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Higher EV import prices from July 1 risk slowing Malaysia’s momentum

Imported EV price hike in Malaysia risks slowing adoption even as interest in such vehicles grows.

Malaysia’s wage growth lags behind GDP as ‘top firms are not scaling’ – what gives?

A World Bank report in May found that Malaysia’s wage growth since 2010 has lagged behind its gross domestic product (GDP) growth in part because top firms in the country are not scaling up.

Growing numbers of volunteers tackle trash on Singapore's beaches

Volunteer participation in beach clean-ups has risen by up to 50 per cent over the past year, with organisers attributing the growth to increasing environmental awareness, especially among younger Singaporeans.

Commentary: Iran war has raised inflation risks. Why are Asian economies still growing?

For all the attention on inflation, the bigger surprise this year may be how resilient the region has been, says DBS chief economist Taimur Baig.

Pentagon sees growing espionage threat from Israel

Israel is believed to have eavesdropped on America’s negotiations with Iran.

The small African country with big World Cup dreams

MINDELO, Cape Verde, June 6 - Cape Verde sways to the sound of morna, a homegrown folk music laced with melancholy, longing and soul. Morna's most famous song, \"Sodade,\" remembers the tens of thousands of emigrés who have left these 10 islands sprinkled off the coast of West Africa for work and opportunities abroad.

Strong US job growth beats expectations in May, firming recent gains

In Bay Area, World Cup is set to boost fast-growing grassroots soccer

‘Embryonic spines’: Trump faces growing Republican pushback

Republicans worry his focus on pet projects – like an Ultimate Fighting Championship bout – make him look out of touch.

New US tariff, exemptions will provide growth stimulus for Indonesia, minister says

The perfect pitch is the goal for World Cup grass growers

The perfect pitch is the goal for World Cup grass growers

CrowdStrike drops as revenue growth fails to impress investors despite AI push

Indonesia passes bill expanding central bank role to spur growth

Indonesia passes sweeping bill expanding central bank role to spur growth

US House votes for measure that would end Iran war, in blow to Trump

WASHINGTON, June 3 - The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday backed a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the Iran war until hostilities are authorized by Congress, reflecting growing congressional concern, even among President Donald Trump's Republicans, over the war.

OECD cuts 2026 global growth forecasts over Mideast war fallout

If energy disruption persists well into next year, some economies could fall into outright recession, with Asian countries reliant on Middle East energy supplies expected to be hit hardest.

Growing foreign electorate puts voting rights in focus at South Korea's local polls

South Korea allows certain foreign nationals to vote in local elections - those aged 18 or older who have held permanent residency status for at least three years are eligible to cast ballots.

Commentary: What China’s underperforming tech stocks say about its real economy

China cannot keep boosting only one part of the economic growth equation, says public policy professor Donald Low.

‘Crazy’: Trump-Netanyahu relationship under growing strain

The US President reportedly called his Israeli counterpart "crazy" and said "Everybody hates you."