Tuesday, October 2, 2012

News Bits | 2 Oct 2012


Reports
§  Newz Bits [download report]
 
Malaysian news
§  Felda Global: Ventures into Myanmar
§  Gas Malaysia: Shahrir is new COO
§  Scomi Group: Wins Indonesia vessels deal
§  MAS: Plans to turn Firefly into low-cost carrier still intact
§  Dijaya: Open to M&A
§  Brahim’s: Chairman planning asset injection
§  Kawan Food:  Unit in restaurant and retail kiosk JV
§  TSR Capital:  Secures grant of up to RM57m
§  Oil & Gas:  New storage facility
§  Economy: Reduced dependence
 
Global news
§  US: Manufacturing expands unexpectedly as orders rise
§  US: Factory activity caps worst quarter in three years
§  Europe: Unemployment rate rises to record 11.4%
§  Europe: Manufacturing contracted for 14th month in September
§  Japan: Extra scrutiny of BoJ pledged by Noda’s economy chief
 
 
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