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The EBRD says ageing populations are already weighing on living standards and could cut annual per capita growth in emerging Europe by nearly 0.4 percentage points through 2050. — Reuters pic

‘Getting old before getting rich’: EBRD sounds alarm on demographic headwinds

Juho-Pekka Palomaa sits on the steps in front of the Finnish parliament where he was holding a potluck protest to mark 1000 days of unemployment, in Helsinki October 30, 2025. — Reuters pic

Finland faces harsh economic challenges, yet its ‘happiest nation’ spirit holds

Maersk began diverting vessels away from the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea towards the southern tip of Africa in January 2024 after an attack on one of its ships by Yemen’s Houthi militants, who attacked ships in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. — AFP pic

Maersk to return to Red Sea route as soon as conditions allow, CEO says

The Malaysia Pavilion, spearheaded by Matrade, comprised 16 exhibitors representing a diverse range of construction-related industries, including building materials, engineering services, smart construction technologies, project management and energy-efficient solutions. — Malay Mail pic

Malaysia secures export sales worth RM432.18m at Saudi Build 2025

The group said in a filing with Bursa Malaysia that its net loss was mainly weighed down by a loss on the disposal of investment securities, which amounted to RM22.31 million in the current quarter compared with a loss of RM4.66 million previously. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

DRB-Hicom’s Q3 net loss widens to RM15.19m

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Watch Exchange Wins Singapore's Top 50 Enterprises Award for Industry Transformation and Professional Excellence

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Alibaba Group veteran payments leader, Jia Hang, joins DCS to accelerate a new era of payments innovation

The ringgit firmed to 4.13 against the US dollar as dovish comments from senior Federal Reserve officials fuelled expectations of a rate cut ahead of next month’s FOMC meeting. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Ringgit strengthens to 4.13 amid growing expectations of US rate cut

The new Hefei research centre marks Volkswagen’s first facility capable of full vehicle development outside Germany, as the automaker races to keep up with fast-rising Chinese rivals. — Reuters pic

Volkswagen says it can now make cars entirely in China

TSMC alleges that Wei-Jen Lo may disclose confidential technology to Intel, prompting the chipmaker to seek legal action under his non-compete and Taiwan’s Trade Secrets Act. — AFP pic

TSMC sues former senior VP after his move to Intel, citing trade-secret risks

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Changan Makes Official Debut at São Paulo Auto Show, Launches Brand in Brazil

The benchmark index slipped to 1,611.74 as investors consolidated positions, though analysts say firm trading volume points to steady underlying sentiment. — Picture by Razak Ghazali

FBM KLCI pulls back seven points as market takes a breather after recent rally

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The Starbucks logo is seen at an outlet in Petaling Jaya. The coffee chain’s Malaysian operator said footfall is slowly returning after months of boycott-driven losses. — Yusof Mat Isa

Starbucks Malaysia claws back after boycott battering, but rivals aren’t letting up

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FIS Ski Jumping World Cup Opens in Lillehammer with CHiQ as Official Partner

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