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Barnama
21-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore & Vietnam: June 21, 2025
TO SUMMON FORMER MINISTER NADIEM IN RP 9.9T CHROMEBOOK CORRUPTION CASE -- JAKARTA GLOBE WELCOMES NEW AGE WITH GLOBAL AMBITIONS -- THE JAKARTA POST Former Education Minister Nadiem Makarim has been summoned by the Attorney General's Office (AGO) for questioning on Monday, June 23, as part of a corruption probe into the Education Ministry's Rp 9.98 trillion (US$615 million) Chromebook procurement project. Jakarta will mark its 498th anniversary this weekend with a renewed vision of transforming into a global centre for trade, services, finance and business, even as the city faces persistent questions about its livability and its impending loss of capital status. PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR The Election Commission held a meeting to ensure the polls are conducted transparently without any fraud. Voting machines that are being produced will be transported and stored in the respective regions and states. ENTERING CHINESE MARKET RISING -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Nearly 1,755 food processing companies have applied to the General Administration of Customs of China for a licence to enter the market as of June 13. Registration is mandatory for food exporters to China. SINGAPORE AHEAD: HOW USED COOKING OIL COULD HINDER AVIATION'S GREEN FUEL HOPES -- THE STRAITS TIMES This is the starting point for the world's – and especially Europe's – lofty dreams of greener air travel: a collection point for plastic bottles filled with discarded frying oil in Malaysia. SAYS IRAN HAS 'MAXIMUM' TWO WEEKS, DISMISSES EUROPE PEACE EFFORTS -- CNA/AFP US President Donald Trump said Friday (Jun 20) that Iran had a "maximum" of two weeks to avoid possible American air strikes, as Israel claimed it has already set back Iran's presumed nuclear programme by at least two years. VIETNAM RULES TO MANAGE GOLD TRADING -- VIETNAMPLUS The State Bank of Vietnam is mulling stricter regulations on gold trading. Bank transfers are required for gold transactions worth RM3,253 (US$765) and above to promote transparency and verify customer identities. TAX PRESSURES SHIPPING SECTOR -- VIETNAM NEWS The International Maritime Organisation's policy to cut greenhouse emissions from ships could burden Vietnam's shipping industry. Vessels emitting carbon dioxide beyond the mandatory limits would face a tax of RM16,164 (US$380) per metric tonne when the policy is implemented in 2028. -- BERNAMA BERNAMA provides up-to-date authentic and comprehensive news and information which are disseminated via BERNAMA Wires; BERNAMA TV on Astro 502, unifi TV 631 and MYTV 121 channels and BERNAMA Radio on FM93.9 (Klang Valley), FM107.5 (Johor Bahru), FM107.9 (Kota Kinabalu) and FM100.9 (Kuching) frequencies. Follow us on social media : Facebook : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatv, @bernamaradio Twitter : @ @BernamaTV, @bernamaradio Instagram : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatvofficial, @bernamaradioofficial TikTok : @bernamaofficial
India Gazette
10-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Net Equity MF inflow fell sharply in May, however SIP investment remained robust: AMFi Data
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 10 (ANI): Net equity mutual fund inflows fell sharply by 21.66 per cent month-on-month to Rs 19,013 crore in May 2025, the lowest in a year, despite a rising stock market. However, the mutual fund industry's overall AUM hit an all-time high of Rs72.2 lakh crore, backed by positive momentum in select debt categories. According to the data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on June 10, Tuesday, net inflows into equity mutual funds plunged to Rs 18,995 crore in May 2025, down from Rs24,253 crore in April 2025. This marks the lowest equity inflow in 12 months, even as the Sensex rose over 1.5 per cent and Nifty 50 gained over 1.7 per cent during the month, suggesting that investors are cautious amid elevated valuations and geo-political uncertainties. Akhil Chaturvedi, Executive Director & Chief Business Officer, Motilal Oswal AMC said 'Equity Net Sales has seen a sharp downtick of 22 per cent largely on account of higher redemptions by 5k cr in May'25 (viz April'25). This was probably due to the war-like situation in the beginning of the month leading to sentiment being cautious.' Largecap funds bore the maximum brunt, with net inflows plummeting 53.19 per cent to Rs 1,250 crore in May, from Rs 2,671 crore in April, while midcap and small-cap funds also saw a pullback, declining 15.25 per cent and 19.64 per cent, respectively. Mid-cap fund inflows dropped to Rs 2808.7 crore in May from Rs 3,313 crore in April while small-cap funds inflows dropped Rs 3,214 crore in May from Rs 3,999.95 crore in April. This moderation suggests a potential pause in retail participation amid concerns over stretched mid- and small-cap valuations. However, systematic investment plan (SIP) contribution in May remained robust at Rs 26,688 crore as compared with Rs 26,632 crore in April. This shows retail investors faith in systematic investment remains constant. 'SIP numbers over 26000 cr is very encouraging, which implies that the fresh investment preferred route has been SIP than lumpsum' Chaturvedi added. On the debt side, debt mutual funds witnessed net outflows of Rs 15,908 crore, a steep reversal from the Rs 2.19 lakh crore net inflow in April. Most of the outflows came from liquid funds (Rs 40,205 crore) and overnight funds (Rs 8,120 crore). Narender Singh, smallcase Manager and Founder of Growth Investing said 'Compared to last year, when debt funds enjoyed net inflows, this reversal suggests growing caution, likely due to interest rate expectations'. However, corporate bond funds and money market funds attracted net inflows of Rs11,983 crore and Rs11,223 crore, respectively. Despite the drop in equity and debt inflows, the overall AUM of the mutual fund industry rose to a record Rs72.20 lakh crore, compared to Rs69.99 lakh crore in April. This growth is supported by market appreciation and continued SIP contributions. (ANI)
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Northwest Medical Arts Marks 2 Years of Leadership and Community Impact with Open House May 17
Spring Soiree Celebrates Best of the Northwest One Day Only Specials in University Place UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash., May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwest Medical Arts, an award-winning medical spa and wellness practice, is proud to celebrate its two-year anniversary with an open house for community members, clients and friends on May 17 starting at 2pm. A Celebration to Remember The 2nd Anniversary Celebration will take place at Northwest Medical Arts located at 5350 Orchard Street West in University Place, WA from 2pm-5pm featuring: Exclusive One Day Specials on popular treatments featuring the best prices of the year Swag Bags worth over $250 for the first 10 customers as a gift with purchase Raffle Prizes & Giveaways, including free treatments and skincare products Refreshments & Networking with fellow beauty and wellness enthusiasts In the first two years of business, Northwest Medical Arts is proud to have 100% Google 5-Star Reviews along with a reputation for its powerful commitment to serving local nonprofits, promoting kindness and creating an impact-first membership program. Northwest Medical Arts has become known not just for its high-quality treatments, but for its people-first, values-led approach. In 2024, the practice was honored with the Best Med Spa in Pierce County and 253's Finest Aesthetics awards, a reflection of its growing reputation for excellence. This year, Northwest Medical Arts received acclaim as the only local service provider to receive back-to-back 40 Under 40 Award recognition by South Sound Magazine. "In a field that can sometimes prioritize aesthetics over ethics, we've made it our mission to raise the bar — blending medical-grade care with full transparency and individualized attention," said Heather Grods, co-founder of Northwest Medical Arts. "Over the last two years, we've served more than 1,500 patients with over 4,500 appointments, donated $10,000 to local nonprofits, and volunteered over 200 hours," added Shanti Benoit, co-founder. "Being named Best Med Spa in our area was an honor — but hearing a patient say, 'You're the first provider who actually listened to me,' is the recognition that matters most." The practice has grown from two founders to a dedicated team, unified by a shared commitment to exceptional care and community involvement. The Northwest Medical Arts team includes providers Shanti Benoit, ARNP, Heather Grods, ARNP, and Jeni Bartell, Master Esthetician. This dream team of top Seattle providers brings the best of the Northwest to a convenient South Sound location in University Place, supported by an all female staff of Leslie Bratsanos, Sarah Nix, Andrea Villanueva, and Brittany Shipman. What makes Northwest Medical Arts different isn't just the services offered— it's the culture this locally-owned business has created. One patient recently said, 'I drive an hour just to come here — it's worth it to feel safe and supported.' For us, that says it all. To RSVP or book a consultation, visit or call 253-352-0882. NWMA is proud to be a successful small business that is woman, minority and veteran-owned. Media Contact:Shelly Kurtz, Founder & PrincipalEagle Pointe Advisors | Let's Soar Together206-999-9030395039@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Northwest Medical Arts
TimesLIVE
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
FIA president ponders ‘improvements' to swearing rules
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said on Monday he was considering "improvements" to rules that impose heavy sanctions for misconduct, including swearing, in Formula One and other series. Competitors in rallying and Formula One have been at loggerheads with the Emirati, who will be up for re-election at the end of the year, over a crackdown on bad language during events. World championship rally drivers, who had openly condemned the fines, made a breakthrough last week when they reached a compromise to divide events into a controlled zone and an uncontrolled one. "After constructive feedback from drivers across our seven FIA world championships, I am considering making improvements to appendix B," Ben Sulayem said on his Instagram account. "As a former rally driver, I understand the demands they face better than most." Ben Sulayem said appendix B, which was amended in January with tougher penalties, was a key part of the International Sporting Code but "humans make the rules and humans can improve the rules". Further details were expected later in the week, with Formula One racing in Miami. Appendix B covers stewards' penalty guidelines, setting out punishments for misconduct including words, deeds or writings that might have caused moral injury to the FIA or motorsport in general. A first offence in Formula One incurs a €40,000 (R845,146) fine, rising to €80,000 (R1,690,253) for the second and €120,000 (R2,535,380) with a one-month suspension and deduction of championship points for a third breach. Stewards "retain the discretion to take into account any mitigating and/or aggravating circumstances as well as the nature and location of the event, to tailor the penalty to the specific situation". That has been seen in Formula One when Williams driver Carlos Sainz escaped sanction for an expression used in a press conference this month. Estonian rally driver Ott Tanak, world champion in 2019, said at the weekend there had been very positive progress with the FIA. Formula One world champion Max Verstappen, who had to do work of public interest last year for swearing, bit his lip in response to what he thought was an unfair punishment during this month's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
The Star
25-04-2025
- The Star
Frozen goods seized in KK after 560kg of spoiled food found in store
KOTA KINABALU: Nearly RM2mil worth of frozen food has been seized by the General Operations Force (GOF) after expired or spoiled items were found among goods stored on the premises. Sabah GOF Commander Datuk Abdul Rani Alias said several hundred boxes were seized and two employees, aged 22 and 44, arrested at the storage site on Jalan Makat here at about noon on Wednesday (April 23). Cmdr Abdul Rani said the raid under Ops Taring Chiller was carried out after public information and intelligence gathering on business activities at the location that were in breach of the Food Act 1983. The GOF Battalion 16 Intelligence Task Force team inspected the premises and found that frozen food in the store was mixed with expired and spoiled frozen food, he said on Friday (April 25). Among the items seized were beef, chicken thighs, potatoes, mutton, and nuggets. He said 560kg of frozen food on eight pallets was found to be damaged, spoiled, or expired. 'The total value of the seizure is RM1,932,253, including the freezer,' he added. He said the operations team handed over both suspects and the frozen food seized to the Kota Kinabalu Health Office enforcement division for further action. The case is being investigated under the Food Act and Regulation 38 of the Food Hygiene Regulations 2009.
