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An aerial view of the port of Balboa in Panama City. Panamanian authorities have taken control of two ports on the Panama Canal from CK Hutchison after the Hong Kong-based conglomerate’s concession was annulled amid a row between the United States and China. — AFP pic

Panama seizes canal ports from Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison amid legal row

The Apple Inc logo is seen hanging at the entrance to the Apple store on 5th Avenue in Manhattan, New York, October 16, 2019. Apple will move some production of its Mac Mini desktop computer to the US from Asia, with a new manufacturing effort set to begin later this year at a Foxconn facility in north Houston — Reuters pic

Apple to build Mac Mini in Houston, shifts some production from Asia amid trade tensions

A man walks past an electronic quotation board displaying the Nikkei 225 stock prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo. Seoul, the standout market this year thanks to a shift into chip giants such as Samsung and SK hynix, climbed more than one per cent to another record, while Tokyo also advanced as it reopened after a long weekend. — AFP pic

Asian markets wobble as AI fears and Trump tariff ruling weigh

The IBM logo is displayed during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting, in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2026. IBM shares sank 13.2 per cent, their biggest drop since October 18, 2000. — Reuters pic

IBM shares hit 25-year low as AI promises to update ageing mainframe code

FedEx is seeking a ‘full refund’ of the duties it paid on imported goods in its suit against Customs and Border Protection, filed at the US Court of International Trade. ― AFP file pic

FedEx sues US over illegal tariffs, seeks billions back

At 9.10am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 5.57 points to 1,752.41 from Monday’s close of 1,757.98, after opening 1.99 points lower at 1,755.99. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Bursa Malaysia opens lower on Wall Street cues

At 8am, the ringgit strengthened to 3.8790/9010 against the US dollar from Monday’s close of 3.8885/8925. ― Bernama pic

Ringgit firms past key level, opens at RM3.87 against US dollar

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Middle East Coffee Shops Earn Spots in The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 List

The Supreme Court decision has forced Trump to reconsider his trade strategy, prompting warnings from businesses bracing for renewed volatility. — Reuters pic

From 10pc to 15pc to now what? Supreme Court sparks fresh chaos in US trade policy

The plantation group, which cultivates oil palms and coconuts on 62,500 hectares in Malaysia (83 per cent) and Indonesia (17 per cent), employs 6,926 people. — Picture by Farhan Najib

United Plantations posts best-ever results in 120 years, net profit jumps 15pc to RM830m

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Vinfast Middle East Signs MoU with PlusX Electric to Strengthen EV Ownership Experience in the UAE

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SICPA secures major European award for UK Vaping Duty Stamps Program

Bursa Malaysia finished the day in positive territory as investors responded to improved clarity on US tariff policy, helping the KLCI continue its upward trend and lifting overall market sentiment. — Picture by Razak Ghazali

Bursa Malaysia closes firm as investors cheer softer US tariff signals

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Esperanza Securities Introduces the First SFC-permitted Tokenized Investment for Live Entertainment in Asia Pacific

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The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops: Asia Pacific’s Notable Winners

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Tim Hortons® Singapore Marks Major Milestone with Official MUIS Halal Certification Ahead of the Festive Season