Texas and Louisiana face Memorial Day tornado threat

Texas and Louisiana face Memorial Day tornado threat

Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued in parts of Texas and Louisiana on Memorial Day, with the possibility of thunderstorms, hail and tornadoes. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned residents in affected regions to remain alert to possible tornadoes, and to expect damage to roofs, sidings and trees. Why It Matters Memorial Day sees people…

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Four energy companies from Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam ink deal to explore clean energy export from Vietnam

Four energy companies from Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam ink deal to explore clean energy export from Vietnam

Alliance reflects growing momentum towards a regionally integrated Asean Power Grid [KUALA LUMPUR] Four energy companies from Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam have inked an agreement to explore the export of renewable electricity from Vietnam to the other two countries. “Together, the consortia will focus on unlocking Vietnam’s rich renewable energy resources – particularly offshore wind…

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Maybank Q1 net profit rises 4% to RM2.6 billion

Maybank Q1 net profit rises 4% to RM2.6 billion

[SINGAPORE] Maybank’s net profit for the quarter ended Mar 31, 2025, increased 4 per cent to RM2.6 billion (S$790 million), up from RM2.5 billion in the previous corresponding period. Earnings per share increased to 21.45 sen, from 20.63 sen in the year-ago period. Return on equity was 11.3 per cent, up from 10.8 per cent…

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Video shows US ally resupplying military outpost in disputed waters

Video shows US ally resupplying military outpost in disputed waters

The Philippines has released footage showing a recent supply and troop rotation mission to Second Thomas Shoal, a hot spot in the country’s long-running territorial feud with China. China said it allowed the May 16 mission to proceed after notification by the Philippines, though the U.S. ally has maintained it “need not seek permission.” Newsweek…

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China raises cross-border renminbi use requirement for major banks

China raises cross-border renminbi use requirement for major banks

The sharp increase highlights Beijing’s determination to accelerate the use of the renminbi in global trade Published Mon, May 26, 2025 · 07:21 PM [BEIJING] China’s central bank asked its major lenders to raise the share of renminbi when facilitating cross-border trade, in its latest push for the use of the currency as the world…

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Tens of thousands in Minneapolis told to stay indoors on Memorial Day

Tens of thousands in Minneapolis told to stay indoors on Memorial Day

Residents living across a swathe of Minnesota have been warned of potentially dangerous air pollution, with “sensitive” groups urged to stay inside on Memorial Day. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) AirNow map, which offers a real-time snapshot of air quality, showed several areas around Minneapolis shaded orange on Monday. This means that air quality…

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