Cycling

Cycling-Rejuvenated Pidcock relishing Giro d'Italia debut

(Reuters) -Britain's double Olympic mountain bike champion Tom Pidcock, enjoying a new lease of life after his split with Ineos Grenadiers, has said he cannot wait to start his hunt for stage wins on his debut at the Giro d'Italia.

Business

Trump says 80% tariff on Chinese goods "seems right"

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that 80% tariffs on Chinese goods "seems right" as representatives prepared for weekend talks to contain a trade war between the world's two largest economies.

Thailand

Thai PM says that joint Cabinet meeting planned at Thailand-Malaysia border

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim have agreed to hold a joint Cabinet meeting later this year at the Sadao-Bukit Kayu Hitam border area.

Football

Soccer-Alonso says he will leave Bayer Leverkusen at end of season

(Reuters) - Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso announced on Friday that he will leave the Bundesliga club at the end of the season.

Vietnam

Vietnam plans stockpile of key agricultural products amid global trade volatility

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Friday directed relevant ministries to develop plans for temporary stockpiling of key agricultural products, particularly rice, coffee, and pepper, during peak harvest seasons.

Football

Soccer-Luis Enrique resting key players in Ligue 1 as PSG chase treble

(Reuters) - Several key Paris St Germain players will be rested as the French champions look to ensure they remain fresh for their two finals coming up, including the Champions League showpiece, as they chase a treble, manager Luis Enrique said on Friday.

Nation

Juvenile croc caught in Batu Pahat

BATU PAHAT: A juvenile crocodile was captured near the site where a 4.5-metre female crocodile weighing about 410kg was caught on Wednesday (May 7).

Corporate News

HeiTech Padu plans RM43.7mil fundraising for NIISe project

KUALA LUMPUR: HeiTech Padu Bhd plans to raise up to RM43.7mil through a private placement of new shares, mainly to fund the National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) project and for working capital needs.

AseanPlus News

Malaysia pushes for collective Asean effort on green energy financing at Indonesian forum

Malaysia has called on Asean member states to take bold, collective action to close the financing gap in the region's clean energy transition, emphasising the need for trillions of dollars to avoid jeopardising climate and development goals.

Entertainment

Singapore actress Eleanor Lee accused online of insulting China, allegedly dropped from Chinese show

In a recording, a woman rumoured to be Lee is heard saying 'most people in China are idiots'.

Living

Malaysia launches first Braille entrepreneurship guide

Memperkasa Asas Berniaga, now available in Braille, empowers the blind with accessible knowledge on how to start and grow a business.

Wellness

Be careful with antibiotics for children as it could trigger allergies

Researchers find that giving young ones too much antibiotics could increase their risk of developing allergic conditions.

World

Pope Leo XIV to hold inauguration mass on May 18

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Leo XIV's formal inauguration Mass to mark his appointment will take place in St. Peter's Square on Sunday May 18, the Vatican said in a statement on Friday.

Nation

Newborn baby boy found in Klang River

KUALA LUMPUR: Police confirm that the body of a newborn baby boy was discovered along the Klang River.

Corporate News

3REN subsidiary wins RM7.14mil contract

KUALA LUMPUR: 3REN Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, Sophic Automation Sdn Bhd, has secured a RM7.14mil contract to supply a set of intelligent automated material management systems integrated with vision inspection and robotics for a semiconductor manufacturer.

AseanPlus News

Europe's Earth-to-Mars interplanetary shuttle project is looking for 'passengers'

The European Space Agency (ESA) is working on the development of a propulsive tug capable of transporting a spacecraft carrying various modules and leaving them in orbit around Mars.

Football

Soccer-West Ham's Wan-Bissaka called up to play for DR Congo

(Reuters) -West Ham United's English-born right back Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been named in a 26-man squad by Democratic Republic of Congo for friendlies in June, setting him up for a possible trip to the next Africa Cup of Nations and potentially the 2026 World Cup.

Corporate News

ES Ceramics CEO Wong Fook Lin steps down, reappointed as executive director

PETALING JAYA: ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's group CEO, Wong Fook Lin, 59, has relinquished his role and has been reappointed as executive director of the company.

Cambodia

Cambodia attracts 1.83 million international tourists in Q1; up from 1.58 million seen last year

Cambodia welcomed a total of 1.83 million international tourists in the first quarter of 2025, up from 1.58 million in the same period last year.

World

Pope Leo temporarily confirms Vatican heads in current roles

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Leo has confirmed all top Vatican officials in their current roles on a temporary basis, giving him time to decide before making definitive appointments, the Vatican said in a statement on Friday.