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Singapore hiring, wage growth set to soften in 2026 amid West Asia uncertainty, according to MAS

SINGAPORE, April 14 -- Hiring momentum in Singapore is expected to slow in 2026, while wage growth is likely to moderate as geopolitical uncertainty stemming from the West Asia conflict weighs on busi... Read More


China vows 'countermeasures' if Trump tariff threat is imposed

BEIJING, April 14 -- China vowed Tuesday it would impose "countermeasures" if US President Donald Trump made good on his threat to impose new tariffs following reports Beijing has supplied or intends ... Read More


Sony drops new 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' posters and scene at CinemaCon

LAS VEGAS, April 14 -- Sony Pictures reportedly kicked off its CinemaCon presentation with a look at the next chapter for Tom Holland's Spider-Man, unveiling two new posters for a film titled Spider-M... Read More


AFC announces 'landmark' expansion of Asian Champions League from 24 to 32 teams

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 -- The Asian Champions League is set to expand from 24 to 32 teams, the region's governing body for football said Tuesday, adding it will "promote inclusivity and excellence". ... Read More


Philippines seeks US nod to expand Russian oil imports as shortages bite

MANILA, April 14 -- Manila said Tuesday it was seeking US permission to buy more Russian crude, as the import-dependent Philippines scrambles to shore up scant fuel supplies amid a blockade of the Str... Read More


Remaster when? - 'Bloodborne' is getting a full-feature movie. and it'll be R-rated

LAS VEGAS, April 14 -- The grim, gothic world of PlayStation's hit video game Bloodborne is officially coming to the big screen, with Sony Pictures announcing an R-rated animated feature that promises... Read More


Pakistan pushes to revive US-Iran talks for second round, source says

ISLAMABAD, April 14 -- Pakistan was working to bring Iran and the United States back together for a second round of talks and to secure an extended ceasefire to allow for diplomacy, a senior Pakistani... Read More


In Global Royalty vs Rosmah civil suit, bags found in investigation described as stuffed with jewellery and 'cash spilt out onto the floor'

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 -- Imagine being a police investigator and seeing cash and jewellery bursting out of bags seized during a raid at a luxury condominium linked to one of the most powerful people ... Read More


Xi pledges China's 'constructive role' in West Asia peace efforts

BEIJING, April 14 -- President Xi Jinping vowed Tuesday that China would play a "constructive role" in promoting peace talks in the Middle East as he urged respect for sovereignty of nations in the wa... Read More


Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia must double down on energy security amid global uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 -- Malaysia needs to double down on energy security as global uncertainties intensify, with the government actively engaging investors on the importance of ensuring a stable and... Read More