Japan’s Economy Outperforms Forecasts, Keeping BOJ on Track
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessJapan’s economy outperformed forecasts as business spending and net trade helped fuel a third straight quarter of growth that will keep the…
Charting the Global Economy: US Inflation Picks Up Ahead of Tariffs
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessUS inflation picked up broadly at the start of the year, further diminishing chances the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates anytime…
Trump’s tariffs could spur push to rewrite North America trade pact | Donald Trump News
As United States President Donald Trump barrels forward with tariff threats against key trading partners Canada and Mexico, a renegotiation of the three countries’ trade…
Malaysia’s economy grows 5.1% in 2024 on strong investment, domestic demand | Business and Economy News
Central bank says Southeast Asian economy on track for robust investment, exports and household spending going forward.Malaysia’s economy grew 5.1 percent in 2024, as strong…
Why are Elon Musk and Sam Altman engaged in a war of words over OpenAI? | Technology News
Two of Silicon Valley’s most prominent tech titans, Elon Musk and his former protégé Sam Altman, are in the middle of a very public feud…
Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s meeting with India’s Narendra Modi | Donald Trump News
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has returned to the White House for his first visit of Donald Trump’s second term as United States president. Trump…
After Australia’s ban, Indonesia mulls minimum age for social media | Social Media
Medan, Indonesia – As the mother of an 18-month-old daughter, Laila Lubis is busy experiencing the challenges and joys of new motherhood. Though her daughter…
Trump launches reciprocal tariffs amid concerns of economic turmoil | Donald Trump News
United States President Donald Trump has signed a plan rolling out increased import duties for every trading partner that taxes US imports, stating that he…
Western Australia braces for ‘dangerous’ Category 5 Tropical Cyclone Zelia | Weather News
Australian emergency services warn of potential threat to life and have issued shelter and evacuation warnings as cyclone is due to make landfall.A Category 5…
As Trump imposes ‘no exceptions’ tariffs, Asian allies hope for a reprieve | Donald Trump
When United States President Donald Trump announced his latest tariffs on steel and aluminium this week, he insisted there would be “no exemptions, no exceptions”.…
For China, USAID’s demise could be a soft power win in Southeast Asia | Poverty and Development News
As the United States winds back humanitarian assistance in Southeast Asia, its rival China may see an opportunity to expand its influence in a region…
‘Trump effect’: How US tariffs, ’51st state’ threats are shaking up Canada | Donald Trump News
Montreal, Canada – Even before he formally re-entered the White House last month to begin his second term as president of the United States, Donald…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,084 | Russia-Ukraine war News
Here are the key developments on the 1,084th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.Here is the situation on Wednesday, February 12: Fighting A Ukrainian…
US trade partners criticise Trump for 25-percent steel, aluminium tariffs | International Trade News
Allies like Canada called the tariffs ‘unacceptable’, arguing they weaken economic integration and hurt economies.Several of the United States’ main trading partners have condemned President…
In change in crypto enforcement, SEC and Binance seek pause in lawsuit | Crypto News
The joint motion is first clear effort to retreat from the US regulator’s previous crypto enforcement under Democratic leadership.Binance and the United States Securities and…
Starbucks sued by US state of Missouri for using DEI policies | Donald Trump News
Missouri accused Starbucks of tying executive pay to the company’s achieving racial and gender-based hiring quotas.The US state of Missouri has sued Starbucks, accusing the…
Who sells the most steel and aluminium to the US and who is facing tariffs? | Business and Economy News
United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports, and reciprocal tariffs on countries levelling…
Google switches name of Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America for US users | Internet
California-based internet giant says the name of the body of water will depend on the user’s location.Google has begun calling the Gulf of Mexico the…
Trump slaps 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum, raising new trade war fears | International Trade News
United States President Donald Trump has slapped 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports in his latest push to reshape an international trading…
Elon Musk-led group makes $97.4bn bid for OpenAI | Elon Musk News
Musk’s bid could ratchet up longstanding tensions with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over the future of the startup.A consortium led by Elon Musk said it…