Today’s edition of The Edge Financial Daily (FD) marks the first redesign of the newspaper since it was launched in 2007. The most obvious change is that FD is now a regular compact size and the front page is more visually impactful, although still driven by the top news of the day.

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Hong Kong will roll out several measures with the aim of becoming an international trading center for gold and other commodities, Financial Secretary Paul Chan wrote in his blog Sunday.

Hong Kong to bring in measures to boost gold trading — financial secretary

China's crude oil imports from Malaysia, its third-largest supplier, rose 17.5% in September from the same month last year, customs data showed on Sunday, bucking a broader trend of slowing Chinese imports.

Malaysia's crude oil supplies to China continue to surge in September

Former general Prabowo Subianto was sworn in as Indonesia’s eighth president on Sunday, capping a 26-year rise that followed his dismissal from the military over alleged human rights abuses tied to protests that ousted his late former father-in-law and dictator, Suharto.

Ex-general Prabowo sworn in as Indonesia’s next president

Datuk Dr Abdul Halim Ismail, known as the father of Malaysian Islamic banking, has passed away at the age of 85 on Saturday night.

Abdul Halim Ismail, father of Islamic banking in Malaysia, dies at 85

Billionaire Elon Musk promised on Saturday to give away US$1 million (RM4.3 million) each day until November's election to someone who signs his online petition supporting the US Constitution.

Elon Musk promises to award US$1m each day to a signer of his petition

Malaysia’s palm oil industry chalked up mixed performance in the first eight months of the year, marked by higher prices and output, plus a notable yield improvement.

CPO prices up 3% to RM4,005 per tonne amid mixed performance in first eight months of 2024 — MPOB 

Asia’s stock markets are gearing up for their busiest week of listings in more than two years, offering a crucial test of demand as companies rush to raise money before the US election.

Asian IPOs set for blockbuster week as ‘animal spirits’ return

Even before global finance chiefs fly into Washington over the next few days, they’ve been urged in advance by the International Monetary Fund to tighten their belts.

The world’s US$100 tril fiscal timebomb keeps ticking

(Oct 20): Elliott Investment Management and Southwest Airlines Co have begun discussing a potential settlement that would avoid a proxy fight for control of the airline’s board, according to people familiar with the matter.

Elliott has proposed a framework that would give it representat...

Southwest, activist Elliott begin settlement discussions

Republican Donald Trump escalated his verbal attacks on Democrat Kamala Harris on Saturday as the vice president turned to celebrities to generate enthusiasm for her campaign, with both candidates for US president courting early voters.

Trump steps up attacks on Harris; Usher, Lizzo add star power to Harris push 

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Billionaire Elon Musk promised on Saturday to give away US$1 million (RM4.3 million) each day until November's election to someone who signs his online petition supporting the US Constitution.

With its strategic location and good accessibility, the real estate market in northern Sepang is experiencing significant growth, presenting an opportunity for both investors and homebuyers, thanks to improved transportation links and its proximity to employment centres in KLIA, Cyberjaya and Putrajaya.

Buoyant prospects for northern Sepang

Even before global finance chiefs fly into Washington over the next few days, they’ve been urged in advance by the International Monetary Fund to tighten their belts.

Asia’s stock markets are gearing up for their busiest week of listings in more than two years, offering a crucial test of demand as companies rush to raise money before the US election.

Malaysia’s palm oil industry chalked up mixed performance in the first eight months of the year, marked by higher prices and output, plus a notable yield improvement.

Datuk Dr Abdul Halim Ismail, known as the father of Malaysian Islamic banking, has passed away at the age of 85 on Saturday night.

China's crude oil imports from Malaysia, its third-largest supplier, rose 17.5% in September from the same month last year, customs data showed on Sunday, bucking a broader trend of slowing Chinese imports.

Republican Donald Trump escalated his verbal attacks on Democrat Kamala Harris on Saturday as the vice president turned to celebrities to generate enthusiasm for her campaign, with both candidates for US president courting early voters.

Life’s a cinch, so the saying goes. It might surprise everyone, though, that the renowned landscape artist Inch Lim started working with gardens only at the age of 46. Today, with Inchscape firmly established, he turns his attention to the possibility of converting his celebrated country estate in Batu Pahat, Johor, into an eco-conscious retreat.

Nature and nurture

Former general Prabowo Subianto was sworn in as Indonesia’s eighth president on Sunday, capping a 26-year rise that followed his dismissal from the military over alleged human rights abuses tied to protests that ousted his late former father-in-law and dictator, Suharto.

(Oct 20): Elliott Investment Management and Southwest Airlines Co have begun discussing a potential settlement that would avoid a proxy fight for control of the airline’s board, according to people familiar with the matter.

Elliott has proposed a framework that would give it representat...

Hong Kong will roll out several measures with the aim of becoming an international trading center for gold and other commodities, Financial Secretary Paul Chan wrote in his blog Sunday.

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