BEIJING (Nov 9): China's producer inflation accelerated to its fastest rate in nearly four-1/2 years in October as higher global oil prices raised manufacturing costs, even as consumer inflation cooled amid weak domestic demand, data showed on Monday.

China's factory-gate inflation at fastest in nearly four-1/2 years in October, while CPI rise moderates

How HSBC is financing Malaysia’s energy transition

Country Heights Holdings Bhd (KL:CHHB) has failed to draw bidders for two of its forced auctions this year. The latest was for a 667,147 sq ft leasehold parcel in Mukim Petaling owned by Mines Waterfront Business Park (in liquidation) that had a reserve price of RM152.77 million.

Frankly Speaking: Why auctions of Country Heights assets failed

(Nov 9): The Philippine economy unexpectedly slowed for a fifth straight quarter, raising questions about the central bank’s rate-hike cycle and heaping pressure on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Philippine economic slump worsens on Iran war, bad weather

(Nov 9): Japan’s Mitsui Chemicals Inc is buying JSR Corp for ¥1.84 trillion (US$12 billion) with support from state-backed Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) to strengthen its hold over a key chip materials linchpin.

Mitsui Chemicals to take over chip linchpin JSR for US$12 bil

BEIJING (Nov 9): China will maintain the suspension of its additional tariff of 24% on US imports for two months from 13:01 on Tuesday, but retain a tariff of 10%, its state council, or cabinet, said.

China extends suspension of 24% tariff on US imports for two months

MELAKA (Nov 9): Pakatan Harapan (PH) is committed to continuing the provision of allocations to opposition State Legislative Assembly members should it return to govern Melaka, a practice implemented when the coalition led the state government in 2018.

Adly Zahari: PH committed to continue opposition assemblymen allocation if it rules Melaka

WELLINGTON (Nov 9): Dozens of newly elected lawmakers will start to arrive at New Zealand's parliament this week, even as the country faces a weeks-long wait to learn who will govern after an election that left the incumbent centre-right bloc with a razor-thin lead.

New Zealand's new lawmakers start to arrive at parliament as government remains in limbo

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 9): While Malaysia’s inflation rate has moderated, the easing trend does not necessarily translate into a lower cost of living for households, highlighting the difference between changes in consumer prices and the actual affordability of everyday necessities.

BNM: Lower inflation does not mean lower cost of living, CPI only tells part of story

Last week, Minister of Human Resources Datuk Seri R Ramanan revealed that 864 high-profile individuals, who included prominent figures, members of parliament and state assemblymen, had been identified as failing to pay Social Security Organisation (Socso) contributions for their domestic workers.

Frankly Speaking: Will Socso delinquents be revealed in the coming weeks?

(Nov 9):&nbsp;In a 257-word memo to employees, Nvidia Corp&nbsp;chief executive officer Jensen Huang left no doubt that the chip colossus was embroiled in a crisis like none before in its three-decade history.&nbsp;

Nvidia CEO’s affair engulfs AI giant in Chinese spying probe

Malaysia is producing more tertiary graduates. Yet, many of them work in jobs that do not require their qualifications (or even a qualification), earn modest salaries and struggle to find the careers they expected. Meanwhile, employers complain that they cannot find people with the skills they need.

Tong's Portfolio — More graduates. Where are the good jobs?

HONG KONG (Nov 9): Asian markets and US equity futures made a steady start on Monday, wobbling into positive territory after a wild week where doubts about demand for computer chips sent tech-heavy markets in Asia into some of their steepest falls in years.

Asian stocks steady as AI, Mideast jitters recede; dollar firm on Fed bets

DOHA (Nov 9): Malaysia is considering accelerating its quantum migration process to strengthen national data security amid advances in quantum computing technology that are expected to pose new challenges to cybersecurity systems.

Fahmi: Malaysia considers accelerating quantum migration to boost data security

PERTH (Nov 9): Oil prices fell at Monday's open after US President Donald Trump said he was highly unlikely to order new Iran attacks while talks to end the conflict make progress, despite both nations' reports of attacks on ships in or near the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil falls as Trump says new Iran attacks 'unlikely'

(Nov 8): US&nbsp;President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he thinks he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at an Apec leaders' summit in China next week and discuss ending the war in Iran and denuclearisation.

Trump thinks he will meet Xi and Putin at China Apec summit

THERE are around 137 living languages spoken in Malaysia, depending on how you count them.

Commentary: From Manglish to Bahasa Rojak in one sentence: Is AI ready for real conversations?

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 9): While Malaysia’s inflation rate has moderated, the easing trend does not necessarily translate into a lower cost of living for households, highlighting the difference between changes in consumer prices and the actual affordability of everyday necessities.

WASHINGTON/CAIRO (Nov 8): US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he was highly unlikely to order fresh attacks on Iran as long as talks to end the conflict progress, even as both countries reported that shipping had been hit in or near the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says he is highly unlikely to order Iran strikes if talks progress

The Ministry of Finance recently revealed that the government’s remaining net financial burden arising from 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) is estimated at RM20.1 billion, assuming no further recovery of funds or assets.

Frankly Speaking: As elections loom, remember the cost of bad governance

BEIJING (Nov 9): China's producer inflation accelerated to its fastest rate in nearly four-1/2 years in October as higher global oil prices raised manufacturing costs, even as consumer inflation cooled amid weak domestic demand, data showed on Monday.

The week ahead will get off to a slow start as the Deepavali public holiday falls on Monday, but will heat up towards the end of the week with the 16th Melaka state election on Saturday, Nov 14.

The Week Ahead: Melaka state election, lame-duck US Congress session to steal spotlight

(Nov 9): Gold prices edged higher on Monday as softer oil prices eased inflation concerns, though gains were capped by expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep US interest rates higher for longer following robust payrolls data.

Gold edges up as softer crude tempers inflation concerns

BENGALURU (Nov 9): Australian lender ANZ Group reported a 31% rise in annual profit on Monday, driven by management of margins, capital and costs, as well as business growth.

Australian lender ANZ reports 31% rise in full-year cash profit

SEOUL (Nov 9): South Korea expects contracted deliveries of Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs) to proceed without disruption despite a controversy surrounding the chipmaker's chief executive Jensen Huang, Seoul's deputy science minister said on Monday.

South Korea says Nvidia issues won't affect contracted GPU supplies

BEIJING (Nov 9): China will maintain the suspension of its additional tariff of 24% on US imports for two months from 13:01 on Tuesday, but retain a tariff of 10%, its state council, or cabinet, said.

(Nov 9):&nbsp;A senior official at Australia’s central bank said surging investment in areas related to artificial intelligence will further fuel demand in the economy, at a time when policymakers are already aggressively raising interest rates to combat inflation.&nbsp;

RBA’s Hunter says AI boom will put near-term pressure on CPI

(Nov 9):&nbsp;The Philippine economy unexpectedly slowed for a fifth straight quarter, raising questions about the central bank’s rate-hike cycle and heaping pressure on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Last week, Minister of Human Resources Datuk Seri R Ramanan revealed that 864 high-profile individuals, who included prominent figures, members of parliament and state assemblymen, had been identified as failing to pay Social Security Organisation (Socso) contributions for their domestic workers.

WEST PALM BEACH (Nov 8): US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was "only kidding" when he suggested UFC CEO Dana White could become his next White House press secretary, after a social media post a day earlier stirred speculation about recruiting his feisty ally and signalled a combative approach to dealing with Democrats as they prepare to take control of Congress.

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