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MILAN (Reuters) - Italian top flight soccer club Juventus said on Friday that its majority investor Exor had agreed to make a 15-million-euro ($16 million) cash contribution for a potential future capital increase.
WASHINGTON (AFP): World powers on Thursday blasted US President Donald Trump's steep tariffs on imported vehicles and parts, urging retaliation as trade tensions intensify and price hikes appear on the horizon.
IPOH: Ramadan bazaar traders in Perak have been warned against hiking their prices or charging inconsistently to take advantage of customers.
TOKYO: Japan's core inflation hit 3.0% in February and an index stripping away the effect of fuel rose at the fastest pace in nearly a year, a sign of broadening price pressure that reinforces market expectations of further interest rate hikes.
PETALING JAYA: Since inflation is also driven by factors beyond demand, relying on monetary policy alone is not sufficient to address rising prices.
JERANTUT: The Transport Ministry has warned that strict action, including licence revocation, will be taken against any express bus company that deliberately increases ticket prices for economy-class buses ahead of the Aidilfitri festive season.
PETALING JAYA: Ranhill Utilities Bhd's prospects may improve on expectations of higher water tariffs, with analysts citing potential earnings growth as a result.
Businesses have raised concerns over a planned royalty hike on mining products amid a need to boost state revenue, stressing that the move would add more burden to already struggling miners, which are coping with local challenges and global economic uncertainty.
KOTA KINABALU: Hotel operators are calling for an immediate dialogue session with Kota Kinabalu City Hall over the recent hike in hotel licensing fees, warning that many budget hotels could be forced to shut down soon due to rising costs.
Japanese firms agreed to raise wages by more than 5% on average this year, on course for their most substantial pay hike in over three decades - a relief for many workers though it's unclear if the increases will lead to a meaningful jump in consumer spending.
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PETALING JAYA: Hospital operators and insurance companies are unlikely to be significantly impacted by the government's move to raise private general practitioner (GP) fees.
BAYAN LEPAS: Inspections by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry at Ramadan bazaars nationwide have found no complaints of excessive food price hikes so far.
PETALING JAYA: Allowing an increase in general practitioners (GPs) consultation fees at private clinics will have an adverse effect on low and middle-income earners, it was pointed out.
STAKEHOLDERS are demanding Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) consult the public and ensure transparency, after it has suspended a shocking 1,200% increase in cremation service charges amid widespread backlash.
Oil settled largely unchanged in choppy trade on Thursday, with global benchmark Brent closing below US$70 a barrel under pressure from tariffs between the US, Canada, and China, and plans by Opec+ to raise output.
Japan's UA Zensen, a labour union group representing retail, restaurant and other industry unions, says that its member unions are seeking an average wage hike of 6.11% for their full-time employees in the 2025 wage negotiations.
Oil prices settled down for the fourth consecutive session on Wednesday after US crude oil stockpiles posted a larger-than-expected build, adding a further headwind as investors worried about Opec+ plans to increase output in April and US tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico.
LOS ANGELES, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Target Corporation, one of the largest retailers in the United States, warned of price hikes on produce after U.S. President Donald Trump's 25 percent tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada took effect on Tuesday.
