<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>SINGAPORE (April 4): Vard Holdings has signed a letter of intent (LoI) to design and construct two environmentally-friendly cruise vessels for Viking, a Swiss cruise line which currently operates a fleet of more than 60 vessels, for a potential contract value of NOK 4.5 billion (S$750 million).</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Both parties mutually intend to enter into a final contract by mid-2018.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The two vessels are to be developed by Vard Design in Norway while the hulls will be built by Vard in Romania... <a href="https://www.theedgesingapore.com/vard-signs-loi-build-two-environmentally-friendly-viking-cruise-vessels-750-mil" target="_blank">(Click here to read the full story)</a></p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>


SINGAPORE (April 4): Vard Holdings has signed a letter of intent (LoI) to design and construct two environmentally-friendly cruise vessels for Viking, a Swiss cruise line which currently operates a fleet of more than 60 vessels, for a potential contract value of NOK 4.5 billion (S$750 million).

Vard signs LoI to build two environmentally-friendly Viking cruise vessels for S$750m

(April 23): Tesla said it will lay off 6,020 employees in Texas and California ahead of its quarterly results on Tuesday when CEO Elon Musk is expected to outline the electric-vehicle maker's strategy to combat slowing demand and falling margins.

Last week, Tesla announced&nbs...

Tesla to cut more than 6,000 jobs in Texas, California, notices show

The Edge covers former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's 1Malaysia Development Bhd-Tanore (1MDB-Tanore) trial live.

Najib's 1MDB-Tanore trial live reporting (April 24)

Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street's upbeat overnight performance, as confidence was buoyed by a spate of solid corporate earnings that many see as a precursor of those from the mega caps which will be reported over the next few days, said an analyst.

Bursa opens higher tracking overnight Wall Street

The ringgit rebounded in early trade on Wednesday as the US dollar retreated after S&P Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data disappoint.

Ringgit rebounds on softer US dollar after PMI data

Meta Bright Group Bhd said its wholly owned subsidiary FBO Land (Serendah) Sdn Bhd and Doople Tech Sdn Bhd have entered a solar supply agreement with Cherengin Hills Sdn Bhd, following its recent collaboration with Doople to form a joint venture (JV) company to bid for renewable energy (RE) projects with a Bumiputera equity requirement.

Meta Bright lands solar supply deal after forming JV company with Doople

Rakuten Trade said NationGate Holdings Bhd may extend its upward trajectory after breaking out from its one-month rectangular pattern on Tuesday.

NationGate may extend upward trajectory, says Rakuten Trade 

RHB Retail Research said Censof Holdings Bhd is observing a technical breakout after climbing above the 26.5 sen immediate resistance on surging trading volume.

Censof observing technical breakout, says RHB Retail Research 

RHB Retail Research said YBS International Bhd is set to resume its uptrend after climbing above the 80.5 sen immediate resistance, surpassing the 21-day simple moving average line.

YBS International set to resume uptrend, says RHB Retail Research 

MIDF says Axis REIT is strengthening its presence in Bukit Raja.

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Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities fell to the lowest in a decade in 2023. According to the “Global M&A Report” published by Bain & Co, the total M&A market fell by 15% year on year last year to US$3.2 trillion, the lowest in a decade.

M&A activities hit a low in 2023, pickup expected this year

<p>The Edge covers former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's 1Malaysia Development Bhd-Tanore (1MDB-Tanore) trial live.</p>




<p>Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Tuesday.</p>


KomarkCorp, Topmix, PavREIT, Axis REIT, KIP REIT, Cypark, Crest Builders, Capital A, Gadang, Haily, DXN, Inta Bina, Comfort Gloves, AHB

<p>The fatal collision between two Royal Malaysian Navy helicopters that killed 10 personnel abroad could be due to a failure in the critical points of the aircraft structure, aviation expert Assoc Prof Maj Dr Mohd Harridon Mohamed Suffian said.</p>


Critical point failure could’ve led to fatal Lumut chopper crash, says expert

<p>Chin Hin Group Bhd’s conditional mandatory takeover offer to acquire the remaining shares it does not own in Signature International Bhd has turned unconditional, after it aggregated more than 50% of the voting shares.</p>


Chin Hin's MGO for Signature International turns unconditional as shareholding surpasses 50%

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<p>The M503-3 Maritime Operations Helicopter (HOM) that was involved in a crash Tuesday morning was used for the first time in the flyby for the 90th Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) Anniversary parade.</p>


Downed HOM chopper used for the first time in flyby, says defence minister 

<p>Sarawak’s strategic alliances with the UK's leading industry partners in the development of compound semiconductors will drive innovation to increase the capability of microchips to power new technologies and applications, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.</p>


Sarawak eyeing partnership with UK companies to boost semicon capabilities

<p>US stocks closed higher on Tuesday following positive earnings from top-tier companies and as investors were focused on quarterly results from Magnificent Seven and other megacap growth stocks.</p>


Wall Street closes higher as investors digest earnings, megacap outlook

<p>(April 24): Tesla Inc. is accelerating the launch of more affordable models in a bid to arrest a deterioration in its profit margins and sales.</p>

<p>The electric-vehicle maker plans to start production on the cheaper cars before the second half of 2025, when it had previously pledged to begi...

Tesla to accelerate launch of cheaper cars after sales miss

<p>Global shares rose on Tuesday, with investors on Wall Street focused on earnings reports from the US megacaps, and the yen tumbled to multi-year lows against the dollar and the euro.</p>


Stocks gear up for Big Tech earnings; yen touches multi-year lows

<p>IPOH (April 23): The post-mortems of 10 victims of the tragedy of two helicopters colliding near the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) base in Lumut, currently being carried out at the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital here, are expected to be completed by Wednesday (April 24) afternoon.</p>


Helicopter tragedy: Victims’ post-mortems expected to be completed on April 24 afternoon

<p>US business activity cooled in April to a four-month low due to weaker demand, while rates of inflation eased slightly even as input prices rose sharply, suggesting some possible relief ahead as the Federal Reserve looks for signs that the economy is ebbing enough to bring inflation down further.</p>


US business activity cools in April; inflation measures mixed 

<p>Wall Street's main indexes rose on Tuesday as some growth and chip shares gained, while stocks like General Motors and Spotify advanced on upbeat earnings updates ahead of quarterly reports from big technology companies.</p>


Wall Street gains on bright earnings, megacaps' support

<p>Rakuten Trade said NationGate Holdings Bhd may extend its upward trajectory after breaking out from its one-month rectangular pattern on Tuesday.</p>


<p>Mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A) activities fell to the lowest in a decade in 2023. According to the “Global M&amp;A Report” published by Bain &amp; Co, the total M&amp;A market fell by 15% year on year last year to US$3.2 trillion, the lowest in a decade.</p>


<p>RHB Retail Research said Censof Holdings Bhd is observing a technical breakout after climbing above the 26.5 sen immediate resistance on surging trading volume.</p>


<p>HHRG Bhd, formerly known as Heng Huat Resources Group Bhd, aims to raise between RM16.1 million and RM18.14 million through a private placement of up to 10% of its expanded issued share capital to yet-to-be identified third-party investors, at a price to be fixed.</p>


HHRG plans to raise up to RM18.14m via placement for working capital

<p>(April 24): Digital payments company Block Inc., formerly known as Square, has finished the development of its Bitcoin mining chip as Chief Executive Jack Dorsey continues to advocate for a more accessible and decentralized system — an effort he’s championed since 2021.</p>

<p>The three-nanome...

Jack Dorsey’s block finishes development of Bitcoin mining chip

<p>KOTA BHARU (April 23): The man involved in&nbsp;the shooting incident at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang on April 14 will be charged in a&nbsp;Kota Bharu court on Wednesday (April 24), according to the police.</p>


KLIA shooting suspect to be charged in Kota Bharu on Wednesday

<p>Malaysia's education system must be synonymous with the development of the country, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir.</p>
