Rattled by China, West scrambles to rejig critical minerals supply chains
China's trade restrictions on strategic minerals are starting to hit Western companies where it hurts.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Ahead of expected war games, Taiwan urges China to 'unclench its fists'
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te says China would not win any respect for military drills.
Fri Dec 06 2024
China calls on universities to provide 'love education'
Beijing has been promoting various measures to try to make having children more attractive to young couples.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Philippines, China trade accusations on new South China Sea confrontation
Chinese coast guard vessels fired water cannons and side-swiped a Manila fisheries bureau boat on the way to deliver supplies to Filipino fishermen in the area.
Wed Dec 04 2024
How China could retaliate against new US chip curbs
Washington's new curbs on China's semiconductor industry are fanning fears that Beijing could strike back.
Wed Dec 04 2024
As sabotage allegations swirl, NATO struggles to secure the Baltic Sea
If any of recent incidents are proven to be sabotage by another country, it would mark a return of a type of warfare not seen for decades.
Wed Dec 04 2024
Indonesia yet to agree joint development areas with Beijing in South China Sea, minister says
Indonesia Foreign Minister says no areas yet been specified to work with China on jointly developing fishing or extracting other resources.
Tue Dec 03 2024
Malaysia urges Chinese firms to avoid using it to dodge U.S. tariffs
Washington is expected to further curb exports to Chinese semiconductor toolmakers and sales of certain chipmaking equipment, including products manufactured in Malaysia.
Mon Dec 02 2024
Asia's factories perk up on China recovery but Trump risks loom
Many Chinese exporters are scrambling to get their goods to major markets ahead of tariffs from the US and European Union.
Mon Dec 02 2024
China scientists rush to climate-proof potatoes
China is world's biggest producer of potatoes, crucial to global food security because of their high yield relative to other staple crops.
Sun Dec 01 2024
China criticises Trump tariff threat, says it won't solve America's problems
He Yadong says the US should abide by World Trade Organization rules and work with China to promote stable economic and trade relations.
Thu Nov 28 2024
US, China swap detained citizens after years of diplomacy
The US also changes its travel advisory for China, lowering its risk warning.
Thu Nov 28 2024
China state media warn Trump against mutually destructive tariff war
Donald Trump is threatening Beijing with far higher tariffs than the 7.5%-25% levied on Chinese goods during his first term.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Malaysia to address South China Sea issues As ASEAN Chair next year
Malaysia is committed to resolving disputes in the South China Sea constructively through diplomatic channels and appropriate forums.
Wed Nov 27 2024
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Communications, delivery mechanisms key to effective RON95 targeted subsidy rollout - Experts
As Malaysia prepares to roll out a targeted RON95 subsidy scheme next year, experts are raising concerns about implementation challenges.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Rattled by China, West scrambles to rejig critical minerals supply chains
China's trade restrictions on strategic minerals are starting to hit Western companies where it hurts.
Fri Dec 06 2024
France's Macron says he will appoint a new prime minister in the coming days
French President Emmanuel Macron says he would name a successor to Barnier "in the coming days."
Fri Dec 06 2024
[COLUMNIST] Analysing the Gus Miftah-Sunhaji incident from humour theories perspective
According to the superiority theory of humour, jokes originate when a person perceives himself as superior to others.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Bloodstains found in murdered student's dormitory, Court told
Upon inspection bloodstains were found on the floor and on the mattress belonging to the victim.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Batu Puteh RCI report reveals weaknesses, elements of betrayal - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the country must defend every inch of its land to the fullest.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Singapore's civil service ranked world's best in Oxford University study
Singapore finished ahead of Norway, Canada and Denmark in the inaugural Blavatnik Index of Public Administration.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Flood victims can use MyJPJ app for lost, damaged vehicle documents - JPJ
Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli says all the relevant documents are accessible via the MyJPJ application.
Fri Dec 06 2024
NASA announces further delays in Artemis moon missions
Bill Nelson announces delays in NASA's Artemis program, postponing the return of astronauts to the moon for the first time since 1972.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Appeals Court dismisses Lim Guan Eng’s defamation appeal against MCA VP, The Star
The court also ordered Lim Guan Eng to pay RM30,000 to Datuk Tan Teik Cheng and RM40,000 to The Star Media Group Berhad in legal costs.
Fri Dec 06 2024