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NAVER Posts Record High Earnings in Q3
NAVER records operating revenue of KRW 1.727 trillion and operating income of KRW 349.8 billion Consolidated operating revenue grew 26.9% YoY, based on proactive investments in technology and a robust business ecosystem WEBTOON revenue grew 79% YoY while SNOW more
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Labuan LFSA compels industry players to comply with global AML/ CFT standards
LABUAN: The Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) has compelled financial industry players to comply with the global Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) standards. It has issued guidelines applicable to the Labuan reporting institutions to ensure that transactions carried
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Thai made Astra Zeneca Covid -19 vaccine authorised for WHO emergency use
KUALA LUMPUR: AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine manufactured in Thailand has been authorised under the World Health Organisation (WHO) Emergency Use Listing (EUL) procedure with immediate effect. The biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, in a statement today, stated that WHO has granted EUL to
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Strong commodities performance boosts Ringgit
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher on Thursday, buoyed by the positive sentiment following the strong commodities performance. Brent crude oil is currently trading at US$86 per barrel, while crude palm oil closed at an all-time high on Wednesday with the
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Floods: Over 1,000 people in five states evacuated to relief centres
KUALA LUMPUR: Heavy rainfall in several states yesterday evening had caused flash floods with more than 1,000 people evacuated to temporary relief centres (PPS). In MELAKA, 590 other victims from 155 families were evacuated to nine PPS this morning, an increase
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Malaysia must seize digital transformation opportunities
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must seize digital transformation opportunities, as not only are they critical for Malaysia’s economic recovery efforts, but they also enhance the country’s future economic resilience, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. Quoting
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A wise ruler needs no additional power – Sultan Nazrin
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah today said that a wise Ruler does not need any additional power if the three rights as a Constitutional Monarch are handled wisely and prudently. He said the three rights of
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Malaysia to send delegation to Climate Change Conference in Scotland
SHAH ALAM: Malaysia will send a delegation to attend the Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, starting on Oct 31 to conclude negotiations on several issues related to the implementation of the Paris Agreement which has been
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HGC Appoints Cliff Tam as Senior Vice President of Global Data Strategy & Operations, International Business, to Help Customers Reach New Digital Frontiers
HONG KONG, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — HGC Global Communications Limited (HGC) today announced the appointment of Cliff Tam as Senior Vice President of Global Data Strategy & Operations, International Business. Working within the HGC International Business team, he will be
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Marriott International Continues To Expand Footprint In Australia With The Introduction Of The Courtyard By Marriott Brand To Perth
SYDNEY, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Marriott International, Inc. today signed an agreement with Hesperia to introduce the Courtyard by Marriott brand to Perth, bringing the brand’s timeless, classic style to one of Western Australia’s fastest growing commercial and residential
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