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PSM committed to driving sepaktakraw development in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sepaktakraw Association of Malaysia (PSM) reiterated its commitment to develop the sport of sepaktakraw in the country,…
World economies reel from Trump’s tariffs punch, but most South-East Asian countries rejoice thanks to kinder rates
SOUTH-EAST ASIA (AFP): Global markets reeled Friday from President Donald Trump's tariffs barrage against nearly all US trading partners as governments…
US tariff by the numbers
FOLLOWING the US' new tariffs, as posted on the White House website, here's some key data that we have observed:*…
Global shares drop after Trump tariff shock hits markets
LONDON/SYDNEY: Global shares tumbled on Friday after the U.S. slapped dozens of trading partners with steep tariffs, while investors anxiously…
Global shares slide after Trump’s tariff salvo
LONDON (Reuters): Global shares tumbled on Friday (Aug 1) after the United States slapped dozens of trading partners with steep…
South Korea’s ex-leader Yoon refuses questioning, lies on cell floor
SEOUL: South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is in detention while on trial and facing various criminal probes,…
South Korea says it has no written pact on US trade deal
(Corrects headline to drop extraneous letter, widens distribution)SEOUL (Reuters) -There is no written agreement yet on a trade deal between…
South Korea denies written US trade deal amid Trump announcement
SEOUL: There is no written agreement yet on a trade deal between South Korea and the United States announced by…
Korea Ambassador Yeo: ‘learning A Language Is Difficult, But Fun!’
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- “Learning a language is very difficult, but fun!” This was the spirited message delivered by a…
Markets rattle as tariffs hit tech stocks in Asia
SINGAPORE: U.S. President Donald Trump’s Friday tariff deadline brought little reprieve for markets, with tech stocks in South Korea and…
Pape Sarr’s halfway line stunner seals Tottenham win over Arsenal
PAPE Matar Sarr scored an astonishing goal from the halfway line as Tottenham Hotspur defeated Arsenal 1-0 in a fiery…
Microsoft hits $4 trillion valuation as AI drives stock surge
NEW YORK: Microsoft’s market valuation surged past $4 trillion early Thursday as investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence propelled its shares…
European shares edge higher amid earnings flurry, US tariff blitz
LONDON: European shares edged higher on Thursday, helped by a slate of upbeat corporate updates, with investors keeping an eye…
Praise Trump and speak simply: How the South Korean team negotiated its trade deal
SEOUL (Reuters) -The South Korean ministers tasked with negotiating a last-ditch trade deal with U.S. President Donald Trump said that…
US to impose 15% tariff on South Korean goods under Trump trade deal
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has confirmed the United States will impose a 15 percent tariff on imports from South Korea,…
Trump will meet South Korea’s trade delegation, Seoul says
SEOUL (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump will meet South Korea's trade delegation, South Korea's presidential office said on Thursday, as…
MAF Joins Diplomatic Military Visit To Cambodia-Thailand Border
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) – The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) today joined a diplomatic military delegation invited to observe the hotspot…
QuickCheck: Does salmon DNA improve your skin?
NEW skincare technology is being developed each day, especially from countries like South Korea, Japan, and France who have been…
Anwar: Asean must close gaps and build a fairer, stronger regional economy
JAKARTA, July 29 — It is imperative that Asean focus its energies inward, towards building a more integrated and resilient…
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (July 28, 2025)
Malaysia:* King presents instrument of appointment to new Chief Justice Wan Ahmad Farid* Thai, Cambodian PMs welcome Malaysian-brokered peace* Putrajaya…
US-China set to meet with extension of tariff pause on the cards
STOCKHOLM: Top economic officials from the United States and China are set to renew negotiations Monday, with an extension of…
US tariff negotiations update as August 1 deadline looms
WASHINGTON: US tariff negotiations with major trading partners are reaching a critical phase as the August 1 deadline approaches. The…
North Korea says South Korea’s overtures ‘great miscalculation’
SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea has no interest in any policy or proposals for reconciliation from South Korea, the powerful sister…
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (July 26, 2025)
Malaysia:* Anwar extends appreciation to all parties for smooth, incident-free rally / Anwar reaffirms commitment to democracy, freedom of speech*…
Pearly-Thinaah fall to home pair in China Open semis
World No 3 Pearly Tan-M Thinaah’s hopes of a fifth final were dashed by the seventh-ranked pair, Jia Yi Fan-Zhang…
Thai King’s Cup: Malaysia Fall To Japan In Men’s Quadrant Semi-Final
KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s hopes of reaching the final in the men’s quadrant event at the 2025…
Chinese firms urged to deepen Asean roots as US cracks down on transshipments
Beijing should encourage its firms to deepen integration with Southeast Asian economies instead of using the region as a transshipment…
Takraw triumph: Malaysia silence Thai crowd with stunning upset
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian men's sepak takraw squad kicked off their campaign at the 38th Thai King's Cup with a…
Malaysia Stun Hosts On Opening Day Of Thai King’s Cup
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian men's sepak takraw squad kicked off their campaign at the 38th Thai…