Trump rekindles global trade tensions with sweeping new tariffs

Trump rekindles global trade tensions with sweeping new tariffs

Malaysia dodges U.S. tariffs on chips and drugs, even as 19% rate kicks in Malaysia’s semiconductor exports — which are a major pillar of its economy — will be exempt from U.S. tariffs, its trade minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz said Friday. According to the country’s trade ministry, Malaysia is the sixth …

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Apple is facing pressure from Wall Street to figure out its AI strategy

Apple is facing pressure from Wall Street to figure out its AI strategy

Apple CEO Tim Cook and Senior Vice President of Software Engineering Craig Federighi speak during Apple’s annual World Wide Developers Conference at the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California, U.S., June 9, 2025. Laure Andrillon | Reuters While its megacap tech peers are bragging about building island-sized data centers filled with …

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As streaming services chase profitability, kids’ content is king

As streaming services chase profitability, kids’ content is king

Cartoon characters from the children’s show “Bluey” are displayed during the Brand Licensing Europe event at ExCel, in London, Oct. 4, 2023. John Keeble | Getty Images News | Getty Images In the battle among streaming services to capture and keep subscribers, kids’ shows like “CoComelon” and “Bluey” are becoming …

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