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Contained downside of 'substantial' US tariffs for Malaysian chipmakers
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's semiconductor industry may be spared the worst of potential US tariffs after President Donald Trump threatened to…

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
GLOBAL | Presiden Donald Trump hari ini mengumumkan kenaikan ketara tarif import keluli dan aluminium dengan menggandakan kadar sedia ada…

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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
(Reuters) -President Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to intervene in its effort to rapidly deport…

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

ASEAN kekal berkecuali
KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN kekal berkecuali dalam pertembungan antara kuasa besar dunia walaupun membawa China ke pentas Sidang Kemuncak ASEAN Ke-46.…
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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
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’
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
YOURSAY | “Trump might ambush Anwar like he did with Zelenskyy.”Anwar writes to Trump to request US-Asean meetingAnonymous_3f4b: When and…