Malaysian ruling bloc partner reviews ties as graft scandal intensifies
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — A major party in Malaysia’s ruling coalition said it is reviewing its position within the
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Taiwan opposition backs only part of defence boost as arms deadline dispute grows
TAIPEI, March 6 — Taipei’s defence minister rebuked the main opposition on Friday after it proposed funding only about 30%
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China raises defence budget as Beijing accelerates military modernisation
BEIJING, March 5 — China announced a roughly 7% increase in defence spending for 2026 as the government continues efforts
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Strait of Hormuz disruption rattles global oil and shipping markets
LONDON/DUBAI, March 5 — Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained severely disrupted on Thursday as the ongoing Middle East
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Private equity eyes FactSet after share slump, but AI disruption fears cloud deal prospects
NEW YORK, March 5 — Private equity firms Thoma Bravo and Hellman & Friedman have in recent months evaluated a
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China outlines new decarbonisation strategy while keeping coal central to energy mix
BEIJING, March 5 — China has unveiled a new plan to reduce the carbon intensity of its economy by 17%
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Dollar climbs as Middle East tensions spur safe-haven demand
LONDON/SINGAPORE, March 5 — The U.S. dollar strengthened on Thursday as escalating tensions in the Middle East drove investors toward
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Nepal votes in pivotal election months after deadly youth protests toppled government
KATHMANDU, March 5— Voters in Nepal began casting ballots on Thursday in a general election to choose a new parliament,
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Iran conflict seen weighing on India’s growth more than inflation, supporting low interest rates
MUMBAI, March 5 — The recent U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran is expected to weigh more heavily on India’s economic growth
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Oil jumps over 3% as widening Iran conflict threatens Middle East supplies
TOKYO/SINGAPORE, March 5 — Oil prices rose more than 3% on Thursday, extending a multi-day rally as the escalating conflict
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