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Westports Profit Rises 26% as Tariffs and Services Lift Revenue
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A Federal Court class action alleges harm to children and teenagers who used Meta’s platforms, adding to the company’s youth-safety legal exposure.
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Bank of Korea Holds Rate at 3.00% After Two Consecutive Increases
South Korea’s central bank paused at 3.00% after two consecutive increases, balancing above-target inflation against debt and growth risks.
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Palm Oil Prices Face 2027 Upside as Southeast Asian Drought Threatens Yields
El Niño-related drought could pressure Malaysian and Indonesian palm-oil yields with a lag, creating price upside but uneven outcomes for producers.
CIMB Weighs CIMB Niaga Privatisation as Indonesia Free-Float Rules Tighten
Ringgit Holds Firm Near RM4.08 as Investors Weigh Global Rate Risks
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ASX Keeps Dividend Payout at 75% as Technology Rebuild Enters New Phase
ASX is retaining more earnings and maintaining elevated investment guidance as it works to restore confidence in Australia’s market infrastructure.
