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US registers strong job growth in March, unemployment at 4.3%
The world’s largest economy gained 178,000 jobs in March, after losing 133,000 in February.

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IJM reiterates call for shareholders to reject Sunway takeover proposal

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Italy extends fuel excise tax cuts for another month

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Bursa ends slightly lower amid cautious sentiment on Middle East conflict

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Samsung Electronics eyes record quarterly profit surge

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World food prices extend rise in March, says FAO

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Thai PM blames stockpilers for fuel shortage

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New Zealand’s EV sales soar during petrol price pinch

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Japanese airlines mull fuel surcharge hikes due to Mideast war

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Microsoft invests US$10bil in Japan’s AI data centres

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Malaysia Airlines to expand China routes amid strong demand

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US labour market rebounds in March but faces downside risks from Middle East

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Under global spotlight, Australia plays hardball on social media ban

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Indonesia flags tightly held companies in effort to satisfy MSCI

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Starbucks dangles US$1,200 bonuses for fast, friendly baristas

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Bitcoin lingers near lower bound of trading range amid conflict

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Bursa opens higher as investors assess West Asia risks

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Ringgit rebounds on softer US NFP outlook

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Trump orders new pharma tariff, reshapes metal duties

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US trade deficit widens less than forecast as tariff turmoil persists

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