Trump rules out Tomahawk missile deal for Ukraine, for now

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Asia’s manufacturing sector slows as US tariffs weigh on demand

Most Asian stocks rise as investor optimism endures

Asia

Bangladesh’s remittance inflow rises 7% in October

World

US may raise tariffs if China fails to honor rare earths deal: Bessent

Asia

Maldives implements historic generational ban on tobacco

World

Canadian PM Carney apologises to Trump over anti-tariff ad

Tech

Samsung Q3 profits jump 32% in as AI boom drives chip demand

Tech

Alphabet records first-ever $100bn quarter as AI drives growth

Asia

Bangladesh invited to nominate recruiting agencies for Malaysia under new worker deployment rules

Tech

Nvidia CEO says US AI chip ban on China ‘hurts America more’

Spotlight

As the shutdown drags on, here’s how it can drag down the economy

The federal government shutdown has lasted all month and is on pace to become the longest on record.

India’s Lakshmi Mittal’s energy venture bought Russian oil transported on blacklisted ships

Indian steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal’s energy joint venture in India has bought Russian oil transported on sanctions-listed vessels, according to an analysis of satellite imagery, shipping data and customs records by the Financial Times.

The predictable unpredictability of Trump’s oil sanctions

The oil market just had its knee-jerk moment. Prices roared higher after the U.S. blacklisted Rosneft and Lukoil—but traders are already questioning whether President Trump’s sanctions will ever really stick.

How China could use DeepSeek and AI for an era of war?

China`s state-owned defense giant Norinco in February unveiled a military vehicle capable of autonomously conducting combat-support operations at 50 kilometres per hour. It was powered by DeepSeek, the company whose artificial intelligence model is the pride of China`s tech sector.

Rare earths: Strategic metals key to future tech

Rare earths are minerals used to make magnets crucial to the auto, electronic and defence industries, as well as in renewable energy.

Opinion

As the shutdown drags on, here’s how it can drag down the economy

The predictable unpredictability of Trump’s oil sanctions

How China could use DeepSeek and AI for an era of war?

Rare earths: Strategic metals key to future tech

Gaza Ceasefire: A glimmer of hope amidst the darkness

Keeping the remittance flowing

Govt shutdown reflects US political dysfunction

H-1B visa changes may give Canada an opportunity. Will it seize it?

Asian Biz

Asia’s manufacturing sector slows as US tariffs weigh on demand

Factories across Asia struggled to gain momentum in October as weak US demand and renewed tariffs under President Donald Trump dampened orders across the region, according to business surveys released Monday.

Bangladesh’s remittance inflow rises 7% in October

Expatriate Bangladeshis sent $2.56 billion in remittances in October, marking an increase of nearly 7% compared to the same month last year, according to the latest data from the central bank.

Most Asian stocks rise as investor optimism endures

Asian stocks mostly advanced on Monday, buoyed by lingering optimism following a strong end to October and another AI-driven rally on Wall Street.

Maldives implements historic generational ban on tobacco

The Maldives implemented a generational ban on tobacco Saturday, marking a historic milestone in its efforts to protect public health and promote a tobacco-free generation, according to a statement from the Health Ministry.

World Biz

Trump rules out Tomahawk missile deal for Ukraine, for now

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is not currently considering any plan to supply Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles but indicated that his stance could change in the future.

US may raise tariffs if China fails to honor rare earths deal: Bessent

Canadian PM Carney apologises to Trump over anti-tariff ad

OPEC+ poised to raise oil production again amid market share push

Tech

Samsung Q3 profits jump 32% in as AI boom drives chip demand

Alphabet records first-ever $100bn quarter as AI drives growth

Nvidia poised for record $5 trillion in market valuation

Nvidia CEO says US AI chip ban on China ‘hurts America more’

Aerospace & Defence

Russia tested new nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile

Russia has successfully tested its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, a nuclear-capable weapon Moscow says can evade any defence system, and will move towards deploying the weapon, President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday.

Cambodia and Thailand sign peace deal to end border conflict

Cambodia and Thailand signed a landmark peace agreement in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, formally ending months of tension and deadly border clashes. The accord was signed during the 47th ASEAN Summit in the presence of US President Donald Trump, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

Pakistan warns of ‘cataclysmic devastation’ if conflict with India erupts again

Pakistan’s military has issued a stark warning that any future conflict with India could result in “cataclysmic devastation,” following what it described as “provocative and jingoistic” remarks by senior Indian defense officials.

Chinese drone experts worked with sanctioned Russian arms maker, sources say

Chinese drone experts have flown to Russia to conduct technical development work on military drones at a state-owned weapons manufacturer that is under Western sanctions, according to two European security officials and documents seen by Reuters.