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Croatian airports begin to apply Schengen rules
Mon, 27 Mar 2023 02:08:00 +08:00
ZAGREB, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Airports across Croatia began to apply the Schengen rules on Sunday, as air passengers to and from Croatia and other Schengen area members will no longer need to go through passport checks, a significant move that marked the full Schengen membership for Croatia. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2023/03/27/croatian-airports-begin-to-apply-schengen-rules">Read full story</a>
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Tanzania's outbreak of Marburg viral disease is under control: minister
Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:53:00 +08:00
DAR ES SALAAM, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Tanzanian health authorities said late Saturday an outbreak of Marburg viral disease (MVD) that has killed five people in northwestern of the country was under control. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2023/03/27/tanzania039s-outbreak-of-marburg-viral-disease-is-under-control-minister">Read full story</a>
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Banksy's migrant rescue ship seized by Italy's coast guard in Lampedusa
Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:52:00 +08:00
MILAN (Reuters) - A rescue ship funded by British street artist Banksy was seized in Lampedusa on Sunday after Italy's coast guard said the boat had disobeyed its instructions to head to Sicily after carrying out a migrant rescue operation. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2023/03/27/banksy039s-migrant-rescue-ship-seized-by-italy039s-coast-guard-in-lampedusa">Read full story</a>
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Argentina ex-President Macri says he will not be candidate in upcoming elections
Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:12:00 +08:00
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Former Argentine President Mauricio Macri said on Sunday that he will not be a presidential candidate in the country's October general elections, as the opposition coalition moves to confirm its candidates. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2023/03/27/argentina-ex-president-macri-says-he-will-not-be-candidate-in-upcoming-elections">Read full story</a>
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Cubans head to the polls, all eyes on voter turnout
Sun, 26 Mar 2023 23:40:00 +08:00
HAVANA (Reuters) - Cubans began voting early on Sunday for the 470 lawmakers who will represent them in the country´s National Assembly in a closely watched election seen as a referendum on the communist-run government at a time of deep economic crisis. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2023/03/26/cubans-head-to-the-polls-all-eyes-on-voter-turnout">Read full story</a>
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Supply of chicken adequate until Aidilfitri
Sun, 26 Mar 2023 22:43:00 +08:00
JOHOR BARU: The supply of chicken across the country is sufficient until the Aidilfitri celebrations at the end of April, says Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub. He said consumers need not worry about chicken supply. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/03/26/supply-of-chicken-adequate-until-aidilfitri">Read full story</a>
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Kyiv calls for UN Security Council session over Putin's nuclear plans
Sun, 26 Mar 2023 22:02:00 +08:00
KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine on Sunday fiercely criticized plans by Russian President Vladimir Putin to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus and called for an emergency U.N. Security Council session to address the move. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2023/03/26/kyiv-calls-for-un-security-council-session-over-putin039s-nuclear-plans">Read full story</a>
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Blast in Russian town caused by drone, two hurt - TASS
Sun, 26 Mar 2023 21:52:00 +08:00
MOSCOW (Reuters) -A drone caused an explosion in the centre of a Russian town on Sunday, hurting two people and damaging three residential buildings, TASS news agency reported, citing a law enforcement source and an emergency service official. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2023/03/26/blast-causes-crater-in-centre-of-russian-town-two-hurt---tass">Read full story</a>
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Spain tells 'fire tourists' to stay away from forest blaze
Sun, 26 Mar 2023 21:45:00 +08:00
BARRACAS, Spain (Reuters) - Officials urged 'fire tourists' to keep away from blazes raging in eastern Spain on Sunday, saying onlookers were putting themselves at risk and disrupting efforts to quell the flames. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2023/03/26/spain-tells-039fire-tourists039-to-stay-away-from-forest-blaze">Read full story</a>
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Construction worker stretchered down from Mount Kinabalu after fall
Sun, 26 Mar 2023 21:31:00 +08:00
KOTA KINABALU: A construction worker who fell about 15m from a building along a Mount Kinabalu trail has been safely stretchered down by mountain rescuers. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/03/26/construction-worker-stretchered-down-from-mount-kinabalu-after-fall">Read full story</a>
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CPO futures likely to trade with downward bias next week
Sat, 25 Mar 2023 10:08:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with a downward bias next week on weak global sentiment, dealers said. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/03/25/cpo-futures-likely-to-trade-with-downward-bias-next-week">Read full story</a>
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Banks remain on the radar
Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +08:00
Global banks continue to dominate business headlines this week, with the marriage between Swiss banking rivals, UBS Group AG and Credit Suisse Group AG, sparking fresh concerns about the finance sector. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/03/25/banks-remain-on-the-radar">Read full story</a>
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Decision time again for 5G single shared network
Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +08:00
It is crunch time again for the country’s single wholesale network (SWN) model for the fifth generation (5G) of wireless technology. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/03/25/decision-time-again-for-5g-single-shared-network">Read full story</a>
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Dnex in JV to tap into opportunities in Mena region
Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +08:00
Dagang Nexchange Bhd (Dnex) has entered into a joint-venture (JV) agreement with Ajlan & Bros Holdings Group to look at opportunities in smart cities integration and large enterprise projects in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/03/25/dnex-in-jv-to-tap-into-opportunities-in-mena-region">Read full story</a>
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Vivek Sood appointed as Axiata CEO, MD
Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +08:00
Axiata Group Bhd has appointed Vivek Sood as its group chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD) with immediate effect. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/03/25/vivek-sood-appointed-as-axiata-ceo-md">Read full story</a>
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Higher February passenger movements for MAHB
Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +08:00
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) registered 8.3 million total passenger movements in February, of which 3.9 million were international passengers while 4.4 million were domestic. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/03/25/higher-february-passenger-movements-for-mahb">Read full story</a>
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Rupee erases gains on banking worries
Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +08:00
The Indian rupee reversed course to fall yesterday, erasing its weekly gains, as risk sentiment worsened on worries over the health of the financial sector in the United States and Europe. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/03/25/rupee-erases-gains-on-banking-worries">Read full story</a>
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Short Position: Break-up pays, Hap Seng's RPT
Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +08:00
Competition is a bedrock of an efficient economy. It brings prices down and consumers will often gain from being offered the best quality at the lowest price possible. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/03/25/short-position-break-up-pays-hap-seng039s-rpt">Read full story</a>
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Radium thrives on its city niche
Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +08:00
Promoters of Main Market-bound Radium Development Bhd are optimistic the company's listing would pique investors’ interest due to its niche. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/03/25/radium-thrives-on-its-city-niche">Read full story</a>
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QES continues investing
Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +08:00
Business is still ongoing as usual for QES Group Bhd and orders are still flowing in at a healthy level despite an apparent slowdown in the semiconductor industry. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/03/25/qes-continues-investing">Read full story</a>
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A helping hand for local SMEs on their halal journey
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:30:00 +08:00
Alliance Bank provides RM400mil Shariah-compliant financing to accelerate SMEs’ growth in the halal industry. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2022/11/08/a-helping-hand-for-local-smes-on-their-halal-journey">Read full story</a>
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Be one of Malaysia’s Growth Champions
Sat, 29 Oct 2022 08:41:00 +08:00
LOCAL companies now have the opportunity to be recognised as a leading organisation based on their revenue growth in Malaysia <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2022/10/29/be-one-of-malaysias-growth-champions">Read full story</a>
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SMEs can now seek financing from MFA
Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: Micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) facing cash flow problems can seek alternative financing from a RM5bil fund offered by 25 registered financiers under the Malaysian Factors Association (MFA). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/09/24/smes-can-now-seek-financing-from-mfa">Read full story</a>
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Furniture sold online, with a twist
Sat, 27 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +08:00
Cuura.space targets property owners to refurbish their units affordably and quickly for the rental market <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2022/08/27/furniture-sold-online-with-a-twist">Read full story</a>
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Small business owners receive help to thrive
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +08:00
Women entrepreneurs get assistance from US-based NGO through business coaching and networking sessions. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2022/07/19/small-business-owners-receive-help-to-thrive">Read full story</a>
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Supporting the automation dream
Sat, 12 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +08:00
Local PLM solutions provider to help manufacturing companies adopt Industry 4.0 <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2022/03/12/supporting-the-automation-dream">Read full story</a>
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Business survival insights from homegrown SMEs
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 20:00:00 +08:00
Maxis Business introduces web series to help small businesses excel in the new normal <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2022/03/07/business-survival-insights-from-homegrown-smes">Read full story</a>
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Filling the gap for digital talents
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +08:00
THE ongoing digitalisation process could see many tech companies flourish in the coming years. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2022/02/05/filling-the-gap-for-digital-talents">Read full story</a>
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Retailers must understand tech-driven shifts to better serve clients
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +08:00
WITH the increase in digitally savvy consumers, retailers and brands will have to stay on top of trends to ensure that they continue to capture a market that is evolving due to the impact of the pandemic. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2022/02/05/retailers-must-understand-tech-driven-shifts-to-better-serve-clients">Read full story</a>
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Ultra-rich steered toward new ESG entrepreneurs
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +08:00
HIGH net-worth clients at Barclays Plc are being steered toward sustainable investment products that tap into a new class of environmental, social and governance (ESG) –related entrepreneurs. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2022/02/05/ultra-rich-steered-toward-new-esg-entrepreneurs">Read full story</a>