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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 […]
Beijing: We have ‘will and means’ to counter tariffs
China has called on the United States to remove unilateral tariffs as quickly as possible and work with it in the spirit of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, […]
South Korea establishes diplomatic ties with Syria, a North Korea ally
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea and Syria have signed an agreement in Damascus establishing diplomatic relations, the South Korean foreign ministry said on Friday, opening new ties with a traditional […]