Economy

UK retail sales up as consumers defy Brexit turmoil

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By BLOOMBERG
LONDON • UK retail sales increased for a third consecutive month in March, with online shopping and groceries accounting for much of the ...

Malaysia to leverage on 5G in 3 years, says Dr Mahathir

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Nations which respond quickly to disruption have always been able to ride the wave of radical changes, says PM
by ALIFAH ZAINUDDIN / pic by MUHD AMIN ...

Govt to move forward after 1 year of 1MDB clean-up

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The coalition finds the damage from 1MDB more extensive than expected, says Dr M
by NG MIN SHEN / pic by ISMAIL CHE RUS AFTER spending the better part ...

UK inflation stays below target on games, cheaper food

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By BLOOMBERG
LONDON • UK inflation unexpectedly stayed below target last month as higher fuel prices were offset by the cost of food and computer ...

Singapore exports slump on electronics

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By BLOOMBERG
SINGAPORE • Singapore’s electronics exports slumped in March by the most since 2013, an ominous sign that it will take longer for the ...

China’s strengthening economy bolsters hand in Trump trade talks

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The data is a reversal from January when key readings were pointing to a pronounced downturn
By BLOOMBERG BEIJING • China’s economy rebounded through ...

TRXC awards Gadang RM38m contract to build bridge

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By FARA AISYAH / Pic By TMR File
TRX City Sdn Bhd (TRXC), the master developer of the upcoming international financial district Tun Razak Exchange ...

ECRL deal — could China buy extra 500,000 tonnes of palm oil?

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Bringing inventory level to 2.4m-2.5m tonnes will have a positive impact on palm oil prices
by ALIFAH ZAINUDDIN / pic by TMR GRAPHIC China’s ...

ECRL revival expected to boost East Coast tourism industry

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Mita expects to attract more than 15,000 tourists from China to Kelantan this year
by AFIQ AZIZ / pic by BLOOMBERG The new East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) ...

BoJ must couple easing with unwinding vision

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By BLOOMBERG
TOKYO • The Bank of Japan (BoJ) needs a vision for eventually unwinding its massive asset purchases if it eases policy further, according ...

HLIB rates ‘Underweight’ on plantation

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By NUR HAZIQAH A MALEK / Pic By AFP
Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) has maintained its ‘Underweight’ stance on the Malaysian plantation sector ...

MoF elects 7 members to MVCDC

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By NG MIN SHEN / Pic By MUHD AMIN NAHARUL
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) yesterday announced that seven new members were appointed to the ...