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12.02 / 03:05

markets COST Remark WhatsApp Trade show week Gold stalls in thin trading; eyes on Fed in data-packed week

Gold prices were flat on Monday in holiday-thinned trading, after falling last week on rising bond yields, while investors awaited remarks from U.S. Federal Reserve officials in a data-packed week. FUNDAMENTALS

12.02 / 02:47

markets UPS economy WhatsApp Trade International Australia, NZ dollars subdued in holiday thinned trade, Orr awaited

kiwi dollars were subdued in holiday thinned trade on Monday, while traders looked ahead to a central bank speech in New Zealand that could make or break market bets for another hike given the huge shift in market pricing last week. Most of Asia including China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam and Malaysia are closed for holidays.

12.02 / 02:47

UPS Southern Trade recommendations week Oil starts week lower after Israel says 'concluded' Gaza strikes

Oil prices fell in early Asian trade on Monday after Israel said it had «concluded» a series of strikes in southern Gaza, slightly easing concerns about supply from the Middle East. Brent crude futures were down 43 cents, or 0.5%, at $81.76 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were 46 cents, or 0.6% lower, at $76.38 a barrel at 0135 GMT.

11.02 / 05:25

Citi Provident Aviat Airlines Traffic International Destinations Mint Explainer: What does it take to build an aviation hub?

Mint takes a look at the world's largest centres of international traffic, the benchmarks set by the world's busiest airports, and the key factors that drive their efficiency. An airport hub is characterized by a concentration of air traffic and flight operations. These airports act as transfer points for passengers to reach their final destination.

21.01 / 08:59

Target Platform WhatsApp social information Features Videos MHA think tank alerts against 'hijack', sextortion, impersonation scams on WhatsApp

think tank that functions under the union home ministry has issued an advisory and alert against a variety of scams that take place on popular social media messaging platform WhatsApp leading to cyber crimes and financial frauds. The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) has identified seven types of such frauds that includes tricking through missed calls, video calls, in the name of job offers and investment plans, impersonation, hijacking and screen share. As part of the 'hijacking' scam, the eight page advisory-cum-alert said, the scammers take unauthorised access to the victim's WhatsApp (WA) account and request money from their contacts.

20.01 / 19:03

UPS Extreme Career rights Interviews Prannoy mentally very strong, I see him as dark horse at Olympics: Denmark's head coach

HS Prannoy is enjoying the best phase of his career and would be one of the dark horses at the Paris Olympics, reckons Denmark's head coach Kenneth Jonassen. Prannoy had a phenomenal season in 2023, winning a maiden bronze medal at the Asian Games and World Championships, and also sealed his first super 500 title at the Malaysia Masters besides finishing runner-up at Australia Open. Jonassen, who has coached the likes of world no.

20.01 / 02:53

UPS Waters Corning reports Features Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 expected to launch in India soon: Everything we know so far

Galaxy Unpacked Event 2024: From Samsung Galaxy S24 Series to Smart Ring; checkout the top 5 announcements According to a report by Gizmochina, the new Samsung smartphone with the model number "SM-G556B" has received BIS certification in India in November 2023. The smartphone has also received certification in Malaysia and Thailand. Reportedly, the Galaxy XCover 7 is expected to feature an IP 68 water resistance rating and have enhanced display protection thanks to the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on the front.

19.01 / 13:46

UPS Digital Mobile Food stage Schools International week ETtech Deals Digest: Startup funding down 80% to $144 million this week

Indian startups dropped about 80% on year this week, totalling $143.9 million across 26 different deals. Companies, across seed, early and late stages, had raised about $722 million in 30 rounds in the period from January 13 to 19 last year, as per data from Tracxn.

19.01 / 04:26

Manufacturing economy Trade show performer Department International Malaysia's growth likely rose 3.4% y/y in Q4 - govt

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) — Malaysia's economy likely grew 3.4% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2023, slightly faster than the previous three-month period, official advance estimates showed on Friday.

18.01 / 23:15

Manufacturing Platform wellness Overstockcom Photos reports Profiles Over 580,000 beds are under recall because they can break or collapse during use

More than a half a million beds sold at retailers like Walmart and Wayfair are under recall because they can break during use, which has resulted in dozens of injuries

18.01 / 01:27

Waters wellness Trade country exclusive peace China, Philippines seek better communication, management of conflicts in South China Sea

BEIJING (Reuters) -China and the Philippines agreed to improve maritime communication and to properly manage conflicts and differences through friendly talks in regards to issues around the South China Sea, according to a statement from the Chinese foreign ministry.

17.01 / 05:29

Target Death Coronavirus Experts Virus strain China continues experiments with 'lethal' COVID strain; experts raise alarm: ‘This madness must be...’

coronavirus strain, GX_P2V. It resulted in a 100% fatality rate in genetically-modified mice. This strain is a mutation of GX/2017, a virus initially identified in Malaysian pangolins in 2017.

15.01 / 18:43

Citi Platform Parke Food Research show track Just looking like a Wow! Momo chain raises Rs 350 crore

Wow! Momo Foods has raised ₹350 crore from Khazanah Nasional Berhad, the sovereign wealth fund of Malaysia. This is the company's biggest fund raise and comes amid robust double-digit growth in overall food services, in addition to low price points and popularity of momos as a snack in India. The investment will be made through both primary infusion and secondary purchase from early-stage investors, Indian Angel Network and Lighthouse Funds.

10.01 / 23:03

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10.01 / 18:27

AsiaPay Partners with BLOX to Explore Crypto Payment Solutions in Malaysia

Digital payment company AsiaPay has partnered with BLOX, a Malaysian web3 firm, to explore payment solutions around digital assets in the country.

09.01 / 05:49

COST Man security Analysis Align Election country 2024 budget 2024 Budget 2024 could unify equity, debt long term capital gain tax, holding period

interim budget 2024 before the Lok Sabha elections later this year. Over the last few years, capital gains taxation is one aspect of individual taxation which needed some reform. While some changes have been made over the years, the structure is still pretty complex and difficult to comply with for a layperson.

05.01 / 17:14

UPS Food hospital Courts Relationships International 'Fat Leonard' seeks new attorneys ahead of sentencing in Navy bribery case, causing another delay

Convicted Malaysian defense contractor Leonard Francis who led a daring escape weeks before he was scheduled to be sentenced in 2022 is seeking new defense attorneys now that he is back in U.S. custody after the Venezuelan prisoner swap last month

04.01 / 09:30

UPS Provident security Actor country reports Centre G20 summit faced cyberattack attempts, about 16 lakh a minute, reveals Centre

I4C wing established by the Home Minister aims to provide a framework and eco-system for Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) to deal with cybercrime in a coordinated and comprehensive manner. While responding to a query, Kumar said that per minute, 16 lakh attacks were noted on the G20 account during the summit, adding, that the attacks started soon after the website was up and peaked during the summit. He revealed that I4C along was able to stop these attempts and maintain the security of website with the assistance of several Indian authorities.

03.01 / 03:42

Citizens Coronavirus pandemic country travelers Thai prime minister says visa-free policy for Chinese visitors to be made permanent in March

Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says his country and China will soon implement visa-free entry for each other’s citizens

01.01 / 21:55

Platform Netflix film love stars reports After Everything: The Final Chapter: Check out release date, cast, streaming platform and more

romantic dramas produced by Wattpad and Voltage Pictures, began in April 2019. After making its Netflix debut in October 2019, the first film left the US platform in October 2022 after a three-year stint.

31.12 / 18:54

Target FIVE Mobile Discover country information Israel Embassy blast: Investigators take cue from previous attacks

probe into the blast near the Israel Embassy widens, investigators have started looking for clues from two similar incidents in the past: An IED blast in the same locality in 2021 and an attack on an Israeli diplomat in 2012. The National Investigation Agency probing the 2021 blast case has been unable to make any breakthrough so far. In February 2012, when a diplomat was targeted in Chanakyapuri, similar attempts were made on an Israel embassy staff member in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, and another in Bangkok.

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