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China gains ground in Southeast Asia amid U.S. tariffs
[WORLD] President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policies have inadvertently bolstered China's economic ties with its regional partners, particularly in Southeast Asia. As the...
Microsoft expands European cloud operations
[EUROPE] Microsoft has announced a significant expansion of its data center infrastructure across Europe, pledging to protect its European operations from potential disruptions...
Singapore gold demand hits record high as prices soar
[SINGAPORE] Investor interest in gold remained robust in Singapore during the first quarter of 2025, as bullion prices soared past the US$3,000-per-ounce mark...
Yiwu’s trade resilience amid shifting global dynamics
[WORLD] At China’s largest wholesale market in Yiwu, the sound of American English is a rarity among the bustling aisles lined with everything...
US threatens to abandon Ukraine-Russia mediation over stalled talks
[WORLD] Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a stark warning on Tuesday, stating that the United States may abandon its role as mediator...
U.S. and Britain strike Houthi drone site amid rising tensions in Yemen
[MIDDLE EAST] U.S. and British forces carried out a coordinated military strike in Yemen on Tuesday, targeting a Houthi installation believed to be...
Bursa Malaysia eyes steady growth
[MALAYSIA] Bursa Malaysia is set to continue its upward trajectory in 2025, buoyed by a resilient domestic economy, robust investor participation, and strategic...
Trump defends tariffs and attacks Fed Chair Powell in 100-day rally
[UNITED STATES] President Donald Trump reignited his criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Tuesday, touting his economic agenda and trade policies...
China’s factory activity contracts as US tariffs bite
[WORLD] China’s manufacturing sector contracted at the steepest pace since December 2023, underscoring the early economic fallout from escalating trade tensions with the...
China export slump deepens trade tensions
[WORLD] China’s export sector is experiencing a significant downturn as new orders sharply decline, attributed to escalating U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump’s...
Malaysian stocks gain on US-India trade deal optimism
[MALAYSIA] The Malaysian stock market opened slightly higher on Tuesday, tracking gains on Wall Street overnight amid renewed optimism that the United States...
Asian currencies rebound
[WORLD] Asian currencies are showing signs of stabilization as market sentiment improves, buoyed by easing trade tensions and cautious optimism surrounding upcoming economic...
Samsung earnings beat expectations
[WORLD] Samsung Electronics has reported a robust surge in first-quarter profits, propelled by unprecedented demand for its flagship Galaxy S25 smartphones. The South...
Japanese automakers turn to Chinese tech to revive sales
[WORLD] Japanese carmakers are ramping up efforts to integrate advanced Chinese technologies into their electric vehicles (EVs), as they seek to recover lost...
US stocks rise amid trade uncertainty and mixed earnings
[UNITED STATES] U.S. stocks ended the day on a positive note Tuesday, after fluctuating between slight gains and losses amid volatile trading. Investors...
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