Technology

Google owner Alphabet to tap US, euro bond markets

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Google owner Alphabet is tapping the U.S. dollar and euro debt markets in a multi-tranche senior unsecured notes offering.

World

Jihadists' fuel blockade poses biggest threat yet to Mali's military rulers

DAKAR/BAMAKO (Reuters) -A two-month-old fuel blockade by al Qaeda-linked militants has all but paralysed the capital of Mali, turning the screws on the military government and raising concern that the jihadists might try eventually to impose their rule on the West African country.

Technology

Chipmaker Onsemi beats quarterly estimates on AI-driven demand

(Reuters) -Onsemi beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter revenue and profit on Monday, helped by an artificial intelligence boom that has boosted demand for its chips used in data centers.

Football

FIFA reject FAM's appeal over sanctions on mixed-heritage players

PETALING JAYA: FIFA have rejected the Football Association of Malaysia's (FAM) appeal over the suspension of their seven mixed heritage players.

Technology

Pagaya, Castlelake reach deal for up to $500 million in auto loans

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Lending platform Pagaya Technologies on Monday announced an agreement to sell up to $500 million of its auto loans to asset-based private credit manager Castlelake.

AseanPlus News

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (Nov 3, 2025)

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Monday (Nov 3, 2025)

Technology

OpenAI turns to Amazon in $38 billion cloud services deal after restructuring

(Reuters) -OpenAI has signed a seven-year, $38 billion deal to buy cloud services from Amazon.com, in its first big push to power its AI ambitions after a restructuring last week that gave the ChatGPT maker greater operational and financial freedom.

Technology

Cisco launches localized computing device to handle AI workflows

(Reuters) -Cisco Systems launched a computing device on Monday that will run artificial intelligence workloads at local entities such as retail stores, factory floors and healthcare facilities, speeding up their AI data processing capabilities.

Football

Soccer-Dembele fit as PSG prepare to take on Bayern juggernaut

POISSY, France (Reuters) -Ousmane Dembele, who scored in Paris St Germain's win over Bayern Munich in the Club World Cup quarter-finals, is available for Tuesday's Champions League clash between the French and German champions, PSG coach Luis Enrique said.

Nation

RakanKKM is about ensuring delivery of health services, not privatisation, says Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is hoping to see its first RakanKKM patient by year-end, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Nation

Malaysia can terminate trade agreement with US at any time, says AGC

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has the right to terminate its Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States (US) at any time through written notice without requiring the consent of the US, says the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC).

Indonesia

Indonesia braces for floods and gales as rainy season intensifies

Indonesia's weather agency has warned of a higher risk of floods, landslides, and gales, now that much of the country has entered the height of its rainy season, with heavy downpours already drenching parts of Java.

Nation

Suspect carried out Sg Golok shooting with younger brother, police say

KOTA BARU: The suspect in the fatal shooting of a Malaysian citizen in Sungai Golok, Thailand, on Saturday (Nov 1) is alleged to have carried out the attack with his younger brother.

Thailand

Thailand plans loans buyback of US$3.73 billion to ease household debt woes

Thailand plans to buy back 122 billion baht ($3.73 billion) worth of small loans from 3.5 million people, the finance minister said on Monday, a move aimed at easing the country's crippling household debt problem.

Philippines

Tens of thousands of people evacuate to safety as typhoon approaches eastern Philippines

Philippine officials ordered tens of thousands of people to evacuate to safer grounds and prohibited fishermen from venturing out to sea in an east-central region on Monday.

Technology

Eaton beefs up data center segment with $9.5 billion Boyd Thermal deal

(Reuters) -Eaton will acquire Boyd Corporation's thermal business from Goldman Sachs Asset Management for $9.5 billion, the fourth deal this year for the power management firm that's seeking to bolster its data center segment to cater to AI demand surge.

Technology

Payroll startup Deel names former Intuit executive Kauffman as CFO for IPO goal

(Reuters) -Deel on Monday appointed former Intuit executive Joe Kauffman as president and chief financial officer to support the payroll startup's possible plans to go public as soon as next year.

Nation

Minor 2.7-magnitude earthquake recorded in Segamat, says MetMalaysia

PETALING JAYA: A minor earthquake has been recorded in Jementah, Segamat in Johor, says the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

Nation

Thunderstorm warning issued for eight states

KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected across eight states, with warnings in effect until 11pm on Monday (Nov 3).

Vietnam

Vietnam flood deaths climb as new storm Typhoon Kalmaegi heads for its coast

Vietnam's death toll from last week's record-breaking downpours has climbed to 37 as another powerful storm bears down on the country's coast and floodwaters rise again in some tourism hubs.