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By Rozanna Latiff and Danial Azhar KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia’s central bank on Wednesday called for an acceleration of structural reforms to ensure long-term strength, with economic growth set to benefit from a recovery in exports and robust domestic spending this year. Favourable economic conditions expected in 2024, including moderate inflation and a projected pick-up in trade activity, provided a window for the government to carry out much-needed changes such as subsidy rationalisation, Bank Negara Malaysia said in documents released along with its annual report. Malaysia’s government plans to shift away from blanket subsidies to a targeted system that…

Airgain Inc . (NASDAQ:), a prominent player in the field of radio and TV broadcasting and communications equipment, has seen a recent stock transaction by a key executive. Michael Elbaz, the Chief Financial Officer of Airgain, has sold shares worth more than $20,000. On March 15, 2024, Elbaz sold a total of 3,782 shares of common stock at a price of $5.38 per share, amounting to a total of $20,347. This transaction was part of his tax withholding obligations related to the vesting and settlement of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). It is important to note that these sales were not…

By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) – Cooperation between the U.S. and China on methane is advancing, the deputy U.S. special envoy on climate change said on Tuesday, saying there was an opportunity for Beijing to slash emissions from its massive coal sector at little or no cost. Rick Duke, the climate envoy, told Reuters the two countries, which are the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitters, were working together to curb the potent gas as part of a working group formed last year with the broader aim of addressing the climate crisis. “We are, indeed, in the process of propelling that…

Indian Rupee trades on a weaker note on Wednesday amid the firmer USD and rising crude oil prices. Indian economy is expected to grow by 8% this year due to a strong macroeconomic environment, RBI monthly bulletin reported.  The Fed monetary policy meeting will take center stage on Wednesday.  Indian Rupee (INR) loses momentum near its lowest in a month on Wednesday. The downtick of the pair is backed by the stronger US Dollar (USD), rising crude oil prices, and tracking weakness in other Asian peers. However, the positive outlook of the Indian economy might lift the INR and cap…

Bitcoin price extended its decline below the $65,000 support. BTC is now struggling to stay above the $62,000 support zone and might test $60,000. Bitcoin price is moving lower below the $64,000 support zone. The price is trading below $63,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $63,300 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start a decent upward move if it clears the $65,200 resistance zone in the near term. Bitcoin Price Grinds Lower Bitcoin price remained in a short-term…

Singapore is the happiest country in Asia according to the 2024 World Happiness Report.Matthew Ng | E+ | Getty ImagesSingapore is the happiest country in Asia for the second year in a row, according to the 2024 World Happiness Report released Wednesday.The city-state ranked 30 out of the 143 places surveyed for the study.Topping the list this year is Finland, followed closely by Denmark and Iceland.The World Happiness Report is a joint effort from some of the world’s leading researchers and wellbeing scientists. The happiness ranking in this study is supported by data from the Gallup World Poll which measures…

Why Gaetz says he’s campaigning against fellow Republicans CNN’s Abby Phillip speaks with Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) about the 2024 GOP field and why he is backing candidates running against his colleagues in the House of Representatives.

Jennie, one of the four singers in the K-pop girl group Blackpink, is on an incredible roll when it comes to her solo career. As she gears up to potentially reach the Billboard charts with her latest collaboration, “Slow Motion” with Matt Champion, the biggest hit of her time on her own is still performing incredibly well. This week, that tune brings Jennie to a new career peak on three rankings in the United States. “One of the Girls” is on the rise on several Billboard charts this week. The tune is fronted by The Weeknd, whose fame surely helped…

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