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Commodities 14 Mar 2025 | 08:19 AM

Gold climbs to record high, US$3,000/oz milestone in view

GOLD reached an all-time high on Friday, driven by uncertainty over U.S. tariffs, trade tensions and growing expectations of monetary policy easing by the Federal Reserve.

Asia & Oceania 5 Mar 2025 | 03:00 AM

Alternative spots around the world for cherry blossom viewing

Skip the crowds and soak in springtime's beauty at these sakura destinations.

Internet 27 Mar 2025 | 06:32 AM

China hails US YouTube star IShowSpeed who gets 10 million views in Beijing, Shanghai streams

Influencer is seen praising the people who greeted him enthusiastically, clean streets and Internet connectivity on the subway.

Nation 22 Mar 2025 | 01:55 PM

Allow parties involved to resolve temple relocation harmoniously, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has reminded all parties not to exploit the issue of the relocation of a temple on Jalan Masjid India here for personal or political gain.

Technology 17 Mar 2025 | 11:51 AM

Klarna, OnePay unveil installment loans tie-up for Walmart shoppers in US

(Reuters) -Swedish payments firm Klarna said on Monday it is partnering with consumer finance app OnePay to offer installment loans for purchases at retail giant Walmart in the United States.

Markets 6 Mar 2025 | 11:00 PM

Berkshire wannabes latest alternative investing trend

The newest trend in alternative investing is trying to look like Warren Buffett's conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

Ios 25 Feb 2025 | 05:30 AM

Top Apple exec concedes he had doubts about app store fees imposed on alternative payment options

Longtime Apple executive Phil Schiller on Feb 24 conceded he initially opposed fees that the iPhone maker charges for in app-transactions processed outside its own payment system because he feared violating a court-ordered mandate designed to create more competition.

Aseanplus News 5 Mar 2025 | 03:15 PM

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Wednesday (March 5, 2025)

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Wednesday (March 5, 2025)

Mobile Apps 16 Jan 2025 | 02:00 AM

‘Take my data’: US ‘TikTok refugees’ flock to alternative Chinese app

Furious at the prospect of a US government ban on social media platform TikTok, American users have flocked to another Chinese-owned app in droves, many with a defiant message: “Take my data!”

Auto 9 Feb 2025 | 11:00 PM

Tesla loses ground to VW, Seat in EU

WASHINGTON: Tesla Inc was the biggest loser among electric-vehicle (EV) makers last month in Germany, where consumers snubbed Elon Musk’s brand and bought more Volkswagen (VW), Seat and BMW cars.

Wellness 22 Jan 2025 | 03:00 AM

Do traditional or alternative treatments really cure breast cancer?

The sad answer is no, and those who delay evidence-based treatments might find it's too late later.

Insight 4 Dec 2024 | 11:00 PM

Even BlackRock is fleeing public markets for alternative assets

Acquisition is in BlackRock Inc’s genes. Over the years, it has managed to grow and stay relevant through prescient big-ticket purchases.

Nation 5 Jan 2025 | 11:00 PM

Views on plastic bag ban remain mixed

KLANG: It began way back in 2010 but till today, the views on Selangor’s “No Plastic Bag Day” move remains mixed.

Nation 30 Apr 2023 | 03:27 AM

PM’s call for Asian Monetary Fund as an alternative to IMF pragmatic, says economist

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s call for the establishment of an Asian Monetary Fund (AMF) as an alternative to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is pragmatic, in view of the current needs of many Asian countries, said an economist.

Social Media 23 Dec 2024 | 02:00 AM

Bluesky finds with growth comes growing pains – and bots

Bluesky has seen its user base soar since the US presidential election, boosted by people seeking refuge from Elon Musk’s X, which they view as increasingly leaning too far to the right given its owner’s support of President-elect Donald Trump, or wanting an alternative to Meta’s Threads and its algorithms.

Nation 10 Jan 2023 | 03:23 PM

Govt reviewing proposals for alternative punishment to death penalty

PETALING JAYA: A review is being done on previous proposals for alternative punishment for the 1,327 inmates on death row following the move to abolish the mandatory death penalty, says Ramkarpal Singh.

Mobile Apps 15 Jan 2025 | 09:00 AM

Trending off TikTok? US users going to China’s RedNote face challenges, analysts say

Different content regulations and lack of English support could mean short-lived American-fuelled growth for suddenly popular alternative platform

Nation 19 Oct 2024 | 11:00 PM

Not a get-out-of-jail card

PETALING JAYA: House arrests can tackle overcrowded prisons, say experts and lawyers, but they warned that it should not be used as a get-out-of-jail clause for serious white-collar criminals.

Europe 3 Dec 2024 | 10:00 AM

Edinburgh’s ‘alternative’ tour guides show a different side of the city

Edinburgh in Scotland, one the most visited cities in Europe, is offering tourists the chance to see it from a different angle – through the eyes of tour guides who have slept on its streets.

World 5 Jan 2025 | 03:38 PM

Musk turns on UK's Farage and says he should quit as Reform party leader

LONDON (Reuters) -Elon Musk said Nigel Farage should quit as leader of Britain's right-wing Reform UK party in an abrupt withdrawal of support by the U.S. billionaire for the Brexit campaigner who is trying to shake up the British political establishment again.

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