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Stocks rise to record on earnings optimism, dollar hits four-year low
NEW YORK: Global stocks rose for a fifth straight session on Tuesday, reaching an intraday record as the pace of…
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South Korea seeks US uranium fuel for nuclear submarine
South Korea requests enriched uranium from the US to fuel its planned domestically-built nuclear-powered submarine, official confirms. SEOUL: South Korea…
North Korea fires ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Friday towards the sea off its east coast, South Korea…
Elon Musk Says Tesla May Build “Gigantic Chip Fab”; Teases Possible Intel Collaboration
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed that the company may need to build its own massive semiconductor manufacturing plant to…
One dead in South Korea power plant collapse as safety fears hamper rescue
SEOUL (Reuters) -A worker has died and six remain trapped on Friday after the collapse of a large structure at…
Prabowo rejects claims he is under Jokowi's shadow
JAKARTA: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has dismissed claims that his administration is being influenced by former president Joko Widodo, better…
President Prabowo Denies Being Influenced By Jokowi
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, 6 Nov (Bernama) -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has denied that he is still…
Asia stocks rebound as tech worries ease; Malaysia steady after central bank holds rate
BENGALURU: Asian equities rebounded on Thursday following a sharp selloff in the last session, while Malaysian assets were little changed…
AmBank, Woori Bank team up to boost Malaysia–Korea business ties
KUALA LUMPUR: AmBank Group and South Korea's Woori Bank have entered into a partnership to strengthen bilateral investment and trade…
Six people believed trapped at South Korea power plant under collapsed structure, Yonhap says
SEOUL (Reuters) -Six people are believed to be trapped at a South Korean power station in the city of Ulsan…
Anwar performs small jump to demonstrate his recovery
CYBERJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim performed a small jump in front of the media to demonstrate that he…
Malaysian passport climbs to third globally with visa-free access to 174 countries
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — The Malaysian passport is now ranked third globally in the 2025 Passport Index, a global benchmark…
Trump pressed China's Xi to release jailed Hong Kong media tycoon, sources say
HONG KONG/WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump appealed directly to China's Xi Jinping to free jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy…
North Korea says antagonised by US sanctions, will respond
SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea slammed the U.S. President Donald Trump's administration for imposing sanctions that "antagonise" it, and vowed to…
Once again, Trump swaps pressure for promises from Beijing
UNITED States President Donald Trump began his second term by signalling that talks with China to stop a deadly flow…
Malaysia now ranks 3rd in global passport index
Holders of Malaysian passports enjoy visa-free travel to 174 countries across the globe, according to the immigration department. KUALA LUMPUR:…
2026 Futsal Asian Cup Finals: Malaysia Drawn Against Big Guns In Group D
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's bid to advance to the knockout rounds of the 2026 Asian Football Confederation…
M’sian passport ranked third globally on latest Passport Index
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian passport now holds the third position globally in the Passport Index 2025, a benchmark for passport…
Malaysia Joins Global Top Three In 2025 Passport Index
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian passport is now ranked third globally in the 2025 Passport Index, a…
South Korean court issues arrest warrant for president
Yoon Suk Yeol is facing a criminal investigation into possible insurrection charges. (EPA Images pic) SEOUL: A South Korean court…
Malaysia’s Athletes For Athletes shines at regional AI startup competition
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Malaysia’s Athletes For Athletes Solutions Sdn Bhd (AFA) clinched second place at the Korea-Asean AI…
Anwar receives G-Dragon gift, fans beg to buy light stick
PM Anwar Ibrahim’s G-Dragon signed album and light stick spark buying offers from fans on social media PRIME Minister Datuk…
Trump and Modi hold frequent talks on trade negotiations
White House confirms ongoing trade discussions between US and India, with Trump and Modi speaking frequently amid recent tariff tensions.…
Trump’s pivot from Asia | FMT
US president Donald Trump spent much of the last week of October in Asia. He managed to bring about ceasefires…
Weijie-Sheng Hao, Su Hui-Zhing Yi give Malaysia cheer at Korea Masters
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian doubles pairs Chia Weijie-Lwi Sheng Hao and Cheng Su Hui-Tan Zhing Yi brought some cheer to the…
Malaysia invited to co-convene Gaza reconstruction talks
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has been invited to take part as a co-convener in efforts to reconstruct Gaza, following an invitation…
Revival of RCEP to strengthen regional economic integration – PM
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia, as Asean Chair, has revived the implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to strengthen its…
BERNAMA – Malaysia To Strengthen Intra-ASEAN Trade Via Regional Payment System
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to strengthen intra-ASEAN trade by promoting QR payment usage and cash…
China oil major Sinopec partners with South Korea's LG Chem to develop battery materials
BEIJING/SINGAPORE: China's Sinopec , the world's biggest refiner by capacity, signed an agreement with South Korea's LG Chem on Tuesday…