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Starting at around £29,210, this mid-size SUV from from China undercuts established luxury British SUVs and alternatives by tens of thousands of pounds while offering a high-end look. It topped the U.K. monthly sales charts in March 2026 and sold 28,571 units by the end of August 2026, securing a solid third place overall in […]
... written on Oct 06 2026In a move widely anticipated by Wall Street, the Federal Reserve unanimously raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point – with a possibility of one more increase in the cards before year-end. Effectively, the rate hike moves the central bank’s target range on the overnight funds rate to 3.75% to 4%, where […]
... written on Sep 17 2026Donald Trump hails “historic” deal for the U.S. to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s oil, which critics slammed as a deal made at “gunpoint”. Of course, the U.S. has denied that the energy deal, which the U.S. president bragged as “the biggest oil deal in world history”, is an example of Washington’s “heavy-handed” attempt […]
... written on Sep 03 2026Despite approval rating hitting 32%, Donald Trump’s worry isn’t about re-election or the Iran war. Instead, the U.S. president, whose second-term has seen the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq rallied 57%, 70%, and 142% respectively, is deeply worried about a stock market crash. After all, he has been somewhat of a magnet for major […]
... written on Sep 01 2026Depending on who you ask, Pinduoduo could be a dangerous threat to traditional retail and small businesses, or a godsend app to consumers struggling with high cost of living. The massive e-commerce platform known for ultra-low prices through group-buying has taken the world by storm. It offers incredible savings as well as inconsistent quality at […]
... written on Aug 20 2026For ordinary families, an additional monthly fee of around RM2,500 for care centres to take care of their beloved elderly was already a heavy burden. It became worse when a so-called caring government called Madani happily slapped an additional 8% Sales and Service Tax (SST) on the elderly care services. Suddenly, the monthly burden jumps […]
... written on Aug 02 2026Just when you thought Donald Trump was too busy with the Iran War, getting ready to bomb the Pickaxe Mountain believed to have been stashed with thousands of uranium-enrichment centrifuges, the U.S. president suddenly dropped started a new round of war. He announced an additional 50% tariff on certain goods from Canada, including wine, hockey sticks, […]
... written on Jul 21 2026Having warned about two weeks ago that Barisan Nasional alliance will “go solo”, will contest all 56 seats in the next Johor state election, and will leave no space for cooperation or negotiation with Premier Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition called Pakatan Harapan, Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi finally announced the dissolution of the Johor state […]
... written on Jun 01 2026On the menu for dinner is a spread of Huaiyang cuisine that includes Crispy Beef Ribs, Beijing Roast Duck and Slow-Cooked Salmon in Mustard Sauce. Huaiyang food – known for its mild and subtle flavours, refined knife-work and emphasis on seasonal dishes – was also served when George W. Bush was hosted by Beijing in […]
... written on May 14 2026Where will Anwar Ibrahim – 10th Prime Minister and PKR president – contest in the next 16th General Election. The joke at coffee shops nowadays is that the only safe seat for the Premier is Gaza. Coming from the horse mouth, not only the People’s Justice Party (Parti Keadilan Rakyat or PKR) is struggling with […]
... written on May 12 2026
