Wednesday, June 13, 2012

News Bits | 13 June 2012


Malaysian news
§  AirAsia: Eyeing more destinations in China
§  MAS: Rashdan quits
§  MAS: Enough takers for bonds, will unveil new business plan next week
§  MBSB: Adopts new channel for Islamic banking
§  CBIP: Gets Jaya Tiasa supply deal
§  Yinson: Eyes more Vietnam jobs
§  TRC: Wins Samalaju port job
§  EngTek: Receives shareholders’ nod for privatisation
§  I-Berhad: To launch first KL project next year
§  IPO: IHH locks in cornerstone investors
§  Construction: MRT receives 3 bids to supply rolling stock 
§  Consumer: Dairy consumption sees 5% annual growth
§  Economy: Bank Negara to keep key rate

Global news
§  US: Budget deficit widens to US$124.6bn on spending
§  US: Prices of goods imports decrease by most in two years
§  Europe: French industrial output climbs on electricity, gas demand
§  India: Industrial production rose less than estimated in April
§  Indonesia: Central bank holds key rate to support rupiah before Greek vote
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