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Contract Professionals Gain Traction in Hong Kong's Challenging Economy: 63% of Employers Hire Contractors in 2024

The yen edged back slightly today after hitting a 38-year low against the dollar. — Reuters file pic

Yen gains after hitting 38-year low, traders on intervention watch

Fitch Ratings has maintained Malaysia’s sovereign credit ratings at BBB  with a ‘stable’ outlook. ― Bernama pic

Fitch maintains Malaysia’s sovereign credit rating at BBB+ with ‘stable’ outlook

The products produced by the Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd factory are ready for export during a Bernama's survey. — Bernama pic

Lynas allocates A$25m capex for Malaysian facility to produce separated HRE products

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Tradewind Finance Pays Tribute to Customers on MSME Day

H&M posted on Thursday a 52-per-cent jump in net profit for the second quarter as the world’s second biggest fashion retailer pressed on with efforts to control costs. — Reuters pic

H&M net profit jumps 52pc in second quarter

Fitch Ratings (Fitch) has maintained Malaysia’s sovereign credit ratings at BBB  with a ‘stable’ outlook, underpinned by a diversified economy and export base. ― Bernama pic

Fitch maintains Malaysia’s sovereign credit rating at BBB+ with ‘stable’ outlook

The Chartered Institute of Digital Economy and the Asean Retail-Chains & Franchise Federation (ARFF) hosted the Asean Business Forum (ABF) 2024 at the Pernas Auditorium Tun Rahah in Bangsar South City yesterday. — Picture courtesy of Asean Business Forum

Asean Business Forum 2024: Delegates discuss digital transformation and trade

Chief statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the mining sector continued to increase by 6.6 per cent, from a double-digit increase of 10 per cent in the previous month, contributed by extraction of crude petroleum of 7.2 per cent and extraction of natural gas (4.6 per cent) indices. ― Reuters pic

Stats Dept: Malaysia's producer price index rises 1.4pc in May 2024

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AI transforming financial reporting globally with near universal adoption expected in the next three years, KPMG analysis finds

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday that Sri Lanka’s agreements with China and other creditor nations to restructure about US$10 billion in bilateral debt took the island nation a step closer towards restoring debt sustainability. — Reuters file pic

Sri Lanka debt deal a key milestone towards restoring debt sustainability, IMF says

IJM Corp Bhd’s shares on Bursa Malaysia surged this morning following the announcement of a RM331.7 million data centre (DC) construction contract. — Picture by Hari Anggara

IJM shares surge on data centre contract win

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Philippine Airlines Partners with ViewQwest to Elevate Network and Security Infrastructure

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IMDA and Amazon Announce Strategic Collaboration to promote digital inclusion and safe online shopping under Digital for Life movement

In a research note today, the investment bank said that the recovery in global trade activity is also expected to lift Malaysia’s manufacturing sector, aided by a low base effect, recovery in the global tech sector and higher commodity prices. ― Reuters file pic

HLIB expects Malaysia’s economic growth to pick up in 2H 2024

A woman walks past an electronic board displaying the exchange rate for the Japanese yen against the US dollar in Tokyo on June 27, 2024. — AFP pic

Japan issues fresh warning against sharp yen falls