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Bhikaji Koyaji Thakor, 38, a farmer, sprays pesticides in a paddy field on the outskirts of Ahmedabad August 1, 2025. — Reuters pic

Biofuel battle: Why India is shielding its farmers in the face of US trade pressure

Eight Opec  countries meeting today have agreed to raise oil output in September by 548,000 barrels per day, three Opec  sources said while the meeting was under way. — Reuters pic

Sources: Opec+ agrees to 548,000 bpd oil hike for September amid supply concerns

The Indian government is not deterred by Trump’s threats, but Reuters cited sources saying that Indian state refiners stopped buying Russian oil after the July 2025 discounts narrowed to their lowest since 2022. — Reuters pic

Trump pressures, Delhi holds firm, but state oil refiners quietly pull back after Russian discount dips

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"Colorful Guizhou" Shines in Kuala Lumpur – Guizhou Culture and Tourism Promotion Conference Held Successfully in Malaysia

Since April, the V8 group – namely Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman – has placed increased focus on regaining market share over price stability, a policy shift after years of enforcing production cuts to prop up prices. — Reuters pic

Another hike coming? Opec+ faces tightrope walk as demand, Trump threats loom

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow attends the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the GBS By The Sea facility in Bayan Lepas August 2, 2025. — Picture via Facebook/Chow Kon Yeow

Chow Kon Yeow: Penang’s RM296m ‘GBS By The Sea’ hub fully occupied by global tech firms

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow attends the launch of the GBS By The Sea project in Bayan Lepas August 2, 2025. — Picture via Facebook/Chow Kon Yeow

US tariff cut a relief but Miti must fight on for SME protection, says Penang chief minister

On a weekly basis, the benchmark index eased 0.41 of-a-point to 1,533.35 on Friday from 1,533.76 a week earlier. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Bursa eyes higher ground next week on US tariff boost, 13MP momentum

On a Friday-to-Friday basis, the ringgit ended the week lower against the greenback, closing at 4.2750/2815 versus 4.2195/2245 previously. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Ringgit seen holding gains next week on softer Fed signals

Seen here are CGC Digital CEO Yushida Husin (left) and Capshere chief executive officer (CEO) Yoon Jun Jie (right).— Picture via Facebook/CGC Digital

Capsphere, CGC Digital forge strategic partnership to expand SME financing in Malaysia

Trump announced late Thursday that dozens of economies, including the European Union, will face new tariff rates of between 10 and 41 per cent. — AFP pic

World economies reel from Trump’s tariffs punch

The personnel shift comes as the Fed faces intensifying pressure under Trump, who has repeatedly criticised the central bank’s chief Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates sooner. — AFP pic

US Fed governor to resign early at critical time for central bank

Hangzhou Wahaha group CEO Kelly Zong Fuli was thought to be Zong’s only child but is now being sued by her extramarital half-siblings Jacky, Jessie, and Jerry Zong.— NurPhoto pic via Reuters

Court freezes Hong Kong beverage heiress’ bank account over inheritance dispute with extramarital half-siblings

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XIXILI Empowers Nursing Mothers with Expert Advice by Ricca Tai

While US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has become a familiar face touting President Donald Trump’s tariff and trade deals, sources said the export bureau under Lutnick’s command has failed to issue expected new rules, stifled communications with industry representatives, pushed out experts, and lost staff through buyouts and resignations. — Reuters pic

US government turmoil stalls thousands of export approvals, sources say

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