Newz Bits 050112

Reports

§         Newz Bits [download report]

Malaysian news

§         Bumi Armada: Acquires 50% stake in an Indian O&G company

§         MMC Corp: PTP container volume up 15% last year

§         MAS-Airasia: SC approves warrants exchange

§         KFC - QSR: Johor MB explains JCorp’s plans

§         Proton: Nadzmi bids for Proton

Global news

§         US: November factory orders rise, business spending ebbs

§         Europe: EU agrees to embargo on Iranian crude

§         Europe: Greece faces default in March without troika deal

§         Europe: Inflation slows

§         Europe: Manufacturing, services contract less than estimated

§         China: Home prices slide amid reserve-ratio speculation

§         Thailand: Inflation slows to 9-month low as flood damage eases

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