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Brazil’s Lula taps Pedro Lucas Fernandes as minister for communications
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva named lawmaker Pedro Lucas Fernandes as his new minister for communications, Government Institutional Relations Minister Gleisi Hoffmann announced on Thursday. […]
Ratu Naga to be released on police bail today
KUALA LUMPUR: Social media personality and political activist Syarul Ema Rena Abu Saman, widely known as Ratu Naga, is expected to be released on police bail on Friday (April 11). […]
INTERACTIVE: Malaysia’s Maths and Science assessment reveals education divide
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s lower than average performance in the latest Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) was weighed down by the poorer performance of students from lower socioeconomic […]
INTERACTIVE: How countries are responding to US tariffs
From retaliation to concessions, here’s how affected countries are reacting. Read full story Date: April 11, 2025 9:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
‘Strong Asean fosters strong friendships’
KUALA LUMPUR: Asean will ensure its relationships with its neighbours, particularly China, Japan and South Korea, remain strong and formidable, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story […]
Anwar hopes for amicable solution to US tariffs
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is hoping for an amicable solution with the United States on the issue of tariffs following the 90-day temporary reprieve announced by President Donald […]
US importers, whip-sawed by tariff uncertainty, move to sidelines
So many US companies rushed in goods to avoid President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs that imports soared to near-record levels in recent weeks. Now, retailers and other importers are hitting […]
Magnificent Seven ride again, add US$1.5 trillion in market value
The “Magnificent Seven” stocks amassed more than US$1.5 trillion in market value after US President Donald Trump paused his sweeping tariffs for 90 days, easing pressure on tech giants that […]
Hanoi to start negotiations on reciprocal trade agreement
Vietnam and the United States have agreed to launch negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement, which will include provisions related to tariffs. Read full story Date: April 11, 2025 6:00 […]
Japan to press for tariff relief during 90-day pause
Japan will continue to urge US President Donald Trump to review his tariff measures in hopes of winning a reprieve following the president’s abrupt decision to put a hold on […]