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Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress Legislative Affairs Commission Director Shen Chunyao (2nd left), CPC Leading Group Member and National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Vice Chairperson Mu Hong (3rd left), Central Financial and Economic Affairs Commission Deputy Director Han Wenxiu (3rd right), Ministry of Education CPC Leading Group Secretary and Minister of Education Huai Jinpeng (2nd right), and Policy Research Office Deputy Director Tang Fangyu (right) attend a press conference of the Central Committee of the CPC in Beijing on July 19, 2024. All eyes were on how this week’s Third Plenum meeting of the Communist Party in Beijing, attended by President Xi Jinping, might tackle the deepening economic malaise. But few new policies were announced as the meeting wrapped up on July 18. — AFP pic

‘Complex contradictions’ loom as China sets ambitious economic goals, faces rocky path

Proton is ramping up production for the 2024 Proton X50 to meet the model’s overwhelming demand and expedite the delivery timeline for customers by August 2024. ― Bernama pic

Proton ramps up 2024 X50 production after receiving 8,000 bookings in a month

Malaysia’s economy is estimated to expand by 5.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2024, up from 4.2 per cent in the previous quarter. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia’s economy poised for surge: Q2 2024 GDP expected to grow 5.8pc, highest since late 2022, says DOSM

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"Bring In The Wine" — Fusing Poetry and Colours SHANGHAI TANG Unveils 2024 Autumn-Winter Collection

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Laura Ellington Music’s "Shining Star Amid The Straits" Captures Singapore’s Spirit

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OxPay on the Verge of Adding Potentially Lucrative Business: Issuing Credit Cards

Wall Street’s top indices fell yesterday as a rebound in tech shares tumbled, adding to losses triggered by fears of new trade tensions. ― Reuters pic

Wall Street stocks tumble as tech rebound loses steam

A planned sale and purchase agreement (S&P) between Sarawak and Affin Bank Bhd’s largest shareholder, the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT), has been delayed. —  Picture by Choo Choy May

Sarawak’s banking ambitions on hold as sources say deal today for Affin Bank takeover postponed

Disney’s streaming service has attracted nearly seven million new subscribers, the company said yesterday. — AFP pic

Streaming rivals team up to reduce costs and attract viewers, challenge Netflix’s dominance

Samsung Electronics and representatives of its biggest workers’ union in South Korea that has been on a strike since early last week have agreed to resume negotiations today. — Reuters pic

Samsung Electronics and largest union in S. Korea to renew strike negotiations

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Luxury Skincare J. Bruhin Muller Announces Launch of New Imperial Rose Collection

The US Justice Department said yesterday the government has made ‘substantial progress’ toward reaching a final plea agreement with Boeing but does not expect to file the details before July 24. ― Reuters file pic

US DoJ nears final plea deal with Boeing over 737 MAX fraud charges

The ringgit rebounded to open slightly higher against the US dollar on positive sentiment ahead of the release of Malaysia’s advance second quarter of 2024 gross domestic product estimates today. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Ringgit rebounds to open slightly higher ahead of Malaysia’s Q2 GDP estimates today

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Zuellig Pharma and Institut AllergoSan sign 10-year regional partnership to bring leading probiotic brand OMNi-BiOTiC® to key markets in Asia

 Netflix yesterday said it added eight million new subscribers in the second quarter, as the home of hit shows The Crown and Bridgerton posted its latest financial earnings that exceeded analyst expectations. — AFP pic

Netflix adds eight million subscribers in Q2 as ad strategy pays off

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OnePlus Announces Return to Metal Unibody Design with OnePlus Nord 4 with In-Depth Discussion