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Malaysia central bank surprises by holding key rate at 2.75%
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Cathay Pacific flight attendant union to start work-to-rule industrial action
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China seen keeping benchmark lending rates unchanged for fifth month
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Vietnam EV maker VinFast plans promotions in response to Tesla price cuts
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COVID-hit Chinese factories eye gradual recovery after Lunar New Year break
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Indonesia says BASF, Eramet near $2.6 billion deal to process nickel for EV batteries
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Australian state says coal miners must keep up to 10% for local needs
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Thai Lunar New Year spending seen at 3-yr high as tourism rebounds – survey
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