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People walk past an electronic board showing the rate of the Japanese yen versus the US dollar along a street in Tokyo March 27, 2024. — AFP pic

Japan says it may take ‘decisive steps’ against weak yen, authorities call meeting

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Pet-friendly Arlo smart camera for peace of mind

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Study: Stainless steel circular economy significantly reduces the risk of climate change in Thailand

President Xi’s increasing focus on national security has left many companies uncertain where they might step over the line, even as Chinese leaders make public overtures towards overseas investors. — Reuters/Pool pic

China’s Xi meets US business executives in Beijing

The federation foresees Malaysia’s economic growth to settle at the lower end of the official forecast range of 4 to 5 per cent in 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia’s economy poised for an export-led recovery, says Malaysian manufacturers group

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Medtronic receives top accolade in 3 countries at Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards 2024

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Applications for the 2024 Region Smart City Awards will open on March 29

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2024 World Smart City Awards: Regional Application Opens on March 29

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Countdown Begins: Hurry to Apply for the 2024 Region Smart City Awards

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AIM Vaccine submitted the pre-application for clinical trials for novel-process highly-effective human diploid rabies vaccine

Japan’s Nikkei gained 0.93 per cent to 40,775.62 as of 0155 GMT, heading back towards the all-time high of 41,087.75 reached last Friday. — AFP pic

Yen’s drop to 1990 low lifts Nikkei; China stocks sag

For the quarter ending later this week the yen is the worst-performing major, down more than 7 per cent on the dollar even after Japan’s exit last week from negative interest rates.   — Reuters pic

Yen hits 34-year low ahead of key US inflation test

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Appier marks its presence at MAU Vegas with exclusive events and strategic insights for global expansion

On the broader market, decliners led gainers 255 to 191 while 344 counters were unchanged, 1,548 untraded and 74 suspended. Turnover amounted to 331.77 million units worth RM179.45 million. ― Picture by Razak Ghazali

Bursa Malaysia opens lower on lack of fresh catalysts

TikTok, used by about 170 million Americans, has been seeking to strike the right balance between pursuing rapid growth and managing regulatory risks. — Reuters pic

Chinese TikTok sellers complain of under-fire platform tightening US rule enforcement

At 9am, the ringgit depreciated to 4.7270/7320 against the greenback from Tuesday’s close of 4.7109/7220.― Picture by Miera Zulyana

Ringgit opens lower as risk-off mood emerges