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Broadcom taps Alphabet executive Amie Thuener as next CFO

April 2 (Reuters) - U.S. chip ⁠designer Broadcom on Thursday named Alphabet executive Amie ⁠Thuener as its next finance chief, effective June ‌12, when incumbent Kirsten Spears retires.

Technology

OpenAI acquires technology talk show TBPN in surprise move

April 2 (Reuters) - OpenAI, jostling ⁠with Anthropic for enterprise customers, has bought TBPN, an online ⁠tech talk show that has built a loyal Silicon Valley ‌following through interviews with industry CEOs.

Technology

Amazon must negotiate with Staten Island warehouse workers, NLRB says

SAN FRANCISCO, ⁠April 2 (Reuters) - Amazon must negotiate with a labor union representing some ⁠5,000 workers at a company warehouse on Staten Island, the ‌National Labor Relations Board ruled on Wednesday.

Technology

Exclusive-SpaceX has held talks with Saudi fund for possible $5 billion investment in IPO, sources say

NEW YORK, April 2 (Reuters) - Billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX has had discussions ⁠with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund about PIF potentially taking an ‌anchor stake of around $5 billion in the space company's IPO, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Markets

Wall Street ends mixed as worries linger

US stocks ended slightly mixed on Thursday after paring deeper losses, as diplomatic signals from the Middle East helped calm markets rattled earlier by US President Donald Trump's threats of tougher action against Iran ahead of a long holiday weekend.

Technology

Coinbase gets conditional US approval for trust charter

April 2 (Reuters) - Coinbase ⁠Global has received conditional approval from banking ⁠regulators for a national trust company charter, ‌it said on Thursday, a move that could boost the top U.S. cryptocurrency exchange's appeal among large institutional investors.

Commodities

US crude, Brent jump as Trump vows more attacks on Iran

US oil prices settled more than 11% higher and Brent soared nearly 8% on Thursday in volatile trading, as traders worried about prolonged disruptions to oil supply the day after President Donald Trump said the United States would continue attacks on Iran.

Nation

Timely upgrade for Taiping Clock Tower

TAIPING: The 145-year-old Taiping Clock Tower, also known as "The Fort", is stepping into a new chapter with upgrading works turning it into a high-value tourism destination here, says state tourism, industry, investment and corridor development committee chairman Loh Sze Yee.

STARPICKS

Exploring affordable travel options

AS 2026 continues to unfold, the spirit of travelling among Malaysians endures amid a backdrop of global uncertainty.

Starpicks

Scenic cruises, curated getaways

WITH nearly a century of expertise and Swiss roots, the family- owned Globus family of brands (Globus, Cosmos and Avalon Waterways) has inspired wanderlust, making the world more accessible to travellers through a diverse portfolio of vacation options.

Nation

Joint U12 team gets second place

A FOOTBALL team made up of pupils from three rural Tamil schools in Melaka managed to finish second in an Under-12 tournament. Malaysia Nanban reported.

Starpicks

Your ideal getaway starts here

APPLE Vacations once again returns to the MATTA Fair, offering travellers a range of exclusive deals and carefully curated itineraries designed for every type of journey.

Nation

Three nabbed in raid on Johor ketum processing factory

JOHOR BARU: A ketum drink processing and packaging outfit in Taman Kempas Utama has been busted by the Customs Department with the arrest of three people.

Nation

Nationwide crackdown on banned e-waste begins

PUTRAJAYA: On March 30, 242 tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) were seized at Port Klang by a special task force. A few weeks earlier, the Customs Department seized 187 tonnes of e-waste at Northport. And that's barely the tip of the iceberg, says Tan Sri Azam Baki.

Sabah & Sarawak

Masidi: Research key to effective policy

KOTA KINABALU: Data gathering and research are critical in shaping effective policies that can improve the livelihood of the people in Sabah, says State Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun.

Nation

Suspect hit seven personnel over poor cleaning at Army camp

KUALA LUMPUR: The suspect, who allegedly assaulted seven military personnel at the Bentong Camp, was dissatisfied with how the victims carried out their assigned weapon store cleaning duties.

Nation

Singaporean, six others nabbed over drug distribution

JOHOR BARU: A Singaporean man and six others have been arrested by the police for being part of a drug repackaging and distributing syndicate.

Nation

'Many opting for better wages'

PETALING JAYA: Many Malaysian seafarers are 'jumping ship'. And that's because the wages being offered – from ratings (crew) to senior officers – trail way behind what others offer, says the Association of Malaysian Maritime Professionals (Ikmal).

Sabah & Sarawak

Forensic psychiatrist says Zara Qairina was emotionally vulnerable

KOTA KINABALU: A forensic psychiatric consultant told the Coroner's Court here that a psychological autopsy into the case of Zara Qairina Mahathir (pic) found that her death was most consistent with suicide.

Nation

Added load of pay-first system

GEORGE TOWN: The sharp rise in diesel prices, now at RM6.02 per litre, is straining many logistics and haulier operators despite their eligibility for the subsidised rate of RM2.15.