The Malaysian ringgit has climbed to its highest level in 13 months, marking another strong showing in the Asian currency market and putting it on track to outperform regional peers for the second consecutive year. On Friday, the ringgit rose as much as 0.3% to 4.1720 against the US dollar — its strongest level since […]
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with President Donald Trump in Washington today, marking a significant step in reinforcing Australia’s position on the global stage. The talks focused on two vital issues — securing U.S. support for the AUKUS submarine deal and promoting Australia as a trusted supplier of critical minerals, which are essential for […]
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In a recent statement that has reignited global economic debates, U.S. President Donald Trump referred to the BRICS alliance as an “attack” on the U.S. dollar. Speaking during a bilateral meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei, Trump claimed that he had warned nations seeking to join the bloc of potential tariffs—prompting many, according to him, […]
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SINGAPORE — Pharmaceutical companies in Singapore are currently navigating a wave of uncertainty following the United States’ announcement of steep new tariffs on imported branded drugs. These tariffs — pegged at a staggering 100% — could impact nearly S$4 billion (RM13 billion) worth of Singapore’s pharmaceutical exports, putting jobs, innovation, and global supply chains at […]
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TOKYO, Sept 26 — Japan’s Minister of Agriculture, Shinjiro Koizumi, has spoken out in defense of his ministry’s grape licensing policy following sharp criticism from local producers over international cultivation talks regarding the premium Shine Muscat variety. At the heart of the controversy is a recent move by the ministry to begin discussions with New […]
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BEIJING – China’s export engine, long a symbol of its global economic might, showed signs of fatigue in August, marking its slowest growth in six months. Customs data released on September 8 revealed a 4.4% year-on-year increase in outbound shipments, falling short of economists’ forecast of 5%, and significantly down from July’s 7.2%. This dip […]
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