BEIJING (Jan 17): A former premier will represent Taiwan at Donald Trump's inauguration on Friday, a visit likely to be closely scrutinized by China for signs the incoming president intends to make good on remarks suggesting a shake-up in relations between Taipei, Washington and Beijing.

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Taiwan ex-premier will lead a delegation to Trump's inauguration

(Jan 17): Donald Trump and the US Federal Reserve are heading for a collision that will almost certainly result in a stronger dollar, two leading economists said.

“I see a likelihood for a major clash developing in the next year, year and half, between the Trump administration’s desire ...

Trump, Fed headed for clash amid dollar surge, economists say

(Jan 16): Donald Trump called NATO obsolete, predicted that other European Union members would follow the UK in leaving the bloc, and threatened BMW with import duties over a planned plant in Mexico, according to two European newspapers which conducted a joint interview with the president-elect.<...

Trump slams NATO, floats Russia nuke deal and predicts more nations will leave EU

MEXICO CITY (Jan 13): Mexico must be ready to respond immediately with its own tax measures if the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump imposes a border tax, the country's economy minister said on Friday.

Trump, who takes office on Jan 20, on Wednesday promised a "maj...

Mexico will 'immediately' respond to any US border tax — minister

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 9): The impact of Donald Trump's election win on currencies will depend on whether he delivers on the bulk of his campaign promises, said HSBC Global Research.

While this may not be the case, financial markets will need to consider the possibility that each component w...

Forex impact to depend on whether Trump pulls off campaign promises

Indonesia will permanently relocate some 10,000 people living on an island in North Sulawesi following concerns that more eruptions could come from an active volcano that has already caused damages.

Indonesia relocates 10,000 people after volcano eruptions

The Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) by-election campaign is entering a critical period for all contesting parties and candidates to redouble their efforts to win as many votes as possible.

KKB polls: Parties, candidates redoubling efforts as campaign enters critical period

Hollywood superstar and acclaimed Malaysian actress Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh has received the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom from US President Joe Biden on Friday.

Michelle Yeoh receives Presidential Medal of Freedom from Biden

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the United Nations’ International Year of the Family (IYF). In the decades since the IYF was proclaimed, demographic shifts, technological transformations, migration, urbanization, and climate change have upended societies around the world. Responding effec...

The Frontiers Of Growth: As Families Change, So Must the Safety Net

Electric vehicle (EV) maker Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding said on Friday it was targeting a valuation of up to US$5.13 billion (RM24.32 billion) in its US initial public offering (IPO), the first major floatation of a China-based company in more than two years.

China's Zeekr seeks up to US$5.13b valuation in US IPO

King Charles and other senior British royals are to relinquish patronages of almost 200 charities and organisations after a review of their association with more than 1,000 groups, Buckingham Palace said on Saturday.

King Charles and UK royals to relinquish dozens of patronages

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she still sees underlying price pressures receding even as a tight housing supply has helped stall the downward path of inflation.

Yellen says fundamentals still point to slowing inflation

Will Bank Negara Malaysia’s Monetary Policy Committee follow its Indonesian counterparts by raising interest rates when it holds its next meeting on Wednesday and Thursday?

The Week Ahead: All eyes on Bank Negara’s monetary policy meeting, Xi’s three-nation European trip

The prospect of interest rates remaining elevated as the Federal Reserve (Fed) battles inflation is further clouding the outlook for shares of smaller US companies, which have lagged broader markets this year.

US small caps struggle as elevated interest rates take a toll

Google and the US Justice Department wrapped up closing arguments on Friday over claims that the Alphabet unit has unlawfully dominated web search and related advertising, in a case the government contends could shape the “future of the internet”.

Google trial wraps up as judge weighs landmark US antitrust claims

Retail sales typically slow in the second quarter of the year as consumers take a breather from spending after the festivities in the first quarter. As such, when retailers say their sales fell short of expectations during the two major festive periods so far this year, it is time to pay attention.

Retailers fear current weakness in consumer spending