The UK will aim to slash the number of civil servants by 10,000 as it targets a 15% reduction in the government’s operating costs, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said ahead of Wednesday’s key statement on the public finances.

Reeves says UK to cut 10,000 civil service jobs ahead of key speech

The chatter around artificial intelligence on earnings calls in Europe is scaling new peaks as even companies beyond technology-related sectors are embracing it to boost efficiency and competitiveness.

AI chatter hits record on European earnings calls across sectors

Building materials suppliers Ibstock plc and Breedon Group plc expect sales to recover in 2025, as a rebound in the UK housing market feeds through to increased demand for bricks and cement.

UK housing market set for 2025 recovery, building suppliers say

(March 2): Global shippers from AP Moller-Maersk A/S to Cosco Shipping Holdings Co, Ltd, which logged windfall earnings last year, may see a reversal of fortunes in 2025, as a potential reopening of the Red Sea route and punitive US tariffs loom.

Shipping profit boom evaporates on US tariffs, Red Sea reopening

European technology giants are exceeding expectations this quarter, joining financial and health-care companies as one of the reporting season’s best-performing segments.

European tech sector sees unexpected rebound on AI windfall

Ukraine will ask for changes to a sweeping new economic deal proposed by US President Donald Trump, including a pledge for more US investments, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Ukraine to seek more US investments in talks over economic deal — Bloomberg

The police have arrested a businessman with the title of "Tan Sri" for allegedly scamming the public out of RM10 million under the pretence of handing the money over to the cops to resolve money-laundering cases.

Businessman with 'Tan Sri' title, said to be O&G industry veteran, arrested for RM10m scam

Muslims in Indonesia will celebrate Eid on Monday, Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar announced on Saturday night.

At a press conference held at the ministry, he confirmed that 1 Syawal 1446 Hijri will fall on March 31, 2025.

Indonesian Muslims to celebrate Eid on Monday

Myanmar was hit by a 5.1-magnitude aftershock on Saturday, a day after powerful earthquakes devastated several neighbouring nations, leaving more than a thousand dead.

Myanmar hit by fresh 5.1 aftershock, tremors felt in neighbouring countries

Myanmar’s death toll from Friday’s powerful earthquake passed 1,000, amid extensive damage in the country's second-largest city of Mandalay, as international rescue teams arrived to help search for survivors.

Myanmar's quake toll passes 1,000 as foreign rescue teams arrive

US President Donald Trump is urging senior advisers to take a more aggressive stance on tariffs, as the administration prepares for a major escalation in its global trade war, The Washington Post reported on Saturday, citing four people familiar with the matter.

Trump pressing advisers for tariff escalation ahead of April 2, Washington Post reports

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) can issue earthquake warnings in eight minutes, as it operates a network of 80 seismic sensors (stations) nationwide to date, to detect any earthquake activity in the country and the region, according to its director general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip.

MetMalaysia can issue quake warnings within eight minutes, says DG

Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd has started preparations to spin off its global telecommunications assets and list the business in London, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

Li Ka-shing's CK Hutchison mulls global telco assets spin-off, eyes London listing, Reuters reports

US Vice President JD Vance on Friday accused Denmark of not doing a good job keeping Greenland safe, and suggested the US would better protect the semi-autonomous Danish territory that President Donald Trump has pressed to take over.

Vance accuses Denmark of not keeping Greenland safe from Russia, China

U Mobile Sdn Bhd announced on Saturday that it has received the official letter of award from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for the deployment of Malaysia's next-generation 5G network, and that it is excited to commence the roll-out.

U Mobile secures MCMC award, gears up for nationwide 5G roll-out

Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd has started preparations to spin off its global telecommunications assets and list the business in London, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) can issue earthquake warnings in eight minutes, as it&nbsp;operates a network of 80 seismic sensors (stations) nationwide to date, to detect any earthquake activity in the country and the region, according to its&nbsp;director general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip.

The police have arrested a businessman with the title of "Tan Sri"&nbsp;for allegedly scamming the public out of RM10 million under the pretence of handing the money over to the cops to resolve&nbsp;money-laundering cases.

US&nbsp;President Donald Trump is urging senior advisers to take a more aggressive stance on tariffs, as the administration prepares for a major escalation in its global trade war, The Washington Post reported on Saturday, citing four people familiar with the matter.

US&nbsp;Vice President JD Vance on Friday&nbsp;accused&nbsp;Denmark&nbsp;of&nbsp;not&nbsp;doing&nbsp;a good job keeping Greenland safe, and suggested the US would better protect the semi-autonomous Danish territory&nbsp;that&nbsp;President Donald Trump has pressed to take over.

Myanmar was hit by a 5.1-magnitude aftershock on Saturday, a day after powerful earthquakes devastated several neighbouring nations, leaving more than a thousand dead.

Muslims in Indonesia will celebrate Eid on Monday, Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar announced on Saturday night.

At a press conference held at the ministry, he confirmed that 1 Syawal 1446 Hijri will fall on March 31, 2025.

Chloé Meley