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Japan ‘regrets’ US move to impose 10-12.5pc tariffs, urges adherence to last year’s pact
TOKYO, July 24 — Japan “regrets” new US tariffs, the government said today, after Tokyo was included on Washington’s list of trading partners hit with levies ranging from 10 to 12.5 per cent. “Japan’s industry and trade are conducted in
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Brussels slaps Google with US$1b fines, Digital Markets Act delivers biggest blow yet
BRUSSELS, July 23 — The European Union on Thursday slapped Google with fines worth 890 million euros (US$1 billion) in a move that risks escalating tensions with the United States. The EU fined the US giant 460 million euros for
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Malaysian business confidence weakens in 1H 2026 amid rising costs, global uncertainties, says ACCCIM
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Business confidence among Malaysian firms weakened in the first half of 2026, with the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) Business and Economic Conditions Survey (M-BECS) showing companies grappling with rising
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EU clears US$110b Paramount-Universal merger but blocks joint distribution
BRUSSELS, July 23 — The European Union on Wednesday gave the conditional green light for Paramount Skydance’s US$110 billion (RM450 billion) takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. After there were concerns about the deal’s impact on film distribution in Europe, Brussels
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Ringgit slips against US dollar as FOMC rate hike fears mount
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — The ringgit eased against the US dollar in the early session, tracking other major currencies, as the domestic unit is likely to stay cautious amid lingering West Asia tensions that further disrupt global oil and
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Google Cloud up 80pc, profits triple, capex surges as Alphabet tops Q2 expectations
SAN FRANCISCO, July 23 — Google’s cloud business grew by more than 80 per cent, the company said on Wednesday, which exceeded investor expectations who are looking for signs that the company’s AI investments are paying off. CEO Sundar Pichai
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Mynews buys Rawang industrial land for RM24.7m to build new distribution centre
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — Mynews Holdings Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Mynews Retail Sdn Bhd has entered into a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Thung Hing Metal Industry Sdn Bhd to acquire 13.5 acres leasehold industrial land in Rawang,
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Trump imposing 100pc tariff on generic drugs from August 2028
WASHINGTON, July 22 — US President Donald Trump announced yesterday the imposition of steep tariffs on imported generic drugs from August 2028, a move he said was aimed at onshoring production of such pharmaceutical products. “Effective August 1st, 2026, all Generic
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CIMB Malaysia now supports Apple Pay: Limited to credit cards, get up to RM118 cashback
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — Apple Pay is finally available to CIMB Malaysia customers after almost 4 years since the feature was made available for Malaysian consumers. Previously, CIMB said that they were working to support Apple Pay in 2H
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Judge pauses US$110b Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger as 12 US states sue to block deal
SAN FRANCISCO, July 21 — A federal judge in California on Monday ordered Paramount Skydance and Warner Brothers Discovery to temporarily pause their merger while a case brought by multiple states challenging the deal moves forward. The companies are prohibited
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