SINGAPORE (Nov 25): Three key figures involved in the penny stock saga of October 2013 are expected be charged on Friday afternoon at the State Courts.

They are John Soh Chee Wen, who has earlier been described by prosecutors as the mastermind behind the whole affair; Quah Su-Ling, form...

2013 Penny Stock Crash: John Soh, Quah Su-Ling and Goh Hin Calm set to be charged

Elon Musk’s xAI Holdings is in talks with investors to raise roughly US$20 billion (RM87.48 billion) in funding for his newly combined artificial intelligence (AI) start-up and social media business, according to people familiar with the matter.

Musk’s xAI Holdings in talks to raise US$20b, Bloomberg reports

Spiking trade uncertainty is compounding rising debt and sluggish growth problems facing emerging markets and developing countries, but cutting their own tariffs could provide a big boost, said Indermit Gill, the World Bank's chief economist.

World Bank chief economist sounds alarm on emerging-market debt issues, urges liberalisation

US President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine are “very close” to an accord after his special envoy met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow, and he called for high-level talks between the two countries to help bring an end to the war.

Trump says Russia and Ukraine are ‘very close to a deal’

The Asean Power Grid (APG) is a pillar that can strengthen cooperation among the bloc’s member states, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Asean Power Grid set to strengthen regional cooperation, says Fadillah

So, why should Malaysia’s tertiary education system be any different from the more developed world’s? It, too, should be embedded with flexibility. Based on the examples provided below and without delving into the financial mathematics, it would enhance one’s educational experience and value far ...

My Say:The value of flexibility in education

Asean has consistently maintained a neutral stance in its relations with both the US and China, and this remains central to the region’s diplomatic approach, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Asean’s neutrality works, says Amir Hamzah

A shipment of Malaysian palm oil from Sabah totalling 100,000 tonnes entered the storage depot at the Port of Liverpool, England, on April 5, said Malaysian High Commissioner to the UK and Northern Ireland Datuk Zakri Jaafar.

CPTPP: Consignment of Malaysian palm oil totalling 100,000 tonnes enters UK tariff-free

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said on Friday she held talks with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about an “economic prosperity deal” that will serve both countries’ “national interests”.

Reeves says deal discussed with Bessent will serve both UK, US

US Federal Reserve (Fed) chair Jerome Powell used a gathering of finance chiefs from around the world to stress that central banks must be shielded from politics to ensure they can focus on keeping inflation stable and employment high, according to people who listened to his remarks.

Defying Trump, Powell said to tell world's finance chiefs 'central banks must be shielded from politics'

China will adopt new policy support for the economy to counter external shocks if needed, central bank governor Pan Gongsheng said, in line with top officials’ latest signals of taking a patient approach to supporting growth.

China's central bank governor pledges more steps to address tariff shock if needed

For a small domestic-focused bank, Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd (KL:ABMB) has managed to rack up admirable growth in the last two years by playing to its strategy of doubling down on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) — its niche business — while firing up the consumer and corporate banking businesses that had been lagging.

Can Alliance Bank keep up its strong growth momentum?

US President Donald Trump suggested another delay to his higher so-called “reciprocal” tariffs is unlikely, raising pressure on nations to negotiate trade deals with his administration.

Trump doubtful on another tariff pause, wants China concessions

US Federal Reserve (Fed) chair Jerome Powell used a gathering of finance chiefs from around the world to stress that central banks must be shielded from politics to ensure they can focus on keeping inflation stable and employment high, according to people who listened to his remarks.

Finance Minister II&nbsp;Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) takes a measured approach in managing the overnight policy rate (OPR), describing it as a powerful policy instrument that should be used only when circumstances warrant&nbsp;it.

BNM'S OPR decisions based on measured approach, not pre-emptive, says Amir Hamzah

US President Donald Trump said he would “absolutely” sign a bill banning congressional stock trading, saying he is concerned lawmakers could be using insider information for an advantage.

Trump says he would 'absolutely' sign bill banning congressional stock trades

A shipment&nbsp;of Malaysian palm oil from Sabah totalling 100,000 tonnes entered the storage depot at the Port of Liverpool, England, on April 5, said Malaysian High Commissioner to the UK and Northern Ireland&nbsp;Datuk Zakri Jaafar.

Most stock indices climbed on Friday, with Wall Street buoyed by technology-related shares, while the dollar had its first weekly rise in over a month as investors searched for signs that the US-China trade war may be easing.

Stocks rise with tech-related shares, notch weekly gains; dollar up

A dollar gauge is on track for its worst performance during the first 100 days of a US presidency in data going back to the Nixon era, when America abandoned the gold standard and switched to a free-floating exchange rate.

Dollar poised for worst first 100 days of presidency since Nixon

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged Malaysians not to be affected by negative rhetoric, including during the Ayer Kuning state by-election, but to instead focus on the nation’s growing achievements and its future prospects.

Anwar urges Malaysians to focus on nation’s future, not be affected by negative rhetoric

Malaysia seeks to maintain&nbsp;good ties with the US, said&nbsp;Finance Minister II&nbsp;Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

“Malaysia has always been a good economic partner to the US. That's why the US has always been among Malaysia's highest foreign investors.

Amir Hamzah: Malaysia seeks to maintain good ties with US

As Malaysia’s growth forecast is being revised downward in reflection of&nbsp;a broader global trend, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan&nbsp;is&nbsp;emphasising&nbsp;the importance of not being overly fixated on growth figures.&nbsp;

Malaysia won't be fixated on growth forecasts but will focus on building resilience — Amir Hamzah

China’s DiDi Global Inc&nbsp;is quietly recruiting new drivers in Hong Kong as it looks to grow outside of mainland China.

The move sets the Chinese ride-hailing pioneer up for close competition with Uber Technologies Inc&nbsp;in a financial hub where regulations governing the sector are still in flux, providing a window for rivals to win market share. DiDi has been offering limited taxi services in Hong Kong for some time, but lacks a ride-share option.

China’s DiDi recruits ride-hailing drivers in Hong Kong push

All 19 polling centres,&nbsp;comprising 63 voting streams,&nbsp;for the Ayer Kuning state by-election&nbsp;opened&nbsp;simultaneously at 8am on Saturday.

Eighteen polling centres will remain open until 6pm, except for the one at Sekolah Kebangsaan Toh Tandewa Sakti, which will close at 4pm.

Ayer Kuning state by-election: 19 polling centres open at 8am

China will adopt new policy support for the economy to counter external shocks if needed, central bank governor Pan Gongsheng said, in line with top officials’&nbsp;latest signals&nbsp;of taking a patient approach to supporting growth.&nbsp;

Asean has consistently maintained a neutral stance in its relations with both the US and China, and this&nbsp;remains central to the region’s diplomatic approach, said Finance Minister II&nbsp;Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said on Friday she held talks with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about an “economic prosperity deal” that will serve both countries’ “national interests”.

The Asean&nbsp;Power Grid (APG) is a pillar that can strengthen&nbsp;cooperation among&nbsp;the bloc’s member states, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

US President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine are “very close” to an accord after his special envoy met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow, and he called for high-level talks between the two countries to help bring an end to the war.

So, why should Malaysia’s tertiary education system be any different from the more developed world’s? It, too, should be embedded with flexibility. Based on the examples provided below and without delving into the financial mathematics, it would enhance one’s educational experience and value far ...

Chan Chao Peh & Michelle Teo / theedgemarkets.com.sg