KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's international reserve assets amounted to US$114.42 billion (US$1=RM4.60), while other foreign currency assets stood at US$601.3 million, says Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). In a statement today, BNM said in accordance with the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Special Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS) format, the detailed breakdown of international reserves provides forward-looking information on the size, composition and usability of reserves and other foreign currency assets.

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Perpetual Ltd trimmed its position in Crown Castle Inc. ( NYSE:CCI – Free Report ) by 56.5% during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 6,787 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after selling 8,818 shares during the period. Perpetual Ltd's holdings in Crown Castle were worth $773,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/24/perpetual-ltd-sells-8818-shares-of-crown-castle-inc-nysecci.html

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Smoore International Holdings Limited ( OTCMKTS:SMORF – Get Free Report ) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest during the month of June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totalling 15,572,000 shares, a growth of 68.1% from the June 15th total of 9,263,300 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 0 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently ∞ days. Smoore International Price Performance Smoore International stock remained flat at C$0.93 during mid-day trading on Friday.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/15/short-interest-in-smoore-international-holdings-limited-otcmktssmorf-increases-by-68-1.html

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The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko - has published its final guidance for Climate Reporting Entities (CREs) on meeting their record keeping obligations. The guidance sets out principles and the FMA's expectations on CREs for creating, keeping, and maintaining proper records as evidence that climate statements comply with the Financial Markets Conduct Act (FMCA) and the Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Standards framework. The FMA is responsible for the independent monitoring and enforcement of the Climate Related Disclosures (CRD) regime.

https://www.miragenews.com/fma-issues-final-guidance-on-climate-disclosure-1096618/

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Britain is steeped in culture and history making it a wonderful destination for American tourists. The currency may be different and the people may have a funny accent, but we do speak the same language and you won't find a friendlier destination to visit. There is more to see today following the coronation of King harles III and the changes he is bringing to both ther country and ther monarchy.

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(FILES) The Wynne Unit is pictured in Huntsville, Texas, on May 21, 2013. Prisoners, ex-convicts, and family members of prisoners are extremely concerned about the high temperatures being experienced inside several Texas prisons, which do not have air conditioning, as a heat wave hits the southern United States. (Photo by Chantal VALERY / AFP) Houston, United States — On the afternoon of July 4, as Americans were celebrating the country's independence with elaborate fireworks displays, a prisoner named Joseph Martire passed out in his cell in Texas, amid the excessive heat that has been swamping much of the southern United States in recent days.

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Toromont Industries Ltd. ( TSE:TIH – Get Rating )'s stock price passed above its two hundred day moving average during trading on Tuesday . The stock has a two hundred day moving average of C$106.18 and traded as high as C$107.32. Toromont Industries shares last traded at C$107.00, with a volume of 46,504 shares. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. BMO Capital Markets raised their price objective on shares of Toromont Industries from C$118.00 to C$124.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 12:38 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Can I hear it for Orville? (Applause.) Thank you, Orville and for — for building — helping to build Philly and our country. So, good afternoon, everyone. It's good to be back and to see all the friends. Good afternoon. And — AUDIENCE: Good afternoon! THE VICE PRESIDENT: And it is always great to be in the House of Labor. Thank you, all. (Applause.) And thank you, all, for the work that's happening here. It is extraordinary work. And there are so many leaders here who are making the announcements we are making today possible, but are really uplifting the workers of America, the families of America, the communities of America.

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Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium Nguyen Van Thao and Deputy Director of President Ho Chi Minh Relic Site Nguyen Van Duong and international guests cut the ribbon to open the exhibit on Ho Chi Minh's life and career. (Photo: VNA) The three-day exhibition which will close on Sunday is part of activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Belgium and President Ho Chi Minh's 133rd birthday. There are documents published for the first time, glorifying the revolutionary career of Ho Chi Minh, honoring his great contribution to the revolutionary cause of the Vietnamese nation, and building the solidarity and friendship between the Vietnamese people and the rest of the world.

https://vovworld.vn/en-US/news/belgium-exhibition-highlights-president-ho-chi-minhs-life-and-career-1191686.vov

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(URGENT) US nuclear sub-S Korea visit(URGENT) USS Annapolis nuclear-powered submarine enters naval base on Jeju: S. Korean Navy Yonhap Breaking News(CG)(END)

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A Samsung Bespoke refrigerator, known for having customizable door panels and color options, is on display to contrast how the household kitchen space has drastically changed compared to the past at the 10th edition of the Gwangju Design Biennale. [SHIN MIN-HEE] GWANGJU — When Ken Nah, a professor of design at Hongik University, said in February that he wants visitors to 'meet design,' he meant it quite literally. The 10th edition of the Gwangju Design Biennale, which Nah took the helm of as the director, divided the main exhibition's sections according to technology, lifestyle, culture and business.

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Lake Boga pharmacist Troy Davis aims to cut opening hours after a halving of dispensing fees. Picture: Phoebe Doyle

https://www.theguardian.com.au/health/fee-cut-to-hit-hard-says-lake-boga-pharmacist

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Global-e Online ( NASDAQ:GLBE – Get Rating ) had its price objective lifted by KeyCorp from $35.00 to $40.00 in a research report released on Wednesday, The Fly reports. They currently have an overweight rating on the stock. Several other analysts have also issued reports on GLBE. Bank of America upped their price target on shares of Global-e Online from $35.00 to $36.00 and gave the stock a buy rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 29th. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a buy rating and issued a $44.

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Premier League clubs can use five substitutes this season, but does the evidence support the theory that it's advantageous to bigger clubs?

https://www.espn.com/soccer/english-premier-league/story/4703804/why-5-substitutes-in-the-premier-league-doesnt-mean-an-advantage-for-the-bigger-clubs

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If you live in or around the Clarence Valley or Bungawalbin, or plan to visit the area in October, the NSW Government's Saving our Species program invites you to be part of a vital mission to count and protect the region's endangered coastal emu population. NSW Department of Planning and Environment Threatened Species Officer Lia Hooper said the coastal emu is a genetically distinct population and these remarkable birds are found exclusively on the north coast of New South Wales. 'Formerly widespread across north-eastern New South Wales, coastal emus are now restricted to an area between Evans Head, Red Rock and Bungawalbin,' said Ms Hooper.

https://www.miragenews.com/call-for-volunteers-to-count-coastal-emus-this-1084102/

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Morning Brew And Hollywood stars annoyed their AI doubles are in use. No, Tom Hanks is not fronting an Instagram-based dental plan ad campaign, he says. Top of the morning this Tuesday and welcome to our wrap of global business and politics headlines from overnight.   Donald Trump is in a New York court on the first day of a civil fraud trial, after a Supreme Court judge last week found him, his eldest sons, the family's companies, and Trump Want to read more? It's easy.

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Jackson Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in SPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF Trust ( NYSEARCA:MDY – Get Rating ) during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor acquired 1,004 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock, valued at approximately $445,000. A number of other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in MDY. TCI Wealth Advisors Inc. grew its position in SPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF Trust by 3,750.0% during the fourth quarter.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/25/jackson-wealth-management-llc-invests-445000-in-spdr-sp-midcap-400-etf-trust-nysearcamdy.html

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A Japanese comedian whose "naked" posing act took him all the way to the final of a major British talent show said during a raucous homecoming press conference in Tokyo on Friday that his success was down to the simplicity of his act. Japanese comedian Tonikaku Akarui Yasumura, who reached the final of talent show "Britain's Got Talent," strikes a "naked" pose that featured in his act, at a press conference in Tokyo on June 16, 2023. (Kyodo) Tonikaku Akarui Yasumura, 41, became the first Japanese performer to compete in the final of "Britain's Got Talent" on June 4.

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/06/a575679a3289-naked-japan-act-on-british-tv-show-says-simplicity-key-to-success.html

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MANILA  -The Ayala Group's Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) sealed a $300-million (P16.4 billion) debt deal with a consortium of 21 lenders as it further strengthens its balance sheet. In a stock exchange filing on Monday, BPI announced the signing of the three-year syndicated loan facility, which was upsized by 50 percent to accommodate strong demand. Overall orders were two times the original amount of $200 million. Proceeds from the loan will be used to partly refinance its existing $600 million bonds due September 2023, as well as for general corporate purposes.

https://business.inquirer.net/413284/bpi-signs-300-m-loan-facility-with-banking-consortium

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