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US move to lift AI chip export curbs ‘good news’ for Malaysia

US move to lift AI chip export curbs ‘good news’ for Malaysia

Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz launching the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang…
MITI Welcomes Washington’s Review Of AI Chip Export Rules, Citing Supply Chain Gains

MITI Welcomes Washington’s Review Of AI Chip Export Rules, Citing Supply Chain Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia welcomes United States President Donald Trump’s move to revisit artificial intelligence (AI) chip…
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Trump Administration To Replace Biden-Era AI Chip Rule

According to a spokeswoman for the US Department of Commerce, the Trump administration is planning to rescind and modify a…
India and Pakistan trade fire after deadly escalation

India and Pakistan trade fire after deadly escalation

SRINAGAR: Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchanged gunfire overnight in Kashmir, New Delhi said Thursday, a day after the worst violence…
Chinese premier to visit Malaysia for key Asean-Gulf summit, sources say

Chinese premier to visit Malaysia for key Asean-Gulf summit, sources say

The upcoming visit of China’s second-ranked official, Li Qiang, comes shortly after president Xi Jinping’s visit to Malaysia. (Bernama pic)…
Trump umumkan perjanjian perdagangan utama pada Khamis

Trump umumkan perjanjian perdagangan utama pada Khamis

Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS), Donald Trump akan mengadakan sidang media pada Khamis bagi mengumumkan satu perjanjian perdagangan utama yang melibatkan…
AI-related counters on Bursa mixed on Trump's latest plan

AI-related counters on Bursa mixed on Trump's latest plan

BernamaKUALA LUMPUR: Industrial products and services counters on Bursa Malaysia related to artificial intelligence (AI) chip making showed a mixed…
Brazil central bank hikes rate to highest level in 19 years

Brazil central bank hikes rate to highest level in 19 years

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil's central bank on Wednesday hiked its benchmark interest for the sixth consecutive time, citing persistent inflation…
Trump To Announce Major Trade Deal On Thursday

Trump To Announce Major Trade Deal On Thursday

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump has trumpeted an imminent announcement of a major trade deal  related…
Trump to announce major trade deal on Thursday

Trump to announce major trade deal on Thursday

US President Donald Trump has trumpeted an imminent announcement of a major trade deal related to “a big and highly…
Penyelidikan perubatan perlu terokai kerjasama lebih luas

Penyelidikan perubatan perlu terokai kerjasama lebih luas

KUALA LUMPUR: Penyelidikan Klinikal Malaysia (CRM) perlu menerokai kerjasama lebih luas bagi menghasilkan penemuan baharu di samping mampu mengurangkan kos…
Trump film threat shocks Latin America

Trump film threat shocks Latin America

BOGOTÁ: President Donald Trump's threat to slap tariffs on foreign-made movies has left Latin America's burgeoning film industry baffled and…
Trump To Announce Major Trade Deal On Thursday

Trump To Announce Major Trade Deal On Thursday

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump has trumpeted an imminent announcement of a major trade deal  related…
Blast heard in Pakistan's Lahore amid tensions with India, Reuters witness says

Blast heard in Pakistan’s Lahore amid tensions with India, Reuters witness says

NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -A blast was heard in Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore on Thursday morning, according to broadcaster Geo…
Malaysians illegally in the US urged to take amnesty, return with US$1,000

Malaysians illegally in the US urged to take amnesty, return with US$1,000

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians and others residing in the United States illegally should take advantage of that country's amnesty programme and…
Malaysia set to resist early rate cut as it weighs tariff impact

Malaysia set to resist early rate cut as it weighs tariff impact

Bank Negara Malaysia will likely maintain that price pressures are expected to remain manageable, after it forecast inflation to average…
Trump says news conference on Thursday about major trade deal

Trump says news conference on Thursday about major trade deal

WASHINGTON (Reuters): US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Wednesday that there will be a news conference "with…
U.S. judge to consider ordering Trump to return Venezuelans from El Salvador

U.S. judge to consider ordering Trump to return Venezuelans from El Salvador

(Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Wednesday is due to consider whether to order Republican President Donald Trump's administration to…
Venezuelan government surprised by 'rescue' from Argentine residence, opposition says

Venezuelan government surprised by ‘rescue’ from Argentine residence, opposition says

(Reuters) - Venezuela's opposition on Wednesday said that the government of President Nicolas Maduro had been surprised by the "international…
After critical remarks in Munich, Vance adopts more conciliatory tone toward Europe

After critical remarks in Munich, Vance adopts more conciliatory tone toward Europe

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday said Europe and the United States were "on the same…
Powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes in Istanbul

Fewer Spaniards visiting U.S. over Trump’s policies, says tourism expert

BARCELONA, Spain, May 7 (Xinhua) -- Catiana Tur, manager of the Corporate Association of Specialized Travel Agencies (ACAVE), attributed the…
Asean can fill climate leadership void amid US retreat, says expert

Asean can fill climate leadership void amid US retreat, says expert

Climate expert Bob Ward said Asean had a key role to play in driving global climate action, especially amid waning…
India, Pakistan Clash in Worst Fighting in Decades

India, Pakistan Clash in Worst Fighting in Decades

MUZAFFARABAD: India attacked Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir on Wednesday and Pakistan said it had shot down five Indian fighter jets…
US, Chinese officials to hold ice-breaker meeting in Geneva on Saturday

US, Chinese officials to hold ice-breaker meeting in Geneva on Saturday

WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and chief trade negotiator Jamieson Greer will meet China's top economic official in Switzerland on…
US trade deficit hit fresh record before new Trump tariffs

US trade deficit hit fresh record before new Trump tariffs

WASHINGTON: The US trade deficit reached a new record in March, according to fresh government data published Tuesday, as imports…
Trump says Houthis have ‘capitulated’, US will stop bombing

Trump says Houthis have ‘capitulated’, US will stop bombing

Houthi attacks have prevented ships from passing through the Suez Canal, a key route handling 12% of global shipping. (AP…
India launches strikes on Pakistan, Islamabad vows retaliation

India launches strikes on Pakistan, Islamabad vows retaliation

MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan: India fired missiles at Pakistani territory early Wednesday in a major escalation of tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals,…
Hamas says Gaza truce talks pointless as Israel wages 'hunger war'

Hamas says Gaza truce talks pointless as Israel wages 'hunger war'

GAZA CITY: Hamas on Tuesday dismissed ceasefire talks with Israel as pointless, noting it waging a "hunger war" on Gaza,…