HONG KONG, March 31 �" Tokyo led another plunge across Asian markets today while gold hit a record high as investors stee...

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BEIJING: China's manufacturing activity expanded at the fastest pace in a year in March, a factory survey showed on Monday, with new orders boosting production, giving the world's No. 2 economy some reprieve as it deals with an intensifying U.S. trade ...

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Pop Mart International Group Ltd expects annual revenue to reach 20 billion yuan ($2.75 billion) in 2025, reflecting a 50 percent year-on-year rise, and anticipates growth in overseas markets to exceed 10 billion yuan as the company pushes to become a ...

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Gold prices on Monday soared above $3,100 per ounce for the first time as concerns around U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and the potential economic fallout, combined with geopolitical worries, drove a fresh wave of investments into the safe-have...

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BEIJING: China's manufacturing activity expanded at the fastest pace in a year in March, an official factory survey showed on Monday, in a positive sign for the world's second-largest economy as it deals with an escalating U.S. trade war.

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SEOUL: South Korea shares fell to the lowest level in nearly two months on Monday in the first day of trading after it fully lifted a five-year ban on short-selling that has hindered its inclusion in MSCI's developed market index.

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ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that reciprocal tariffs he is set to announce this week will include all nations, not just a smaller group of 10 to 15 countries with the biggest trade imbalances.

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Amid talk of a merger with Indonesian rival GoTo, Grab sends a message about balancing strong growth and sustained profitability, says Momentum Works’ Li Jianggan.

Channel News Asia 10 hours ago

Every year, about 100,000 new bikes are sold in Malaysia, with the second-hand motorbike market accounting for about 10% to 12%.

The Star 16 hours ago

The mechanics of reshoring hinge on making the United States more attractive than other countries in production and innovation.

The Star 16 hours ago

After what seems to be a turbulent start to the year, marked by a sharp decline in its market value and its first-ever quarterly loss, SFP Tech Holdings Bhd is working to regain its footing.

The Star 16 hours ago

It took MR DIY Group (M) Bhd, which sells everything from screwdrivers to biscuits, nearly 19 years to open its 500th store in 2019.

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The world is experiencing increased barriers to open trade at a pace that hasn't been seen in decades, since US president Donald Trump came to power.

The Star 16 hours ago

It has been a while since a listed banking group called for a rights issue.

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Sao Paulo: Brazilian meatpacker JBS has announced that it will invest US$100mil to build two factories in Vietnam, aiming to expand its presence in South-East Asia and strengthen its position in the global market.

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SINGAPORE: A power plant in Myanmar built and operated by Singapore's Sembcorp Industries has experienced a power trip because of grid failure following an earthquake that hit the country last Friday.

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Jakarta: Lippo Group has pledged to resolve the problems surrounding the long-stalled Meikarta project within four months, according to the Public Housing and Settlements Ministry.

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NEW DELHI: An Indian court has declined requests from JSW Steel and Trafigura to allow certain shipments of a steelmaking raw material, a court order shows, the latest setback after New Delhi's new policy curbing imports rattled the sector.

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Stuttgart: Germany's leading car manufacturers lagged behind much of the global competition last year, struggling with weak sales and falling profitability, according to an analysis by auditing and consulting firm EY.

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Rome: Italy's state-run postal service raised its stake in Telecom Italia SpA to almost 25%, overtaking Vivendi SE as the phone carrier's biggest investor and ending the French media conglomerate's decade-long tenure at the Italian company. 

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Berlin: A majority of German companies operating abroad are seeing an increase in trade barriers, with the United States in particular transformed from a "beacon of hope" into a "problem region", according to a new survey.

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New York: Billionaire Elon Musk says his xAI artificial intelligence startup has acquired the X platform at a valuation of US$33bil , marking a surprise twist for the social network formerly known as Twitter. 

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Brasilia: Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says the country's first line of defence against US tariffs will be negotiation rather than immediate retaliatory measures.

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Washington: Canada and Mexico won protection against potential new US auto tariffs in 2018 as part of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on trade, but there is no evidence that President Donald Trump will honour those commitments as he imposes 25% ...

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PETALING JAYA: The earnings recovery momentum of the local rubber glove sector may be halted as the sales volumes and average selling prices (ASPs) trended down in January and February.

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