Italy can’t spend beyond its means because of its mammoth debt, Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said.

Italy can’t escape constraint of its debt, Giorgetti says

European lenders could lose out to international competitors if regulators don’t look into whether the industry is overly burdened by rules, according to Italian central bank governor Fabio Panetta.

“We need to avoid excesses in regulation,” Panetta said on Wednesday in Rome.

Italy’s Panetta says excessive regulation is risk for EU banks 

Italy is pushing for a domestic alternative to international investors including CVC Capital Partners plc and France’s Iliad SA circling around phone carrier Telecom Italia SpA.

Italy plans state-backed Telecom Italia deal to stave off bids by CVC, Iliad

Donald Trump will virtually attend the World Economic Forum in Davos next week, just days after his inauguration as US president.

Trump to give virtual address to leaders in Davos next week

The cost of making a classic Pizza Margherita rose more than twice as fast as overall inflation in Italy last month, driven by the surging price of olive oil and mozzarella cheese.

Cooking pizza in Italy is costlier as olive oil price jumps

EXCHANGE-traded funds (ETFs) have garnered widespread popularity in developed markets like the US and Europe, thanks to their cost-effectiveness, liquidity and diversification benefits.

In Malaysia, ETFs are still a relatively underutilised investment option. The first ETF listed on Bur...

Why ETFs are unpopular in Malaysia

GLOBAL financial markets have not been in a good shape since the start of the year. And for more than five months now, foreigners have been net sellers of equities on Asian emerging markets. Last week, a sudden sharp fall in Indonesian stocks raised the alarm about the faltering economic outlook ...

Weak regional sentiment to linger amid Indonesian and Thai market rout, say analysts

World share markets were in a tailspin on Monday after US President Donald Trump said tariffs would essentially cover all countries, stoking worries a global trade war could lead to a recession.

Stocks, oil slide, bonds and gold buoyed as tariffs fan recession fears

US President Donald Trump said a deal with TikTok's Chinese parent ByteDance to sell the short video app used by 170 million Americans would be struck before a deadline on Saturday, April 5.

Trump says TikTok sale deal to come before April 5 deadline

Thai authorities sought to calm investor nerves as the stock exchange prepared to resume trading after a massive earthquake last Friday caused widespread damage to buildings and killed about 18 people.

Thailand reassures investors as markets reopen after quake

Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd and GIC Pte Ltd will acquire a significant stake in Novotech Pty Ltd to fuel growth and accelerate acquisitions for the clinical research and testing provider, valuing the company at about A$3 billion (US$1.9 billion or RM8.4 billion), people familiar with the matter said.

Temasek, GIC to buy Novotech stake in deal with TPG, Bloomberg reports

China’s factory activity continued to expand in March, welcome news for the world’s No 2 economy before expected US tariffs that could further strain trade ties.

Chinese factory activity expands before expected Trump tariffs

CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd shares dropped the most in nearly two weeks, after reports that Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing is considering delaying the signing of a controversial deal to sell the company’s Panama Canal ports to a consortium including BlackRock Inc.

CK Hutchison shares fall as Li Ka-shing said to mull Panama ports deal delay

US President Donald Trump said he plans to start his reciprocal tariff push with “all countries”, tamping down speculation that he could limit the initial scope of tariffs set to be unveiled on Wednesday, April 2.

Trump says reciprocal tariffs set to start with all countries

Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong has never appointed any individual as his adviser.

Sim denies having adviser with 'Tan Sri' title

CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd&nbsp;shares dropped the most in nearly two weeks, after reports that Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing is considering delaying the signing of a controversial deal to sell the company’s Panama Canal ports to a consortium including BlackRock Inc.

Thai police on Sunday arrested four Chinese nationals for unlawfully entering the site of an under construction building that collapsed after a powerful earthquake in the Chatuchak district&nbsp;here, in an attempt to retrieve documents.

Four Chinese nationals detained for illegally entering Bangkok disaster zone to 'retrieve documents'

Volvo Car AB tapped its long-time chief executive officer Hakan Samuelsson to retake the helm, as the Swedish automaker tries to navigate its way out of a malaise worsened by looming US tariffs.

Volvo Car brings back Samuelsson as CEO to steer turnaround

US President Donald Trump said he wouldn’t rule out seeking a third term in the White House, telling NBC News in a phone interview on Sunday that “there are methods” that would&nbsp;allow him to do so.&nbsp;

Trump won’t rule out seeking third term as US president, says there are ways

Gold started the week with a fresh record high, ahead of US President Donald Trump’s expected latest tariff barrage that’s heightened concern of a global trade war.

Gold rises to record as trade-war concerns drive haven demand

US President Donald Trump said he plans to start his reciprocal tariff push with “all countries”, tamping down speculation that he could limit the initial scope of tariffs set to be unveiled on Wednesday, April 2.&nbsp;

Human Resources Minister&nbsp;Steven Sim Chee Keong has never appointed any individual as his adviser.

Asian leaders face tough decisions as US President Donald Trump’s&nbsp;reciprocal tariffs&nbsp;pose a generational challenge to a region whose economies were built around exports to the US and a world of low trade barriers.

Asia braces for historic test of export model from Trump tariffs

US&nbsp;President Donald Trump said he is considering “secondary tariffs” on Russian oil if Vladimir Putin refuses a ceasefire with Ukraine, while saying he doesn’t think the Russian president will “go back on his word”.

Trump threatens Russian oil penalties in bid to persuade Putin to accept ceasefire

Goldman Sachs Group Inc&nbsp;economists now expect the Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut interest rates three times this year as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs weigh on economic growth and drive up unemployment.

Goldman sees more Fed cuts this year as tariffs dent growth

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra topped the list of the citizens’ choice for running the country as most locals support the ruling Pheu Thai Party’s policies, according to an opinion poll.

Thai PM Paetongtarn’s support climbs to 30.9% in poll

As South Korea prepares to lift a 17-month ban on short selling, market watchers are expressing confidence that long-term benefits from the resumption of the popular trading practice will far outweigh any near-term volatility.

South Korea's short-selling resumption set to entice global funds

The King, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, and&nbsp;the Queen,&nbsp;Raja Zarith Sofiah, performed Aidilfitri prayers at the Federal Territory Mosque in Kuala Lumpur&nbsp;on Monday, in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri&nbsp;1446H/2025M celebrations.

King, Queen perform Aidilfitri prayers at Federal Territory Mosque

World share&nbsp;markets&nbsp;were in a tailspin on Monday after US&nbsp;President Donald Trump said tariffs would essentially cover&nbsp;all countries, stoking worries a&nbsp;global&nbsp;trade war could lead to a recession.

US President Donald Trump said he expects consumers to migrate to US-made cars if automakers raise prices in response to the 25% tariffs on all imported vehicles and parts that he has vowed to impose.&nbsp;

Trump hopes new tariffs send buyers to American cars

The deadly&nbsp;Myanmar earthquake&nbsp;is set to hurt foreign tourist arrivals to Thailand in the coming weeks, the latest blow to an industry already reeling from dwindling Chinese visitors worried about travel safety.

Massive quake deals blow to Thai tourism hit by safety woes

Asset manager 65 Equity Partners is backing Swiss pharmaceutical ingredient maker Healthcare Advanced Synthesis SA’s acquisition of Cerbios-Pharma SA, marking its first deal in Europe.

Temasek-backed 65 Equity makes European foray with Swiss pharma merger

US President Donald Trump said a deal with TikTok's Chinese parent ByteDance to sell the short video app used by 170 million Americans would be struck before a deadline on Saturday, April 5.

Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd is weighing a sale of Element Materials Technology, a UK testing company it acquired about three years ago, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Temasek weighing sale of testing firm Element Materials, Bloomberg reports

Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd and GIC Pte Ltd&nbsp;will acquire a significant stake in Novotech Pty Ltd&nbsp;to fuel growth and accelerate acquisitions for the clinical research and testing provider, valuing the company at about A$3 billion (US$1.9 billion or RM8.4 billion), people familiar with the matter said.

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