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COMMENT | The data centre boom in Johor and the Klang Valley over the past three years has been nothing short of astounding and has led to many international headlines for Malaysia.

However, to fully capture the positive economic spillover and multiplier effects from these data centre investments, we need more comprehensive digital economy and infrastructure-related policies that are better coordinated across the various government ministries and agencies.

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The General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC) has announced a new international tender to procure an unspecified amount of wheat from all origins for the first time since August, Reuters reported.

The authority detailed that bids are to be submitted on a free-on-board (FOB) basis, with payments available through letters oof credit of over 270 days.

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Three Tesla insiders filed to sell some of their Tesla stock in the third quarter. Is this a signal or just noise?

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• Expect global trade to be tough, regardless of who wins
• Trump’s proposed tariffs would “kill off” trade
• New Zealand faces a delicate balancing act if China-US trade war escalates
• Risk to interest rates because of “unsustainable”

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Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) is arguably one of the most successful companies in American history. The conglomerate founded by Warren Buffett now owns stakes in both large public companies and several wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Berkshire itself has also been a remarkable investment vehicle for its shareholders, boasting a 30-year total return of over 3,000%.

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The S&P 500‘s filled with hundreds of high-growth enterprises. And while Nvidia seems to be stealing the headlines with its AI-empowering GPUs, it’s not actually the fastest growing stock in the US index. That title actually belongs to a little-known business called Vistra Corp (NYSE:VST).

 » Read more about: Up 288% in a year! Is the fastest-growing S&P 500 stock still a bargain?  »

Making money on your investments is a great feeling. The only downside is the capital gains tax you have to pay on your earnings when you sell.

Each year, the capital gains tax brackets get a bit of an adjustment to account for inflation — but they can still take a chunk out of your profits.

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Investing in mutual funds through a systematic investment plan (SIP) has become a popular strategy for growing wealth over time. Many investors see SIPs as a disciplined entry into the stock market, but understanding the finer points of SIP investing can greatly impact your returns. Here are the key tips to maximise your investment potential through SIPs.

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Analysis – In 1992 James Carville,

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