International
McDonald’s value push and bigger burgers drive larger orders
Its results show a rebound from a year ago
China’s May Day overall tourism activity rises, but travellers are cautious
Its holiday periods have been marked by increased domestic travel but per capita spending has lagged
US and Iran inch towards short-term deal to end fighting
The emerging agreement centres on a memorandum rather than a comprehensive plan for peace, sources say
Asean leaders seek to bring regional trade pact into force this year amid Middle East pressures
They want to expedite the process to get the Upgraded Asean Trade in Goods Agreement to take effect
Two Indian conglomerates to plow US$1 billion in EV, battery tech
Beijing has become more selective about transferring advanced battery and EV technologies
Asia’s tech giants give AI bull run a new centre of gravity
Retail, institutional investors drive record buying, with leveraged bets
Bank Negara Malaysia holds key rate steady, flags risks from Middle East crisis
The latest indicators show the country’s Q1 growth momentum continues, driven by domestic demand and strong exports
Thai, Cambodian leaders to meet on Asean sidelines amid uneasy truce
Cambodia has repeatedly accused Thailand of ceasefire violations and of occupying disputed border territory
Asian bond issuers rush to market as Iran hopes tighten spreads
The credit rally mirrors a broader rebound in regional risk assets as optimism grows over a potential US-Iran deal
Malaysia moves to curb EV imports in blow to Chinese automakers
The new regulations effectively increase the minimum retail price of fully imported EVs
