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Trump announces trade breakthrough with South Korea on Asia trip
US President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung agreed that Seoul can split its promised US$350 billion…
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Ringgit extends gains for 5th day on improved investor confidence
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit strengthened for the fifth straight day against the US dollar and other major currencies, supported by…
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UK drugmaker GSK lifts 2025 guidance despite US tariffs
GSK revealed it planned to invest US$30 billion in the US over the next five years. (EPA Images pic) LONDON:…
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Trump says US law blocks bid for a third presidential term
US President Donald Trump pointed earlier to vice-president JD Vance and secretary of state Marco Rubio as potential Republican contenders…
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New US strikes kill 14 alleged drug traffickers, Mexico leads rescue of survivor
US defense secretary Pete Hegseth said Mexican authorities took over the search-and-rescue operation for the lone survivor from the three…
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Wall Street futures pause with focus on earnings rush, Fed decision
AI has been a major driver of Wall Street’s bull-market rally that marked its three-year anniversary this month. (AP pic)…
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Trump’s new trade deals give US an edge over Southeast Asia
US President Donald Trump unveiled trade agreements with Malaysia and Cambodia, as well as the frameworks for deals with Thailand…
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Ringgit ends higher on upbeat sentiment after Asean summit
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today, lifted by positive market sentiment as Malaysia concluded the…
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Trump would ‘love’ to meet Kim Jong Un again, but no word from North Korea
US President Donald Trump has used his swing through Asia to underscore his willingness to meet North Korean leader Kim…
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South Korea’s hopes for Asia-Pacific forum take backseat as Trump, Xi come to town
US President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping eye a deal that could ease trade tensions. (Reuters pic) SEOUL:…
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