Malaysia sees record $86 billion of approved investments in 2024
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia had approved investments of 378.5 billion ringgit ($85.8 billion) in 2024, a record figure and an increase of 14.9% from...
USTR proposes charging Chinese ships up to $1.5M to enter US ports
WASHINGTON — The US Trade Representative’s (USTR) office has proposed charging up to $1.5 million for Chinese-built vessels entering US ports as part of...
UN Security Council adopts neutral US stance on war in Ukraine as Trump pursues...
UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations (UN) Security Council on Monday adopted a US-drafted resolution on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine...
Pope Francis rested well all night, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, who is in critical condition in hospital battling double pneumonia, rested well throughout the night, the Vatican said on...
Women now make up 43% of Britain’s top boardrooms, report says
LONDON - Women make up about 43% of the boards of directors of Britain's 350 biggest public companies, according to a government-backed report published...
Trump says Canada, Mexico tariffs on schedule despite border, fentanyl efforts
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said on Monday that tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports are "on time and on schedule" despite efforts by...
German tax revenue rose by 8.9% in January, finance ministry says
BERLIN - Germany's federal and state government tax revenue rose 8.9% in January from the previous year, the finance ministry said in its monthly...
US lawmakers take aim at China’s trade practices
WASHINGTON - A bipartisan group of lawmakers is introducing legislation on Monday to toughen U.S. trade enforcement laws and address the impact of Chinese-supported...
Tricky German coalition talks augur more economic pain
BERLIN — Initial projections of the result of Germany’s election on Sunday set the stage for protracted coalition talks, meaning Europe’s largest economy could...
Pope Francis, in critical condition, had a ‘good’ night in hospital, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a “good” night in hospital, slept and is resting, the Vatican said...
After three years of war, Trump hands Russian economy a lifeline
LONDON — Russia’s overheating economy is on the cusp of serious cooling, as huge fiscal stimulus, soaring interest rates, stubbornly high inflation and Western...
Australia fines Telegram for delay in answering child abuse, terror questions
SYDNEY — Australia’s online safety regulator on Monday fined messaging platform Telegram about A$1 million ($640,000) for its delay in answering questions about measures...