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October 30, 2025 10:29 AM

Taiwan ‘confident’ in US ties ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

Taiwan is "confident" in its relations with the U.S., Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Thursday, ahead of a meeting between the U.S. and Chinese presidents where the issue of the island Beijing claims as its own could come up. Since taking off...

October 29, 2025 11:06 PM

Trump acknowledges constitutional limits on third term, for now

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would not seek a third term in office, a marked shift after months of teasing the idea despite constitutional limits, but it was unclear whether it was his final word on the matter. Trump, who is know...

October 29, 2025 11:19 PM

Looming Trump-Xi meeting revives hope of US-China trade truce

As U.S. President Donald Trump and China's leader Xi Jinping prepare to kick off talks on Thursday, U.S. negotiators have signaled they seek a return to a fragile trade war truce, but tensions remain high and longer-term economic irritants will likel...

October 29, 2025 7:49 PM

Saudi economy minister forecasts 2025 real GDP growth at 5.1%

Saudi Arabia's economy minister forecast real GDP growth of 5.1% for 2025, supported by the non-oil sector, as the kingdom accelerates efforts to diversify away from oil. "We forecast to close the year...in terms of total real GDP growth at around 5...

October 29, 2025 11:11 PM

Malaysia bets on mix of solar and gas as it shifts away from coal

Malaysia will focus on a mix of solar and gas-fired power generation as it shifts away from coal, the chief executive of state utility Tenaga Nasional (TNB) said on Wednesday, adding that the renewable source would help keep costs down. The Southeas...

 

Last updated on: 6th Nov 2025