Malaysia

Malaysia’s Stock Market Surge Draws Investor Optimism but Experts Warn of Geopolitical Risks

Malaysia’s stock market has become one of Asia’s star performers in 2024, attracting investors and making headlines across the region. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) has risen by approximately 15% over the past year, marking a significant turnaround for...
Chinese Police Clamp Down on Viral Cyclist

Chinese Police Clamp Down on Viral Cyclist Dumpling Craze, Citing Safety Concerns

A nighttime cycling phenomenon, born from the whimsy of university students, has taken central China by storm over the past few weeks. The viral trend, which saw thousands of cyclists pedaling 80 kilometers from Zhengzhou to Kaifeng in search of...
Donald Trump

Donald Trump to Nominate Marco Rubio for Secretary of State, Appointing Michael Waltz as National Security Advisor

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate Senator Marco Rubio of Florida as Secretary of State, according to sources close to Trump’s transition team. If confirmed, Rubio will become the first Latino to serve as the United States’ top diplomat,...
Asian Stock

Asian Stocks Slide as Dollar Rises to Four-Month High, While Bitcoin Soars Amid Trump’s Election Win

Asian stocks experienced a slight decline, while the U.S. dollar remained near four-month highs on Tuesday. However, the real excitement centered around Bitcoin, which surged to an unprecedented record high, fueled by investor bets on favorable outcomes from Donald Trump's...
Asian Financial Markets

Asian Markets Slip as Wall Street Rallies on Trump’s Re-Election, Led by Key Financial Stocks

Asian markets faced a mostly lower trading day Tuesday, largely overshadowed by the rally on Wall Street, as investors interpreted the re-election of President Donald Trump as a potentially positive signal for certain U.S. stocks. Trump’s re-election and his administration’s...
Donald Trump Jr.

Donald Trump Jr. Joins 1789 Capital, A Conservative-Aligned Venture Capital Firm

Donald Trump Jr. will join the venture capital firm 1789 Capital, marking a significant step in his career beyond the Trump Organization. Trump Jr.’s entry into venture capitalism is seen as both a calculated business move and a political signal,...
Shigeru Ishiba

Japanese Government Unveils Ambitious $65 Billion Tech Investment Plan to Boost Semiconductor and AI Sectors

In a sweeping move to bolster Japan’s technology sectors, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has pledged an unprecedented $65 billion in public aid to the nation’s semiconductor and artificial intelligence industries. The funding plan, which targets strategic expansion through fiscal 2030,...
Korea Zinc

Korea Zinc Weighs $1.8 Billion Share Sale Amid Shareholder Tensions and Regulatory Concerns

Korea Zinc Co., the world’s largest refined zinc producer, announced Tuesday that it is carefully reconsidering a controversial $1.8 billion share sale plan. The plan, which initially surprised the market and sparked significant backlash from both regulators and investors, remains...
JetBlue Airways

JetBlue Extends Flight Suspension to Haiti Amid Gunfire Incidents on Aircraft: Safety Concerns Escalate

JetBlue Airways announced late Monday evening it would extend its suspension of flights to and from Haiti until at least December 2, following the discovery of damage from a bullet on one of its planes returning from Port-au-Prince, the Haitian...
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