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Philippines
Philippines' food giant Jollibee acquires Korean hot pot chain operator 'All Day Fresh' for US$88mil
Jollibee Foods Corp., the leading fast food chain operator of the Philippines, has acquired a 100 per cent stake in All Day Fresh, the operator of South Korean hot pot chain Shabu All Day, Yonhap News Agency reported.
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Business
'Military is raring to go': Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran
WASHINGTON (Reuters): President Donald Trump told CNBC in an interview on Tuesday (April 21) that he does not want to extend a ceasefire with Iran, adding the United States was in a strong negotiating position and would end up with what he called a "great deal".
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Nation
Govt will not remain idle in face of global crisis, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says that the government will not remain idle in facing the global supply crisis, which is becoming increasingly complex.
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AseanPlus News
Two Malaysian wild cards get tickets to take part in the regional finals of the Red Bull Dance Your Style Asia Tour
Malaysia's dance scene came alive and proved its place on the global stage as international legends landed in Kuala Lumpur for the first-ever Red Bull Dance Your Style Asia Tour stop in Malaysia.
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AseanPlus News
Africa calling - Tanzania secures right to host the 74th Miss World Pageant in 2027
Tanzania has secured the rights to host the 74th edition of Miss World in May 2027, in a move expected to boost tourism and raise the country's global profile, officials said.
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AseanPlus News
Top oil traders, including those from South-East Asia, warn worst of demand hit from the war is yet to come
The world's top oil traders said that demand destruction wrought by the Iran war is set to deepen, a sign the full economic impact of the conflict may be yet to come.
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Pakistan
No Iranian delegation has travelled to Pakistan so far for second round of peace talks
No Iranian delegation has travelled to Pakistan so far to hold another round of talks with the US, Anadolu Ajansi reported citing Iran's state-run broadcaster IRIB.
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Nation
MACC detains NGO leader and two others over RM230mil zakat fund probe
KUALA LUMPUR: Three individuals, including the deputy chairman of a non-governmental organisation (NGO), have been detained over the alleged misappropriation of zakat funds amounting to about RM230mil. Sources said two men in their 50s and 60s were detained between 3pm and 5pm on Tuesday (Apr 21) during an operation by the Selangor Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) around the Klang Valley.
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AseanPlus News
Trump accuses Iran of violating ceasefire 'numerous times'
President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Iran of repeatedly violating the ceasefire with the US in the war in the Middle East, as both countries deliberate over a possible new round of peace negotiations.
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Nation
Govt preparing long-term measures to mitigate Strait of Hormuz crisis impact, says Economy Ministry
PETALING JAYA: With the situation in the Strait of Hormuz showing no end in sight, the Economy Ministry said the government has begun preparing measures to deal with the long-term effects of the war on the local economy.
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AseanPlus News
Indonesia court throws out case against minister over 1998 mass rape denial
An Indonesian court dismissed on Tuesday a lawsuit against Culture Minister Fadli Zon for having publicly denied that mass rapes occurred during deadly riots in 1998 targeting mostly ethnic Chinese in the country.
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AseanPlus News
'It's yummy and it's mine' German kebab chain challenges KFC over 'Krispy Kebab' name
A German kebab chain is taking on US fast-food giant KFC in a dispute over trademark rights to a chicken dish, as both companies use the name "Krispy Kebab."
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AseanPlus News
Climate cooperation key to countering global heating and fossil-fuel coast chaos, says UN climate chief
UN said on Tuesday that the world is facing the threat of fossil-fuel-driven stagflation and that climate cooperation is key to fending off the twin crises of global heating and fossil-fuel cost chaos.
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Business
Ringgit strengthens against US dollar and major currencies
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar and other major currencies at Tuesday's close, despite a firmer US Dollar Index, as investors closely monitored developments and anticipated the outcome of ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran.,KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar and other major currencies at Tuesday's close, despite a firmer US Dollar Index, as investors closely monitored developments and anticipated the outcome of ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran.
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Japan
Japan to ban use of portable chargers on flights from Friday (April 24)
Japan's Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry is set to ban the use of portable chargers on airplanes, with the new policy to take effect on April 24.
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China
China flexes energy leverage as the Philippines, US start annual war games
China's top paper ties Philippine energy relief to US war games as Beijing has cut fuel exports to neighbouring countries since Iran war.
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AseanPlus News
Toyota to cut global vehicle production by 38,000 due to the ongoing Middle East crisis
Japanese automaker Toyota will cut global vehicle production by 38,000 units through November due to the Middle East crisis.
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Nation
Immigration busts fake document syndicate, three foreigners nabbed
PETALING JAYA: The Immigration Department has busted a syndicate involved in falsifying data and documents for foreign workers.
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Nation
Economy Minister: Over 70% of blending depots ready for B15 biodiesel mandate
PUTRAJAYA: More than 70% of blending depots nationwide are equipped and ready to implement the B15 biodiesel mandate, says Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
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Nation
M'sia pursuing trade deals with Australia and China for raw materials, says Economy Minister
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is aggressively pursuing bilateral agreements with key trading partners like Australia and China to secure critical raw materials.
