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Investors zero in on Asian currency bargains

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SEOUL: After years of coming second to popular Latin American carry trades, Asian currencies are finding their cheapness has become an asset, as traders seek to capitalise on the US…

Nigerian economy: Let truth set the government free

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The Nigerian economy remains unfavourable to the existence or survival of a mass of Nigerians. That is the fact that the government and its sympathisers don't want to see, hear,…

Power theft soars 300% as illegal mining booms

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PETALING JAYA: The global transaction of cryptocurrency has led to a rise in illegal mining, causing a nearly 300% jump in electricity thefts between 2018 and 2024 in Malaysia, reveals…

‘Watch your tenants’ utility bills closely’

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PETALING JAYA: Revising current laws and introducing a better monitoring system on tenants is a must to curb electricity thefts especially those caused by illegal crypto mining, experts say. There…

Is stagflation here?

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As Donald Trump hit the 100-day mark of his second presidency, news of a first quarter economic contraction seemed to confirm most voters' fears about his tariff gambit. At 0.3%,…

Don’t let power thieves profit

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KUALA LUMPUR: About half a billion ringgit has been lost to electricity theft over the last four years, with the bulk of it from illegal crypto mining. Based on statistics…

CSCS shareholders approve N8.8bn dividend

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The shareholders of the Central Securities Clearing System Plc have approved the sum of N8.80bn as dividend payout for the 2024 financial year. The approval was given at the 31st…