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Lens Technology and Rokid Usher in a New Era for AR: A Synergy of Innovation and Ecosystem Integration

LKIM is boosting downstream activities, including new fish fillet processing plants, to meet growing demand from the food and tourism sectors. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia ramps up fish processing to meet rising seafood demand

Motorists queue at a fuel station in Kolkata as India rolls out E20 petrol, a 20 per cent ethanol blend that carmakers say is safe but slightly reduces mileage. — Reuters pic

India’s carmakers say ethanol fuel hurts mileage but is safe, as motorists complain

SK Hynix said in a statement that it ‘will maintain close communication with both Korean and the US governments and take necessary measures to minimise the impact on our business.’ — Reuters pic

US makes it harder for SK Hynix, Samsung to make chips in China

The official purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 49.4 in August versus 49.3 in July, remaining below the 50-mark separating growth from contraction and missing a median forecast of 49.5 in a Reuters poll. — Reuters pic

China manufacturing activity shrinks for fifth straight month in August

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Shopee Partners with POP MART for Sell-Out Launch of LABUBU 4.0 and ROCK THE UNIVERSE Plush, with Restocks on the Way

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Shopee Rai Lokal Spotlights Dododots and Siti Khadijah as Leaders of Innovation Through ‘Cerita Kita, Cara Kita’

Thailand will roll out new 50- and 100-baht polymer banknotes starting November 21, featuring a durable plastic design, upgraded security elements, and tactile features for the visually impaired. — Picture from X/bankofthailand

Thailand’s new 50- and 100-baht notes: Real, just plastic from Nov 2025

Afghanistan now charges airlines a US$700 overflight fee, offering the Taliban a new revenue stream. — AFP pic

Cash-strapped Taliban eye Afghan airspace fees as new lifeline; airlines must pay US$700 to fly overhead

Rakuten Trade’s Thong Pak Leng says trading may be muted next week due to the National Day and Maulidur Rasul holidays, with the index seen moving between 1,570 and 1,600. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Market optimism builds as Bursa edges closer to 1,600 level after Merdeka weekend

The ringgit is expected to hover around 4.21–4.23 in the first week of September 2025. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Ringgit steadies as markets eye Bank Negara and US jobs data in first week of Sept

Bank Negara Malaysia is expected to continue operations to absorb excess liquidity from the financial system. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia’s central bank mops up excess cash to stabilise market

A postal workers sort packages at the Los Angeles Processing and Distribution Center, as the US ends tariff exemptions on small imports. — AFP pic

US ends tariff exemption on parcels, raising costs for e-commerce buyers

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Ingdan, Inc. (400.HK) Announces 2025 Interim Results

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Wesley Methodist School Celebrates Unity, Patriotism, and Diversity in Conjunction with National Day

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Huatai Securities' H1 2025 Net Profit Surges Over 40%, Fueled by Tech Leadership and Global Growth