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China considers tariff exemptions amid trade war
[WORLD] China is exploring the possibility of exempting certain U.S. imports from its steep 125% retaliatory tariffs, marking the strongest indication yet that...
How to work with a difficult colleague
[WORLD] Navigating a professional relationship with a colleague who harbours negative feelings towards you can be challenging. However, with strategic approaches rooted in...
US-China trade tensions: No negotiations confirmed
[WORLD] China’s Ministry of Commerce on Thursday refuted claims of ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, stating that reports suggesting progress in...
Malaysian firms eye Uganda’s oil fields amid shrinking domestic reserves
[MALAYSIA] Malaysian companies have been invited to compete for unexplored petroleum fields in Uganda, as the Southeast Asian nation’s oil and gas sector...
Hong Kong stocks drop as US rules out unilateral tariff cuts
[WORLD] Hong Kong stocks slipped on Thursday, ending a three-day winning streak, after investor sentiment took a hit following remarks from US Treasury...
Zus Coffee overtakes Starbucks in Malaysia amid rapid Southeast Asia expansion
[MALAYSIA] Zuspresso, the operator behind the Zus Coffee brand, is set to expand aggressively in Southeast Asia this year, planning to open nearly...
Singapore condemns deadly Kashmir terror attack
[SINGAPORE] Singapore has issued a strong condemnation of the April 22 terrorist attack in India’s Jammu and Kashmir region, which claimed the lives...
Oil prices drop as OPEC+ weighs output hike amid trade and supply uncertainties
[WORLD] Oil prices fell 2% on Wednesday as sources claimed Opec+ will consider increasing oil supply in June, although losses were limited by...
The rise of functional fitness
[WORLD] Functional fitness is becoming a game-changer in the fitness world, emphasizing the use of natural, everyday movements to improve overall strength, mobility,...
US-China trade war disrupts LNG contracts
[WORLD] Analysts suggest that Chinese state-owned energy companies and private gas suppliers might need to renegotiate their long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) contracts...
China’s energy-storage sector braces for tough year amid trade war and policy shifts
[WORLD] China’s energy-storage industry is bracing for a turbulent year, as intensifying trade frictions with the United States and diminishing government backing weigh...
US-China trade optimism lifts Malaysian stocks
[MALAYSIA] Global markets found renewed momentum on Wednesday following optimistic remarks from a senior US official suggesting that the ongoing trade tensions between...
Intel slashes workforce in strategic shift
[WORLD] Intel Corporation has revealed plans to reduce its global workforce by more than 20%, marking a significant step in CEO Lip-Bu Tan's...
Tesla’s auto show absence fuels Chinese EV dominance
[WORLD] Tesla’s third consecutive absence from China’s largest auto show has provided a significant opportunity for domestic competitors to take center stage, with...
Oil prices rally on Iran sanctions and market recovery
[WORLD] Oil prices climbed more than US$1 per barrel on Tuesday, bouncing back from a sharp drop the previous day as new U.S....
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