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Israel kills Hamas commander in Lebanon
[MIDDLE EAST] Israel's military has confirmed the killing of a senior Hamas commander in Lebanon, further testing the fragile ceasefire that has held...
BYD unveils affordable electric SUV with advanced tech features
[WORLD] BYD, one of China’s leading electric vehicle manufacturers, has unveiled a groundbreaking new electric SUV priced at an affordable US$18,300, offering a...
Singapore export outlook dims as trade war escalates
[SINGAPORE] Several economists have downgraded their projections for Singapore's key exports, forecasting a decline in 2025 as the country grapples with the global...
U.S. Treasury yields edge higher as market anticipates European Central Bank rate decision
[WORLD] U.S. Treasury yields rose slightly in early trading on Wednesday, reflecting growing investor concerns over economic data that suggests stronger-than-expected growth. Meanwhile,...
EU’s strategic shift amid US-China tensions
[EUROPE] As the European Union braces for the impact of a potential second term of Donald Trump’s presidency, many policymakers are reflecting on...
Asian stocks rally as U.S.-Japan trade talks begin
[WORLD] Asian stock markets saw a notable boost on Thursday as investors responded to the commencement of crucial trade talks between the United...
Malaysia takaful industry achieves record growth in 2024
[MALAYSIA] Malaysia's takaful industry has achieved a significant milestone by distributing RM10.20 billion in benefits to its certificate holders in 2024. This represents...
Hamas struggles to fund its forces
[MIDDLE EAST] Hamas is grappling with its most acute financial crisis since seizing control of Gaza in 2007. The militant group's inability to...
Malaysia-China investment optimism cushions Bursa decline
[MALAYSIA] Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower on Thursday, defying a tech-led downturn on Wall Street as optimism surrounding fresh Malaysia-China cooperation helped to...
Singapore’s export growth slows amid trade uncertainties
[SINGAPORE] Singapore's non-oil domestic exports increased 5.4% in March compared to the same month a year ago, according to official data released on...
Strengthening China-Malaysia ties boost exports and Techs
[MALAYSIA] The growing diplomatic and economic relationship between China and Malaysia is poised to significantly boost the Southeast Asian nation’s exports and technology...
China’s GDP growth climbs to 5.4% in Q1, signaling steady post-pandemic recovery
[WORLD] China’s economy grew by 5.4% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, exceeding economists’ expectations and reinforcing optimism about the country’s ongoing...
Intel tightens AI chip exports to China
[WORLD] AMERICAN chipmaker Intel has informed Chinese clients it will start needing a license to sell some of its advanced artificial intelligence processors,...
Oil prices climb on sanctions and supply concerns amid trade war risks
[WORLD] Oil prices jumped over 2% to a two-week high on Wednesday, driven by fears about global supplies following Washington's imposition of fresh...
Markets slide as Powell warns of economic slowdown amid trade tensions
[UNITED STATES] Historically, markets have shown heightened sensitivity to Federal Reserve communications, particularly during periods of economic transition. Powell’s latest remarks echo similar...
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