Thursday, August 2, 2012

News Bits | 2 August 2012


Reports
§  Newz Bits [download report]

Malaysian news
§  Axiata: XL Axiata 1H net profit dropped to IDR1.46trn
§  KPJ Healthcare: Acquires remaining 49% stake in SMC Healthcare
§  Construction: Sungai Buloh – Kajang MRT line on schedule
§  Building Materials: Cement price hike
§  MRCB: Major MRCB-Nusa deal in the works?
§  KKB Engineering: Eyes lucrative smelting plant contract in Bintulu
§  AmProp: To invest GBP23m in London
§  Oil & Gas: Petronas picks Airborne O&G for offshore flowline
§  Rubber: Prices at two-year low
§  Plantation: CPO quota boost temporary measure
§  Penang Port: Plans unveiled

Global news
§  US: Signals more steps to spur economy amid slower growth
§  Europe: Reiterates growth chief priority
§  Europe: Denmark has lessons for Draghi as official rates go negative
§  China: Official PMI shows factory sector barely growing


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