Chip firms in Malaysia pause investment plans on tariff angst

Chip firms in Malaysia are holding back on investment and expansion as they await clarity on tariffs from the US, according to Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association President Datuk Seri Wong Siew Hai. The companies are hoping that the US government would continue to exempt semiconductors from tariffs beyond Aug. 1, the deadline for higher levies announced...

US, China envoys to meet in possible prelude to Trump-Xi summit

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with his Chinese counterpart at a summit in Kuala Lumpur on Friday (July 11), the first in-person session between the two and a possible prelude to a presidential summit. The top American envoy is scheduled to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Kuala Lumpur at...

A lovelorn young Chinese man has shocked social media after he spent six days wandering in the wilderness, often without food or water or a mobile phone, all in an attempt to forget his ex-girlfriend. Police in Yuhang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang province in southeastern China received a call from a man in Changsha, Hunan province, reporting...

G-Dragon’s Bangkok concert cancelled amid fan protest over agency’s tour mismanagement

SEOUL: G-Dragon’s "Ubermensch" world tour stop in Bangkok has been cancelled, fuelling growing frustration among fans over the disorganised rollout of the singer’s highly anticipated comeback tour. Concert organiser AEG Presents Asia announced Thursday (July 10) that the show, originally scheduled for Aug 2 at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, had been called off due to...

‘Superman’ returns to screens with ‘kindness, flying dogs and space battles’

Donning the famous red cape for the first time in the new Superman movie gave actor David Corenswet a big confidence boost. A relative newcomer, Corenswet follows in the footsteps of Christopher Reeve and more recently Henry Cavill, taking over the role of Clark Kent and Superman in the reboot movie, which was launched with a red carpet...

‘Da Zhan Hong Tu’ Rapper Dethrones Jay Chou As Spotify’s Most-Streamed Mandopop Artiste

Chinese rapper SKAI ISYOURGOD is living up to “da zhan hong tu”, which means to achieve great things. You might not be familiar with the name Lan Lao or his moniker SKAI ISYOURGOD, but chances are you’ve already heard his tracks blowing up on your FYP. The Guangdong-born rapper, best known for viral hits like ‘Ba Fang Lai...

Haidilao M’sia’s Most Popular Dancing Waitress Is Now Selling Ice Agar-Agar On Streets Of Penang

No more Tang Tang Hulu Hulu? And just like that it's been 10 months since we met Haidilao Malaysia's most popular waitress, Bai Huining aka Xiaobai, when she came to Singapore to perform at their Paya Lebar Quarter outlet last September. Ever wondered what she's up to now? Recently, Xiaobai was spotted manning an agar-agar stall at the Butterworth Nine...

David Corenswet’s Kids: Does the ‘Superman’ Actor Have Children?

The actor playing the 2025 version of Clark Kent has priorities outside of his career. Learn about David's family here. David Corenswet has always been Superman to his family. Long before landing the highly coveted role as Clark Kent and the titular superhero in 2025’s Superman, the actor had a supportive inner circle. This includes his wife, Julia, and their...

Michael Madsen’s Cause of Death: Updates on How the Actor Died

The late 'Reservoir Dogs' star died at the age of 67 on July 3, 2025, his publicist confirmed, and his cause of death was announced five days later. Michael Madsen, best known for his roles in Kill Bill and Reservoir Dogs, died on July 3, 2025. A cause of death wasn’t immediately announced, but in the days to come, his cardiologist...

Christian Horner Net Worth: How Much Money the Ex-Red Bulls Racing CEO Has

Amid headlines that Horner is out as Red Bull Racing CEO and Team Principal, find out how much he earned at the top of F1, where his net worth stands now, and what else to know about him. Christian Horner was a central figure in Formula One for nearly two decades, serving as both CEO and Team...