United States
The 1946-2026 parallel: How midterm blunders echo across 80 years
In the 1946 midterms, Truman's Democrats lost Congress control amid economic challenges, aiding his 1948 comeback against the Republicans.
Category: Countries
World Business News
EU Bloc May Use Quotas, Safeguards to Curb Chinese Imports
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said the bloc may impose quotas or tariffs on more Chinese industries, naming plastics as an advanced case, as…
World Business News
Trump Exempts Some Canadian Goods From 50% Tariffs, Adds New Levies on Others From Oct 30
Trump signed a proclamation exempting several categories of Canadian goods from his 50% tariffs and adding levies on others, after Maine Senator Susan Collins…
oil and gas
Indonesia Cuts Singapore Gas Exports Amid Warning Against Disrespect
Indonesia begins reducing natural gas exports to Singapore, raising energy security concerns after warnings against countries deemed disrespectful.
Business News
Who’s Who Behind TuJu: Ex-Highway Board Chief and Former IGP Among Developer’s Directors
A state assemblyman who chaired LLM and a former IGP are among the directors of Prosignal, the private company behind TuJu.
Agriculture
NEA Serves Haze Notices on 20 Companies Over Indonesian Fires
NEA has served haze notices on ten Indonesian firms and ten Singapore-registered companies over Indonesian fires, seeking firefighting action and concession details.
World Business News
US Consumer Sentiment Holds Near Record Low at 48.0 in October as Price Worries Persist
The University of Michigan's final October consumer sentiment index slipped to 48.0 from 48.1, the second-lowest final reading on record, as year-ahead inflation expectations…
Business News
Malaysia Approves First Raw Rare Earths Export Under New Rules
Malaysia has approved its first raw rare earths export for R&D under new guidelines easing a moratorium in place since 2024.
Tech
Beyond Smart Cities: Why Malaysia’s AI Ambitions Need Wisdom, Not Just Technology
Technology can accelerate decisions, but trust will determine whether cities can act on them
World Business News
Trump Warns Kansas Voters US Could ‘Burn Like France’ if Democrats Win Senate Race
Trump linked French unrest to Democratic policies while campaigning in Kansas, backing Senator Roger Marshall in a tight race.
Indonesia
Guthrie Rejects Fire Allegations, Says No Active Blazes Found at Indonesian Estates
Guthrie cites ground checks, strict policies and extensive firefighting operations across estates saying allegations are unsupported
World Business News
Berkshire Backs Bending Spoons’ Bet on Reviving Software Castoffs
Berkshire Hathaway is putting another US$330 million into Bending Spoons, the Milan-based group that buys established apps such as AOL, Evernote and Vimeo and…
World Business News
GM Beats Q3 Estimates and Unveils US$20 Billion Buyback, but Narrower Profit Outlook Sends Shares Lower
General Motors posted record quarterly revenue of US$50 billion and adjusted EPS of US$3.70, raised its cash-flow forecast and approved a new US$20 billion…
Business News
China’s Q3 Growth Picks Up to 4.5% on Exports, but Investment Slump Deepens
China's economy grew 4.5% year on year in the third quarter, beating forecasts as exports and September factory output strengthened, while fixed-asset investment fell…
World Business News
Amazon, AEP and X-energy Eye 960MW Nuclear Plant at Former Indiana Coal Site
AEP, X-energy and Amazon will study a 12-reactor, 960MW small modular reactor project at a retired coal plant site in Indiana, with Amazon funding…
World Business News
PBOC’s Pan Backs Tougher IMF Watch on Rich Nations’ Fiscal Risks as Bond Rout Rattles Markets
China's central bank chief told the IMF's steering committee in Bangkok that the Fund should step up scrutiny of fiscal risks in major advanced…