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Indonesia rolls out US$1.5bil stimulus package after growth slows

Indonesia rolls out US$1.5bil stimulus package after growth slows

JAKARTA: Indonesia began rolling out a US$1.5 billion stimulus package Thursday to boost consumer activity after Southeast Asia's biggest economy…
Trump says 'extremely hard' to do deal with Xi as steel tariffs double

Trump says 'extremely hard' to do deal with Xi as steel tariffs double

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Wednesday it was "extremely hard" to reach a deal with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping,…
Higher metals tariffs kick in as deadline for 'best' offers arrives

Higher metals tariffs kick in as deadline for 'best' offers arrives

WASHINGTON: The US tariff rate on most imported steel and aluminum will double on Wednesday as President Donald Trump ratchets…
Oil prices slip as rising OPEC+ output, tariff fears weigh on outlook

Oil prices slip as rising OPEC+ output, tariff fears weigh on outlook

TOKYO: Oil prices edged lower in early Asian trade on Wednesday, weighed down by a loosening supply-demand balance following increasing OPEC+…
How Malaysia can cash in on Trump’s war on education

How Malaysia can cash in on Trump’s war on education

It’s tiring to moan about the state of education in Malaysia, rehashing the same old complaints again and again. It…
Trump and Xi will likely speak this week, says White House

Trump and Xi will likely speak this week, says White House

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will likely speak this week, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt…
Mara henti hantar pelajar ke AS

Mara henti hantar pelajar ke AS

Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) akan menghentikan penghantaran pelajar tajaannya ke Amerika Syarikat (AS) mulai tahun ini susulan pengenalan polisi dan…
Trump umum kenaikan cukai import keluli, aluminium

Trump umum kenaikan cukai import keluli, aluminium

GLOBAL | Presiden Donald Trump hari ini mengumumkan kenaikan ketara tarif import keluli dan aluminium dengan menggandakan kadar sedia ada…
Powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes in Istanbul

U.S. stocks close mixed to end shortened week

NEW YORK, May 30 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended mixed on Friday, as investors contended with renewed trade tensions and…
Many Ukrainians baulk at conceding land to Russia

Many Ukrainians baulk at conceding land to Russia

MARIUPOL natives Oleksandr and Liudmyla Lytvyn fled home three years ago during Russia's 86-day siege of the port city in…
Amerika Dijangka Mengharamkan Dron Buatan China Seawal Minggu Depan

Amerika Dijangka Mengharamkan Dron Buatan China Seawal Minggu Depan

Amerika Dijangka Mengharamkan Dron Buatan China Seawal Minggu Depan May 31, 2025 • Effi Saharudin Amerika Syarikat dijangka akan mengharamkan…
BERNAMA - Malaysia’s GDP Growth Could Rebound To 4.6 Pct if US Tariffs Lifted

BERNAMA – Malaysia’s GDP Growth Could Rebound To 4.6 Pct if US Tariffs Lifted

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth could rebound to the earlier projection of 4.6 per cent from 4.0…
Hamas says agreement reached with US envoy on framework for Gaza ceasefire

Hamas says agreement reached with US envoy on framework for Gaza ceasefire

ISTANBUL (BERNAMA-ANADOLU): The Palestinian group Hamas on Wednesday (May 28) announced it had reached an agreement with United States (US)…
Malaysia’s ASEAN Summit success: Teamwork and efficiency

Malaysia’s ASEAN Summit success: Teamwork and efficiency

PUTRAJAYA: The outstanding efficiency, unwavering dedication, and seamless teamwork demonstrated by all parties involved were the main factors in Malaysia’s…
Hamas Says Agreement Reached with US Envoy on Framework for Gaza Ceasefire

Hamas Says Agreement Reached with US Envoy on Framework for Gaza Ceasefire

ISTANBUL, May 29 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The Palestinian group Hamas on Wednesday announced it had reached an agreement with United States (US) Middle…
Poland's high-stakes presidential vote pits pro-EU centrist against MAGA nationalist

Poland’s high-stakes presidential vote pits pro-EU centrist against MAGA nationalist

WARSAW (Reuters) - Poles vote in a closely fought presidential election run-off on Sunday that pits the centrist, pro-European ruling…
Macron Deepens Trade, Defence Ties in Indonesia

Macron Deepens Trade, Defence Ties in Indonesia

JAKARTA: Emmanuel Macron will seek to deepen trade and defence ties on a visit to Indonesia Wednesday, the second leg…
Yen drifts ahead of Japan bond auction, dollar steady

Yen drifts ahead of Japan bond auction, dollar steady

SINGAPORE: The Japanese yen wobbled in volatile trading on Wednesday as ructions in the bond market kept the spotlight on…
Trump to pardon reality TV's Todd and Julie Chrisley after tax evasion conviction

Trump to pardon reality TV's Todd and Julie Chrisley after tax evasion conviction

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he will pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley, stars of the reality TV show…
US suspends student visa processing, ramps up social media vetting

US suspends student visa processing, ramps up social media vetting

Students don Palestinian keffiyehs and wave flags in solidarity at Columbia University’s commencement in Manhattan, New York. (EPA Images pic)…
Trump asks US Supreme Court to intervene in deportations to third countries

Trump asks US Supreme Court to intervene in deportations to third countries

(Reuters) -President Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to intervene in its effort to rapidly deport…
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Anwar: If Trump wants Asean-US summit, we’ll say yes — no tilt towards China

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today the Association of South-east Asian Nations will…
US halts new student visa interviews as it weighs social media vetting, Politico reports

US halts new student visa interviews as it weighs social media vetting, Politico reports

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump administration has ordered a halt to new student visa interviews as it considers requiring foreign students…
ASEAN kekal berkecuali

ASEAN kekal berkecuali

KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN kekal berkecuali dalam pertembungan antara kuasa besar dunia walaupun membawa China ke pentas Sidang Kemuncak ASEAN Ke-46.…
MARKET PULSE PM MAY 27, 2025 [WATCH]

MARKET PULSE PM MAY 27, 2025 [WATCH]

KUALA LUMPUR: News on stock, crypto and ringgit moves.Bursa Malaysia closed lower today, in line with the broadly negative performance…
Asian shares dip, dollar struggles after Trump's tariff backflip

Asian shares dip, dollar struggles after Trump's tariff backflip

SINGAPORE: Asian shares eased on Tuesday, though US futures rose after President Donald Trump delayed his threatened 50 per cent…
Trump delays EU tariff hike to strike a 'good deal'

Trump delays EU tariff hike to strike a ‘good deal’

US President Donald Trump has agreed to postpone the imposition of a 50 percent tariff on European Union (EU) goods…
Risky for Anwar to seek a meeting with Trump

Risky for Anwar to seek a meeting with Trump

YOURSAY | “Trump might ambush Anwar like he did with Zelenskyy.”Anwar writes to Trump to request US-Asean meetingAnonymous_3f4b: When and…