Lee Hsien Loong and Xi Jinping

Singapore and China Reaffirm Strong Bilateral Ties Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

Singapore Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Chinese President Xi Jinping celebrated the resilience and growth of bilateral relations between their two nations. The leaders emphasized the importance of such cooperation not only for mutual benefits but also for promoting...
Malaysia high court

53-Year-Old Pastor Charged with Murder of Mother, Body Kept in Freezer for Over Three Years

In a chilling case that has gripped Malaysia, a 53-year-old part-time pastor was charged in the Magistrates Court in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday (Nov 26) with the murder of his 77-year-old mother. Deanesh Narayanan Nair is accused of killing his...
Laos

Six Tourists Die from Suspected Methanol Poisoning in Laos, Hostel Manager and Staff Detained

Police in Laos have detained the manager and seven employees of a backpacker hostel following the deaths of six foreign tourists from suspected methanol poisoning, state media reported on Tuesday (Nov 26). The tragedy has cast a shadow over Vang...
US dollar

Dollar Soars, Asian Shares Tumble After Trump Tariff Threats on China, Mexico, and Canada

The global financial markets reacted sharply after President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to impose additional tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada. In his latest posts on the Truth Social network, Trump detailed plans for a 10% tariff...
US-China

Trade War Threats Resurface Amid U.S.-China Tensions Over Tariffs and Fentanyl Crisis

As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump escalates his rhetoric against China, threatening to impose an additional 10% tariff on all Chinese imports, the Chinese Embassy in Washington has pushed back, warning that neither nation would emerge victorious from a trade war....
Walmart

Walmart Rolls Back DEI Policies Amid Conservative Activist Pressure

Walmart, the world's largest retailer, has announced significant shifts in its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, following increasing pressure from conservative activists. The retailer confirmed on Monday that it would be making adjustments to its practices, ranging from product...
Donald Trump

Trump’s Tariff Threats Shake Global Markets and Ignite Trade Feud

President-elect Donald Trump reignited trade tensions and stoked economic uncertainty by announcing his intention to impose sweeping tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico. The proposed measures, shared via Trump’s Truth Social posts on Monday, include an additional 10%...
Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Financial Reputation Under Fire: U.S. Lawmakers Link City to Global Financial Crimes Amid Beijing’s Tightening Grip

In a sharp rebuke of Hong Kong's role in global finance under Beijing's influence, U.S. lawmakers have expressed alarm at the city’s growing association with international financial crimes. Once heralded as a global financial hub with a foundation of free-market...
Qualcomm Inc.

Qualcomm Shelves Interest in Intel Takeover Amid Mounting Challenges

Qualcomm Inc.’s interest in acquiring Intel Corp. has significantly cooled, according to sources familiar with the matter, halting what could have been one of the largest and most consequential deals in the technology sector. The decision reflects the immense complexities...
Social Media

Tech Giants Urge Australia to Rethink Social Media Age Restrictions for Under-16s

Australia’s government is pushing forward with a bill to bar children under 16 from most forms of social media unless age-verification systems are implemented. However, tech giants Google and Meta Platforms, along with other stakeholders, are urging the government to...
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