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China, EU reach understanding on hybrid vehicle exports, avoid escalation after trade talks
BEIJING, Oct 10 — China and the European Union can avoid “escalation” in various contentious disputes, Beijing said today, as worries of a damaging trade war simmer. Discussions this week in Beijing between Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and EU
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Investor doubts deepen as France’s debt pile nears 120pc of GDP ahead of presidential election
PARIS, Oct 10 — French government bonds have become the bane of investors on fears that officials are unwilling or unable to rein in spending that far outstrips its revenue. A volatile political context is exacerbating those worries ahead of
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Khazanah backs Budget 2027, pledges support for semiconductor growth and energy transition
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Khazanah Nasional Berhad today welcomed the Malaysia Madani Budget 2027, describing it as a people-centric blueprint that strengthens the country’s long-term competitiveness while addressing immediate concerns over the cost of living and wages. In a
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Wider electricity bill protection, RM15b National Grid investment will benefit households, says TNB
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has welcomed the RM15 billion investment to strengthen the National Grid under Budget 2027, alongside measures to protect domestic electricity consumers and improve energy security. In a statement today, TNB said
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Egypt president El-Sisi accorded state welcoming ceremony at Istana Negara
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi was accorded a state welcoming ceremony at Istana Negara on Saturday on the occasion of his first state visit to Malaysia since assuming office in June 2014, at the invitation of His
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Man loses over RM12m in suspected crypto theft
IPOH, Oct 10 — A man lost about RM12.47 million after his crypto assets were believed to have been stolen through unauthorised access to his digital wallet. Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the 38-year-old victim realised this
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Malaysia awaits Indonesia’s response on haze operation as talks continue, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Malaysia is still awaiting a response through official diplomatic channels on arrangements for its offer of firefighting assistance to Indonesia, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said. Fahmi, who is also the government spokesperson, said
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Trump hails Russia deal to release diesel as midterms loom, Zelensky criticises ‘unworthy’ move
WASHINGTON, Oct 10 — US President Donald Trump said yesterday that he had secured Russia’s agreement for a major release of diesel, as he eased war sanctions on Moscow in a push to lower energy costs ahead of midterm elections.
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US, Ukrainians, Europeans discuss ‘new ideas’ to end war
MIAMI, Oct 10 — US, Ukrainian and European officials met in Miami yesterday in a renewed diplomatic push to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, with Washington seeking a way out of the dangerous stalemate. The talks were overshadowed by US
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Trump appoints ‘devoted fan’ Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary
WASHINGTON, Oct 10 — US President Donald Trump yesterday announced the appointment of conservative commentator Katie Zacharia as his new White House press secretary, praising her as a loyal supporter. “She has an unblemished record of support, and has been
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