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Trump’s visit spurs hopes for least-loved emerging market bloc
The Asean summit rekindled interest in Southeast Asia as supply chains shift from China and political stabilisation attracts investors. (EPA…
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Australia sues Microsoft over ‘misleading’ AI offer
Microsoft faced claims of misleading 2.7 million Australians who auto-renewed Microsoft 365, including its Office online suite. (Microsoft pic) SYDNEY:…
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Gold extends drop as US-China trade progress eases haven demand
Gold dropped up to 1.2% to around US$4,065 an ounce as investors took profits after technical indicators signalled overbought conditions.…
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Trump reverses Biden-era rules on copper smelters
Donald Trump’s executive order identified copper as a critical material for defence, infrastructure, emerging tech, clean energy, and EVs. (Reuters…
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China to make substantial US soybean purchases, Bessent says
China wielded soybean imports as a major bargaining chip in its trade dispute with Washington, boosting its leverage in recent…
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Striking Boeing defence workers reject contract offer for 4th time
Boeing voiced disappointment at the latest vote, with over 3,000 defence staff still on strike since August. (EPA Images pic)…
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Malaysia ready to deepen cooperation with Japan in rare earth, critical mineral sectors
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during the 28th Asean-Japan Summit. (AP pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia…
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US treasury secretary signals deal with China on rare earths, soybeans
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he expected presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to formally announce the deal at…
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Canada sets sights on Asean amid push to increase non-US exports
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is looking to work closely with Asean particularly in energy, nuclear modular reactors, defence…
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