<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>SINGAPORE (Oct 2): Emerging Towns &amp; Cities Singapore (ETC Singapore) has entered into a strategic partnership with Yoma Bank to provide affordable financing to Myanmar citizens for its flagship Golden City project in Yangon, Myanmar</div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>Together with Yoma Bank, Golden City will introduce a 15-year home loan programme, offering instalment plans to locals looking to own the project’s high-end apartments and condominiums.</div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>With home buyers required to pay a down payment of 30% of the residential unit’s cost, Yoma Bank will extend home loans to<a href="https://www.theedgesingapore.com/etc-singapore-ally-yoma-bank-myanmar-golden-city-project" target="_blank">...(click on link for full story on theedgesingapore.com)</a> 
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SINGAPORE (Oct 2): Emerging Towns & Cities Singapore (ETC Singapore) has entered into a strategic partnership with Yoma Bank to provide affordable financing to Myanmar citizens for its flagship Golden City project in Yangon, Myanmar

Together with Yoma Bank, Golden City will introduc...

ETC Singapore to ally with Yoma Bank in Myanmar Golden City project

Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said the timing of the next interest rate hike was "approaching" as the economy was moving in line with the central bank's forecasts, the Nikkei newspaper reported, leaving open the chance of a December rate increase.

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US trade officials announced on Friday a new round of tariffs on solar panel imports from four Southeast Asian nations after American manufacturers complained that companies there are flooding the market with unfairly cheap goods.

US sets tariffs for solar panels from Southeast Asian nations

Global stock markets rallied on Friday, with Wall Street crowning November with its biggest monthly gain in a year on post-election growth hopes, while the dollar eased amid prospects for firmer rates in Japan and easing in Europe.

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Oil prices edged lower on Friday and posted a weekly decline of more than 3%, pressured by easing concern over supply risks from the Israel-Hezbollah conflict and the prospect of increased supply in 2025 even as Opec+ is expected to extend output cuts.

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The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average notched record closing highs in a shortened Black Friday session, lifted by technology stocks such as Nvidia, while retail was in focus as the holiday shopping season kicked off.

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The number of flood victims in eight affected states has continued to rise, while the situation in Perak remained unchanged. As of 8 pm Friday, the total number of evacuees taking shelter in temporary relief centres (PPS) stood at 106,505.

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An investment vehicle linked to Berjaya Group’s Tan Sri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun has emerged as a substantial shareholder in Berjaya Food Bhd (KL:BJFOOD) with a 8.09% stake.

Vincent Tan-linked vehicle emerges as substantial shareholder in Berjaya Food with 8.09% stake

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29):  Here is a brief recap of some corporate announcements that made news on Friday.

Public Bank Bhd (KL:PBBANK), Malaysia’s third-largest bank by assets, posted a 12% increase in net profit to RM1.91 billion for the third quarter ended Sept 30, ...

Public Bank, RHB Bank, Padini, QL Resources, LBS Bina, IGB, AAX, Panasonic, Velesto Energy, Sapura Energy, Phamarniaga and Hextar Industries

The finance chief of India's Adani Group on Friday rejected US allegations that executives, including Chairman Gautam Adani, were part of a US$265 million (RM1.2 billion) bribery scheme, while the Indian government said it has not received any US request on the case.

Adani Group CFO rejects bribery allegations, India says no US request yet on case

Sarawak needs a high-quality workforce to support its mission to become Malaysia’s hub for the aerospace industry.

Abang Jo: Sarawak needs quality workforce to support aerospace industry

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): &nbsp;Here is a brief recap of some corporate announcements that made news on Friday.

Public Bank Bhd (KL:PBBANK), Malaysia’s third-largest bank by assets, posted a 12% increase in net profit to RM1.91 billion for the third quarter ended Sept 30, ...

Lotte Chemical Titan Holding Bhd (KL:LCTITAN) has appointed a new president and chief executive officer as part of changes in board representatives of its South Korean parent company.

Lotte Chemical Titan appoints new CEO, executive director

An investment vehicle linked to Berjaya Group’s Tan Sri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun has emerged as a substantial shareholder in Berjaya Food Bhd (KL:BJFOOD) with a 8.09% stake.

Bursa Malaysia has approved Practice Note 17 (PN17) company Pharmaniaga Bhd’s (KL:PHARMA) regularisation plan, which was revised to adjust its capital reduction and exclude warrants from its rights issue, exactly a year after the initial iteration was announced.

A year on, Pharmaniaga finally gets Bursa nod on regularisation plan

US trade officials announced on Friday a new round of tariffs on solar panel imports from four Southeast Asian nations after American manufacturers complained that companies there are flooding the market with unfairly cheap goods.

Nextgreen Global Bhd (KL:NGGB) saw a more than fourfold increase in its net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3QFY2024), driven by strong performance in its manufacturing segment.

Nextgreen Global's 3Q net profit quadruples on strong manufacturing performance

A nationwide strike in Italy on Friday disrupted air traffic, public transport, schools and hospitals, in a protest by two of the country's largest unions against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government budget plans.

Italy's unions vow to turn country 'upside down' after national strike

EG Industries Bhd (KL:EG) on Friday posted an over threefold jump in its July-September quarter net profit from the same period a year ago, driven by higher sales and better margins — particularly from 5G wireless access and photonic-related products.

EG Industries upbeat on prospects as it kicks off FY2025 with record profit 

European and American carmakers are set to lose up to 17% of their combined annual core profits if the US imposes import tariffs on Europe, Mexico and Canada, S&amp;P Global said in a report on Friday, warning of potential credit downgrades.

Trump's tariffs could cost carmakers up to 17% of combined core profits, S&P says

Syarikat Air Darul Aman Sdn Bhd (SADA) has temporarily ceased operations at seven of its water treatment plants (WTPs) after the water levels at their intake points reached a critical stage.

Seven water treatment plants in Kedah forced to cease operations

Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (KL:KENANGA) posted a 38.1% fall in its third quarter net profit to RM14.61 million, from RM23.61 million a year earlier, as most of its business segments saw a weaker performance. &nbsp;

Kenanga IB's 3Q net profit falls 38% on weaker segmental performance, higher operating expenses

Sarawak needs a high-quality workforce to support its mission to become Malaysia’s hub for the aerospace industry.

The S&amp;P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average notched record closing highs in a shortened Black Friday session, lifted by technology stocks such as Nvidia, while retail was in focus as the holiday shopping season kicked off.

Selangor Agricultural Development Corporation’s (PKPS) Ehsan Rose Onion Crop project has managed to produce 28 tonnes of the small red onion in the first phase of its harvest involving 3.2 hectares (ha) of land.

First phase of PKPS Ehsan Rose Onion project yields 28 tonnes

Quality Care India Ltd, the Indian hospital chain backed by Blackstone Inc, agreed to combine with Aster DM Healthcare Ltd in an all-stock deal that will create one of India’s largest hospital chains.

Blackstone deepens India push with US$5 bil hospital deal

The Canadian economy eked out a small gain last month after a weaker-than-forecast third quarter (3Q), keeping the Bank of Canada on track to keep cutting rates.

Preliminary data suggest gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.1% in October, Statistics Canada said on Friday.

Weak 3Q growth to keep Bank of Canada cutting rates

A weekly round-up of tanker and dry bulk market (Nov 29, 2024)

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World Trade Organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was reappointed for a second term at a special meeting on Friday, the trade watchdog said, meaning her tenure will coincide with US President-elect Donald Trump's second administration.