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Economy
Thousands of jobs likely saved through US deal
KUALA LUMPUR: Thousands of jobs in Malaysia will probably be saved by the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) signed between Malaysia and the United States.
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Star Biz7
Ringgit just a guide for OPR
The recent strengthening of the ringgit will not directly influence decisions on the overnight policy rate (OPR), though it may serve as a contributing factor, says Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
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Business
Beijing CBD rises to 6th globally
BEIJING: Beijing Central Business District (CBD) ranked sixth globally in the 2025 Global Business Districts Attractiveness Report released last Friday, moving up one place from 2020.
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Insight
Walmart’s CEO change comes at a dangerous moment
THERE'S never a good time for a highly regarded chief executive officer (CEO) to step down, but Doug McMillon's (pic) surprise decision to retire from Walmart Inc looks particularly inopportune.
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Analyst Reports
Swift forecast to handle higher volumes in 4Q
PETALING JAYA: Swift Haulage Bhd's fourth quarter (4Q25) could see better results as higher volumes and seasonally stronger demand support margin recovery.
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Corporate News
Swiss tariff deal brings some relief to struggling watchmakers
ZURICH: Three months. That's how long it took Swiss watchmaker Grovana to restart exports to the United States when Donald Trump hit the country with a 39% tariff rate.
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Corporate News
Barrick Mining mulls splitting into two entities
TORONTO: The board of Canada's Barrick Mining has raised the possibility of splitting the company into two separate entities, one focused on North America and the other on Africa and Asia, four sources familiar with the company's thinking tells Reuters.
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Business
US hedge funds trim stakes in ‘Magnificent Seven’
NEW YORK: Wall Street's largest hedge funds reduced exposure to "Magnificent Seven" stocks including Nvidia, Amazon, Alphabet and Meta in the third quarter (3Q), while taking new positions in application software, eCommerce and payments companies, according to regulatory filings.
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Technology
Google to lift India hub plan above US$15bil
MUMBAI: Alphabet Inc's Google is expected to boost its investment in Andhra Pradesh beyond US$15bil after five years, according to the leader of the southern Indian state.
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Commodities
Gold futures forecast to rebound
KUALA LUMPUR: Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade on a firmer footing this week, with traders eyeing a rebound within the US$4,160 to US$4,210 per troy ounce range.
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Star Biz7
Ringgit glitters
The ringgit's recent rally appears to be grounded in improving fundamentals and policy credibility, setting Malaysia apart from its Asean peers.
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Technology
Google to invest US$40bil in new Texas data centres
NEW YORK: Alphabet Inc's Google plans to invest US$40bil in three new Texas data centres, part of an effort to add artificial intelligence (AI) computing power in a state that's also drawn multibillion investments from competitors such as OpenAI and Anthropic PBC.
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Retail
Pop Mart’s Labubu risks Beanie Babies-style bust
HONG KONG: The euphoria surrounding Labubu toys is starting to resemble the boom-and-bust cycle that ended in the collapse of Beanie Babies in the 1990s, a warning sign for investors, a bearish analyst says.
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Technology
Tech investors jittery as Nvidia earnings loom
NEW YORK: Turbulence in technology stocks could ratchet higher this week as investors react to the quarterly report from Nvidia Corp, the world's largest company by market value that is at the heart of Wall Street's artificial intelligence (AI) trade.
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Star Biz7
Tariffs to remain whatever the ruling
Between now and June 2026, the US Supreme Court is set to decide on the legality of reciprocal tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a cornerstone of US President Donald Trump's trade policy.
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Star Biz7
Healthy break for insurers
The extreme upward pressure on medical insurance premiums in the last two years or so may vanish soon.
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Star Biz7
The downsides of living mobile
Mobile homes are versatile living spaces that encompass a variety of structures designed for mobility and convenience. This umbrella term includes caravan homes, campervans and motorhomes, each offering unique features suited for different lifestyles.
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Star Biz7
Gens Y and Z now dominate
A dynamic shift in wealth strategies adopted by Malaysia's newest and largest demographic cohorts, namely Generations Y and Z, is causing a fundamental and sustained transformation within the nation's real estate and property development sectors.
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Star Biz7
Sarawak’s rising property appeal
Since 2024, Sarawak's property market has undergone a facelift that significantly mitigates risk and ensures margin stability.
