Taiwan has rejected Uber Technologies Inc’s plan to acquire Delivery Hero SE’s Foodpanda business in Taiwan for roughly US$950 million (RM4.26 billion), the official Central News Agency reported.

Taiwan blocks Uber purchase of Delivery Hero’s arm — report

RADIANT Globaltech Bhd (KL:RGTECH), an ACE Market-­listed technology firm, is in the midst of acquiring an 80% stake in Rymnet Solutions Sdn Bhd for RM52.5 million. This strategic acquisition is aimed at enhancing its existing IT solutions by integrating human resources (HR) management system mod...

Rymnet to drive half of Radiant Globaltech’s future profits

Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda reiterated his view that the bank needs to carefully watch various risks without signalling the likelihood of an interest rate hike next month.

BOJ’s Ueda avoids giving clear hint on chances of January hike

Bangladesh authorities are investigating Singaporean billionaire Saiful Alam Masud for alleged financial crimes, including money laundering, the Straits Times reported on Wednesday. He denied wrongdoing.

Bangladesh probes Singaporean tycoon Saiful Alam — report

Amid escalating concerns about online harm in the country, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has introduced a regulatory framework for social media services and internet messaging service providers. This initiative signals a pivotal shift in digital safety, accountabil...

My Say: Navigating digital accountability and safety under a new licensing framework

South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol did not respond on Wednesday to a second summons by anti-corruption authorities who, along with prosecutors, are investigating his short-lived martial law decree issued early this month.

South Korea's Yoon defies second agency summons over martial law

China approved a value-added tax (VAT) law on Wednesday to take effect on Jan 1, 2026, the official Xinhua said, bringing into one document previous regulations that have included exempting items from the tax.

China approves value-added tax law, taking effect in 2026

The new geopolitics after the first Cold War undermines peace, sustainability and human development. Hegemonic priorities continue to threaten humanity’s well-being and prospects for progress.

End of the first Cold War

The end of the first Cold War has been interpreted in va...

My Say: New geopolitics worse for Global South

President Joe Biden signed 50 bills into law on Tuesday that include making the bald eagle the country's official bird and one that stops members of Congress from collecting their pensions if convicted of crimes.

Biden signs 50 bills into law, makes bald eagle the country's official bird

China refrained from cutting the interest rate and drained the most cash since 2014 with a one-year policy tool, keeping its powder dry ahead of possible escalation in trade tensions with the US next year.

China keeps key rate steady as it withdraws most cash since 2014

Honda and Nissan expect big benefits from their potential merger to create the world's third-largest auto group but intense competition from China raises questions about whether they can make it work in time.

Honda, Nissan tie-up requires something neither can spare: time

China refrained from cutting the interest rate and drained the most cash since 2014 with a one-year policy tool, keeping its powder dry ahead of possible escalation in trade tensions with the US next year.

The government has initiated an administrative (sunset) review of anti-dumping duties on imports of cold rolled coils of iron, or non-alloy steel, and of width more than 1,300mm, originating or exported from China, South Korea, Japan, and Vietnam.

Govt initiates sunset review of anti-dumping duties for iron or non-alloy steel cold rolled coils

The King and Queen of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar and Raja Zarith Sofiah, have extended their Christmas greetings to all Malaysians who are celebrating.

King, Queen extend Christmas greetings

Apple has asked to participate in Google's upcoming US antitrust trial over online search, saying it cannot rely on Google to defend revenue-sharing agreements that send the iPhone maker billions of dollars each year for making Google the default search engine on its Safari browser.

Apple seeks to defend Google's billion-dollar payments in search case

China approved a value-added tax (VAT) law on Wednesday to take effect on Jan 1, 2026, the official Xinhua said, bringing into one document previous regulations that have included exempting items from the tax.

President Joe Biden signed 50 bills into law on Tuesday that include making the bald eagle the country's official bird and one that stops members of Congress from collecting their pensions if convicted of crimes.

A leading indicator of Japan's service-sector inflation rose to 3.0% in November, accelerating for a second straight month, data showed on Wednesday, backing up the central bank's view that rising wages are prodding more firms to pass on higher costs.

Japan corporate service inflation rises, bolsters BOJ rate-hike odds

South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol did not respond on Wednesday to a second summons by anti-corruption authorities who, along with prosecutors, are investigating his short-lived martial law decree issued early this month.

The new geopolitics after the first Cold War undermines peace, sustainability and human development. Hegemonic priorities continue to threaten humanity’s well-being and prospects for progress.

<h3>End of the first Cold War</h3>

The end of the first Cold War has been interpreted in va...

Bangladesh authorities are investigating Singaporean billionaire Saiful Alam Masud for alleged financial crimes, including money laundering, the Straits Times reported on Wednesday. He denied wrongdoing.

Taiwan has rejected Uber Technologies Inc’s plan to acquire Delivery Hero SE’s Foodpanda business in Taiwan for roughly US$950 million (RM4.26 billion), the official Central News Agency reported.

Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda reiterated his view that the bank needs to carefully watch various risks without signalling the likelihood of an interest rate hike next month.

Amid escalating concerns about online harm in the country, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has introduced a regulatory framework for social media services and internet messaging service providers. This initiative signals a pivotal shift in digital safety, accountabil...

RADIANT Globaltech Bhd (KL:RGTECH), an ACE Market-­listed technology firm, is in the midst of acquiring an 80% stake in Rymnet Solutions Sdn Bhd for RM52.5 million. This strategic acquisition is aimed at enhancing its existing IT solutions by integrating human resources (HR) management system mod...