their highest in three yea...
Source: TheEdge

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ACE Market-bound Alpha IVF posts 2Q net profit of RM12m
KUALA LUMPUR (March 19): ACE Market-bound Alpha IVF Group Bhd posted a net profit of RM12.21 million...
Source: TheEdge

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SkyWorld partners RHB Banking to offer 95% green home financing for two of its projects
KUALA LUMPUR (March 19): SkyWorld Development Bhd has partnered with RHB Banking Group to offer a hi...
Source: TheEdge

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Apollo Food charts new all-time-high since listing in 1996
KUALA LUMPUR (March 19): Shares of Apollo Food Holdings Bhd on Tuesday soared to a new all-time high...
Source: TheEdge

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SEMICON Southeast Asia 2024 set to take place from May 28-30 in KL
KUALA LUMPUR (March 19): SEMI’s SEMICON Southeast Asia 2024 is set to take place from May 28-30 at t...
Source: TheEdge

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NCT Alliance in pact to set up Hard Rock Cafe in Genting Highlands
(From left) NCT Alliance Bhd executive director Yap Chun Theng, NCT Alliance Bhd group executive dir...
Source: TheEdge

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YTL Power creates advanced supercomputer to meet demand for cloud-based solutions
KUALA LUMPUR: YTL Power International Bhd has announced the formation of YTL AI Cloud, a "specialise...
Source: TheStar

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Magni-Tech surges to three-year high on strong 3Q earnings
KUALA LUMPUR (March 19): Shares in Magni-Tech Industries Bhd surged on Tuesday to their highest in t...
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Apollo Food's profits propel share price to all-time high
KUALA LUMPUR: Apollo Food Holdings Bhd's trading stock was bought up to record-high levels in Tuesda...
Source: TheStar

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Volatile start on Bursa Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia started on a volatile note following a a flattish performance in the pr...
Source: TheStar

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YTL Power set to deploy and manage Nvidia’s AI supercomputer in Johor
KUALA LUMPUR (March 19): YTL Power International has set up YTL AI Cloud, a specialised provider of ...
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Phillip Capital starts coverage on Bumi Armada, sees record-high profit in 2024
KUALA LUMPUR (March 19): Phillip Capital has initiated coverage on Bumi Armada Bhd (BAB) with a “buy...
Source: TheEdge

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Tech tycoon Lynch called ‘massive fraud’ mastermind by US
(March 19): UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch masterminded a “massive fraud” to dupe Hewlett Packard Co. int...
Source: TheEdge

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Nvidia unveils flagship AI chip, the B200, aiming to extend dominance
SAN JOSE, California (March 19): Artificial-intelligence semiconductor powerhouse Nvidia unveiled a ...
Source: TheEdge

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SMI says one of its substantial shareholders against proposals to appoint new directors, filed complaint to SC
KUALA LUMPUR (March 19): The board of directors of South Malaysia Industries Bhd (SMI), who held an ...
Source: TheEdge

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HELPING BUSINESSES SCALE AND GROW WITH TECH
DIGITAL transformation is the new trend in today’s fast-changing business environment, leading to or...
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TT Vision forms JV to set up solar energy-related automation equipment manufacturing base in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): TT Vision Holdings Bhd said it is partnering with a Singapore-based company...
Source: TheEdge

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EV maker Fisker stops production, warns it may need to seek bankruptcy
(March 18): Fisker Inc is pausing production for the next six weeks as the electric vehicle (EV) mak...
Source: TheEdge

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JAG controls 62.72% stake in KUB following MGO
PETALING JAYA: JAG Capital Holdings Bhd’s mandatory general offer (MGO) for KUB Malaysia Bhd at 60 s...
Source: TheStar

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After MGO, Johari Ghani’s JAG now controls 62.72% stake in KUB
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): The mandatory general offer (MGO) by JAG Capital Holdings Bhd for KUB Malay...
Source: TheEdge

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Magni-Tech remains cautiously optimistic for FY24
PETALING JAYA: Magni-Tech Industries Bhd remains cautiously optimistic over its business outlook for...
Source: TheStar

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Logitech CFO quits after just over a year in role, shares slump
(March 18): Swiss computer accessories maker Logitech said on Monday that finance chief Charles Boyn...
Source: TheEdge

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Kelington expanding reach to Germany and Hong Kong
PETALING JAYA: Integrated engineering solutions provide Kelington Group Bhd is taking a step forward...
Source: TheSun

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QES Group’s RM40 mil plant in Penang a testament to its ESG commitment
GEORGE TOWN (March 18): QES Group Bhd’s RM40 million plant in Batu Kawan Industrial Park (BKIP) is a...
Source: TheEdge

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Ge-Shen acquires 60% stakes in ARD and ATSCM for RM13.5mil cash
KUALA LUMPUR: Ge-Shen Corp Bhd has entered a non-binding term sheet to acquire 60% stakes each in Am...
Source: TheStar

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Zantat’s FY2023 revenue rises 8.65% year-on-year
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): Zantat Holdings Bhd’s net profit for its fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2024 ...
Source: TheEdge

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Magni-Tech 3QFY2024 profit jumps 92%, raises dividend to 3.5 sen
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): Garment and packaging product maker Magni-Tech Industries Bhd’s net profit ...
Source: TheEdge

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New Hoong Fatt proposes one-into-two share split to improve trading liquidity
KUALA LUMPUR (Mar 18): Auto parts manufacturer New Hoong Fatt Holdings Bhd (NHF) has proposed to und...
Source: TheEdge

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Porsche sees Malaysia, Singapore as its keys to Asean
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): Porsche AG, which recorded stronger deliveries worldwide in 2023, is lookin...
Source: TheEdge

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Globaltec gets more time to undertake South Sumatera gas exploration
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): Globaltec Formation Bhd said its Australian-listed NuEnergy Gas Ltd has sec...
Source: TheEdge

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Eversendai says unable to give value breakdown on RM5.4b projects due to NDAs
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): Despite Eversendai Corp Bhd announcing that it has secured four new project...
Source: TheEdge

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Soybean oil futures now traded on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives
PETALING JAYA: Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Bhd has commenced trading of the Bursa Malaysia DCE Soybea...
Source: TheSun

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Epicon secures RM191 mil mixed-use development contract in Perak
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): Epicon Bhd (formerly known as Konsortium Transnasional Bhd) has secured a m...
Source: TheEdge

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ANZ CEO looks for India, China growth as focus shifts
(March 18): ANZ Group Holdings Ltd chief executive officer Shayne Elliott aims to grow the firm’s pr...
Source: TheEdge

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Converging content and commerce
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): Despite widespread scepticism among users regarding online shopping, TikTok...
Source: TheEdge

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Apollo declares 50 sen dividend as 3Q profit nearly triples on disposal gain
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): Apollo Food Holdings Bhd’s net profit for its third quarter ended Jan 31, 2...
Source: TheEdge

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Market higher on selective buying
KUALA LUMPUR: The local bourse ended firmer on Monday as mild profit-taking emerged among selective ...
Source: TheStar

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AirAsia ramps up expansion with Cambodia flights from May
(March 18): AirAsia’s Cambodia unit kicked off ticket sales for domestic flights as the budget carri...
Source: TheEdge

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UEM Sunrise partners Intermedika to incorporate wellness element in future developments
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): UEM Sunrise Bhd has partnered with Intermedika Co Ltd, a Phuket-based consu...
Source: TheEdge

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5G in Malaysia — Single Wholesale Network driving regional leadership
MALAYSIA has adopted a unique approach to its 5G rollout by implementing a Single Wholesale Network ...
Source: TheEdge

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Türkiye moves against Meta over Threads-Instagram data sharing
ISTANBUL (March 18): Türkiye's competition authority imposed on Monday an interim measure on Meta P...
Source: TheEdge

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Malaysia — land of endless bailouts
This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly on March 11, 2024 - March 17, 2024 THE Feder...
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Apple in talks to let Google's Gemini power iPhone AI features, Bloomberg News says
BENGALURU (March 18): Apple is in talks to build Google's Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) engine...
Source: TheEdge

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Brokers Digest: Local Equities - KPJ Healthcare Bhd, IHH Healthcare Bhd, Dialog Group Bhd, PPB Group Bhd
This article first appeared in Capital, The Edge Malaysia Weekly on March 11, 2024 - March 17, 2024 ...
Source: TheEdge

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Kelington to venture into Germany, Hong Kong markets
KUALA LUMPUR: Kelington Group Bhd is making plans to expand into Germany and Hong Kong to capitalise...
Source: TheStar

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Experience holistic multi-generational wellness living at GEMS Residences
GEMS Residences benefits from IOI Resort City’s robust ecosystem of amenities including vibrant comm...
Source: TheStar

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Experience holistic multi-generational wellness living at GEMS Residences
GEMS Residences benefits from IOI Resort City’s robust ecosystem of amenities including vibrant comm...
Source: TheStar

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Slower but still decent growth expected for property counters
This article first appeared in Capital, The Edge Malaysia Weekly on March 11, 2024 - March 17, 2024 ...
Source: TheEdge

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MAHB, govt extend operating agreements to 2069
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has secured new operating agreements (OA) from t...
Source: TheStar

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Soybean oil futures now available for trading on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Bhd (BMD) has commenced trading of the Bursa Mal...
Source: TheEdge

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Chinese firms seek closer ties with Malaysia, Mr DIY may benefit — HSBC
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): Companies in China are increasingly investing and trading more with Malaysi...
Source: TheEdge

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ITMAX subsidiary gets 15-year traffic surveillance contract worth RM77m in Kulai
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): ITMAX System Bhd’s subsidiary has secured a video surveillance and traffic ...
Source: TheEdge

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FBM KLCI bounces back as banks gain on positive China data
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI shrugged off the weakness from earlier in the day as financial services s...
Source: TheStar

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16 Sierra: A Rising Address Taking Puchong South to New Heights
PUTRAJAYA: Prominently sited at the heart of Klang Valley’s southern growth corridor, 16 Sierra is a...
Source: TheEdge

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Zantat's IPO public portion oversubscribed 130.15 times
KUALA LUMPUR: The public portion of Zantat Holdings Bhd's initial public offering (IPO) has been ove...
Source: TheStar

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MAHB, govt sign operating agreements to extend rights until 2069
SEPANG (March 18): Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) and the government on Monday signed new agr...
Source: TheEdge

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Feb 2024 vehicle sales lower at 62,833 units
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s new vehicle sales slid 4 per cent to 62,833 units in February 2024 from 65,...
Source: TheStar

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Kelington marks foray into Germany and Hong Kong to ride semiconductor wave
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): Kelington Group Bhd has taken a strategic step forward in its global growth...
Source: TheEdge

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Public portion of Zantat’s IPO oversubscribed by 130.15 times
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): The public portion of Zantat Holdings Bhd’s initial public offering (IPO) h...
Source: TheEdge

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MAA: Malaysia’s vehicle sales shrank in February, may rebound in March
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): Malaysia’s vehicle sales contracted in February, down 1% from a year earlie...
Source: TheEdge

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Soybean oil futures now listed on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Bhd has commenced trading of soybean oil futures, the first...
Source: TheStar

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Auto TIV to decline in 2024, says RHB
KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Research is leaving its total industry volume (TIV) projection for the auto sector...
Source: TheStar

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Net foreign outflow moderates to RM415.1mil on Bursa Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: The net outflow of foreign funds from Bursa Malaysia moderated to RM415.1mil in the pa...
Source: TheStar

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RHB IB stays positive on upstream services players, Dialog, Yinson and Dayang top picks
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): RHB Investment Bank (RHB IB) has maintained its “overweight” rating of the ...
Source: TheEdge

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Petronas to enhance Bumiputera participation in projects,
KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) aims to improve efforts to include Bumiputera compan...
Source: TheSun

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Profit-taking weighs on FBM KLCI
KUALA LUMPUR: The strong performance in Asian markets could help to keep domestic share prices on fi...
Source: TheStar

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ByteDance investors could win in TikTok sale, US Republican lawmaker says
(March 18): Investors of TikTok’s Chinese parent company stand to benefit if it sells the app, becau...
Source: TheEdge

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How Sarawak is enabling an inclusive, green and digital economy with Huawei
SINGAPORE (March 18): Recognising that internet connectivity is vital to economic growth, the Sarawa...
Source: TheEdge

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Trading ideas: AirAsia X, Microlink, Fajarbaru, Binastra, Parkson Retail and PETRONAS Gas
KUALA LUMPUR: Companies that recently made headlines include AirAsia X, Microlink, Fajarbaru, Binast...
Source: TheStar

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HLIB keeps buy on Sunway with higher target price of RM3.76
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) has maintained its “buy” rating on Sunway...
Source: TheEdge

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TSMC considering advanced chip packaging capacity in Japan, sources say
TOKYO (March 18): Taiwan's TSMC is looking at building advanced packaging capacity in Japan, accordi...
Source: TheEdge

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Malaysia seen remaining as important partner to Saudi Arabia
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia will continue to be an important partner to Saudi Arabia, ties are expected...
Source: TheSun

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Reddit's IPO as much as five times oversubscribed, sources say
NEW YORK (March 18): Reddit's initial public offering is currently between four and five times overs...
Source: TheEdge

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THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT FOR MKHOP
MKH Oil Palm (East Kalimantan) Bhd is poised to capitalise on the spillover effects emanating from t...
Source: TheStar

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Anwar’s meeting with Microsoft’s Satya rescheduled
KUALA LUMPUR (March 17): The earlier announced meeting between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrah...
Source: TheEdge

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Shariah-compliant digital bank Rize launches personal financing campaign
KUALA LUMPUR (March 17): Rize, the shariah-compliant digital bank powered by alrajhi bank Malaysia, ...
Source: TheEdge

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Xpeng to launch cheaper EV brand amid fierce China price competition
BEIJING (March 17): Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng announced plans to launch a cheaper br...
Source: TheEdge

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Contracts, MOUs worth over RM5b to be signed at Asia defence services and national security 2024 exhibitions
KUALA LUMPUR (March 17): The Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (Natsec) Asia 2024 ex...
Source: TheEdge

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Govt to announce several new approaches that benefit Felda settlers — Ahmad Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR (March 17): The government will announce several new approaches next week that would be...
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Advent nearing deal to buy Canadian payments processor Nuvei, source says
NEW YORK/BENGALURU (March 16): Private equity firm Advent International is in advanced talks to buy ...
Source: TheEdge

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Tesla to raise prices of Model Y electric vehicles in parts of Europe
BENGALURU (March 16): Tesla said on Saturday that it would increase the price of its Model Y electri...
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Malaysia welcomes China Eastern’s inaugural flight from Kunming to KL
PUTRAJAYA (March 16): China Eastern Airlines has become the latest international airline to operate ...
Source: TheEdge

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