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MANILA, May 19 (Reuters): The Philippine peso firmed on Thursday after its central bank raised rates for the first time in more than three years, while Asian shares tumbled on concerns around surging inflation, its impact on retail demand, and the threat of a recession. Stocks in Manila fell 1%, while the Philippine peso edged up 0.2%. The Philippine central bank raised its … [Read more...] about Emerging markets: Philippine peso firms after rate hike as Asian stocks fall on growth fears

PETALING JAYA: Kobay Technology Bhd posted a net profit of RM14.52mil in the second quarter ended Dec 31, 2021, more than double from RM5.95mil a year ago, thanks to strong orders from the semiconductor and electrical and electronics (E&E) industries. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia yesterday, the group said its revenue for the quarter almost tripled to RM92.83mil … [Read more...] about Kobay Q2 net profit surges