International
12 people killed in Bondi Beach Hanukkah terror attack
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls the shooting a ‘targeted attack’ on the Jewish community
Trump hints Republicans could lose the 2026 midterms despite touting the ‘greatest economy’
Only 31% of US adults now approve of Trump’s handling of the economy, according to a poll
Malaysia to get Picasso, Matisse artworks linked to 1MDB lawyer
The works are held by Christie’s and Sotheby’s in the US and are worth over US$30 million combined
Xpeng in negotiations partner with EPMB to start EV production in Malaysia
Chinese EV maker aims to make Malaysia a base for expansion across Asean’s right-hand-drive markets
Hong Kong, India fuel blockbuster year for Asia fundraising
Hong Kong’s share sales nearly quadruple to over US$73 billion via IPOs, placements and block trades
Green stocks are big winners as tech boom drives energy demand
Lower interest rates have also improved the outlook for debt-heavy clean-power counters
Rich world’s rate-cut momentum is fading away
Central bankers are stepping back to assess how their progress so far is impacting growth and inflation
Singapore signs US-led Pax Silica Declaration on AI, global tech supply chain
The declaration ‘reflects a shared commitment to advance prosperity, technological progress and economic security’, MDDI says
Thailand considers blocking fuel exports to Cambodia as border conflict escalates
A curfew is announced in Trat province, covering five districts
Australia flags A$20 billion savings as budget strains grow
The budget faces ‘about A$35 billion’ in extra costs
