Markets in Asia and Europe had enjoyed a healthy run-up Monday -- with Frankfurt hitting another record -- on hopes Trump would take a more gradual approach to trade policy, after news of positive talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping added to the optimism

Trump rekindled his threat against the two major US trading partners hours after taking the oath of office -- accusing them of failing to stop illegal immigration and drug trafficking into the United States

Bitcoin surged to reach an all-time peak of $109,241 ahead of Trump's inauguration ceremony.

Han -- who is set to attend the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump later on Monday -- met with Musk and other American business representatives on Sunday, Xinhua said.

Trump unveiled the so-called meme coin, which is designed to capitalize on the popularity of a certain personality, movement or viral internet trend on Saturday, in a post on his Truth Social platform and X.

Particularly affected are food court operators, coffee shop owners and vegetable farmers as they typically employ more foreign workers compared with other industries

Trump has vowed to take quick action to hike tariffs on imports -- cast as a potential way to boost revenues -- while his Treasury secretary pick took aim this week at federal spending

Secretary to the Chief Adviser’s Office says after visiting the EPZ

Government data on Friday showed the economy grew by five percent in 2024, hitting a much-touted government target but its lowest since 1990 with the exception of the Covid-19 pandemic years.

In an update to its flagship World Economic Outlook report, the International Monetary Fund said it expects global growth to hit 3.3 percent this year, up 0.1 percentage point from its previous forecast in October, and to remain at 3.3 percent in 2026.

"This would be the biggest trade war between Canada and the US in decades," Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said

With the government reaching its borrowing limit, the department would start making the moves on Tuesday, the day after the inauguration, Yellen said in a letter to congressional leaders.

Global unemployment remained steady last year at an historical low of 5 percent, where it is set to stay in 2025, the International Labour Organization said in a report on Thursday.

50,000 tonnes of white rice will also be purchased from Pakistan

The World Economic Forum (WEF) releases Global Risks Report 2025

The leading chamber also demanded a loan classification deadline extension by 3 to 6 months

They also urge govt not to raise gas prices

Net profit for the three months to December jumped 57 percent on-year to NT$374.7 billion (US$11.4 billion).

The consumer price index (CPI) accelerated to 2.9 percent last month from a year ago, up from 2.7 percent in November, the Labor Department said in a statement on Wednesday.

"If the US administration chooses to still implement tariffs, we will respond purposefully, forcefully, resolutely," he said.