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Taiwanese chip making giant TSMC said Friday its net sales rose by more than a third last year, beating its own forecast. — Reuters pic

TSMC chips in big: Revenue soars 33.9pc as AI demand powers growth

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo and India’s Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw meet during the 18th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD) held in Bhubaneswar, India, earlier this week. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia-India Digital Council formalised, to serve as catalyst for bilateral digital trade, says Gobind

File photo of a oil palm fruit harvest in progress at Kampung Ulu Kuang in Chemor, near Ipoh, September 29, 2003. — Picture by Farhan Najib

MPOB report: Malaysia’s palm oil exports drop nearly 10pc in December

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Finex Launched ‘Get X2’ Trading Competition to Celebrate the New Year

In a note, it said inflation which is still benign and a robust growth outlook suggest that BNM can afford to leave the OPR at its current level for a prolonged period. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

BMI expects Bank Negara to hold OPR at 3.0pc at January 22 meeting

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Trend Micro and Intel Innovate to Weed Out Covert Threats

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The Best of Both Worlds: Enjoy Authentic, World-Class Deli Meats this Chinese New Year

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Chinachem Group Attains International Recognition for Sustainable Development Efforts

At 9.10am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) increased by 3.48 points to 1,604.29 from Thursday’s close of 1,600.81, after opening 2.73 points firmer at 1,603.54. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Bursa Malaysia starts Friday in the green, driven by bargain hunters

At 8.02 am, the ringgit traded at 4.5000/5100 against the greenback from 4.5005/5055 at yesterday’s close. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

US dollar strength supports ringgit’s gains despite hawkish Fed stance

The investment frenzy points to pent-up demand in China for overseas investments at a time when bond yields are hitting record lows at home, the yuan is at 16-month lows and the stock market is struggling. — Reuters pic

Hong Kong mutual funds sell out as China eases trading limits

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Dah Sing Bank and Hong Kong Small and Medium Enterprises Association Join Hands to Support SMEs to Better Understand and Practice ESG

At 6pm, the ringgit edged down to 4.5005/5055 versus the US dollar from Wednesday’s close of 4.5000/5050. — Picture By Choo Choy May

US dollar momentum pressures ringgit for a second day

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FEV develops AI-supported driver monitoring system CogniSafe

Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said he believes the ringgit will continue to remain supported by the further narrowing of interest rate differentials with the United States and other countries, as well as the growing investor optimism. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Bank Negara governor: Ringgit on right track, supported by strong fundamentals and growth prospects 

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 14.02 points, or 0.86 per cent, to 1,600.81 from Wednesday’s close of 1,614.83. — Picture Ahmad Zamzahuri

External pressures keep FBM KLCI in the red for a second day