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Palestine’s Bleak Future: Reflections after Six Months of Conflict
Amidst the devastation of the Israel-Palestine conflict, questions arise about the ability of both Israelis and Palestinians to maintain their humanity. The resurgence of the Jewish ultra-right in Israel and the ongoing violence deepen the divide, leaving the future of Palestine uncertain.
Ukraine Sounds Alarm for Global Conflict Amid Congressional Standoff over Aid
Ukraine's prime minister warns of dire consequences if US Congress fails to pass critical foreign aid legislation, underscoring the potential for global conflict amid escalating tensions with Russia.
Plastic Tsunami: Southeast Asia Drowns in Imported Waste
In just six months of operation, the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway has transported 2.56 million passengers, revolutionizing travel in the region. Explore its impact and the challenges ahead.
Milestone Achievement: Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Rail Records 2.56 Million Passengers in 6...
Celebrating a significant milestone, the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway commemorates six months of successful operation with a remarkable achievement of transporting 2.56 million passengers, underscoring its transformative impact on intercity transportation in Indonesia.
The Dystopian Dance of Wealth and Politics
Step into the dystopian intersection of wealth and politics, where an alarming surge of financial resources shapes the trajectory of US politics. Explore the nuanced role of influential billionaires in fortifying neofascism and the consequential impact on the delicate balance of democracy.
A Paradigm Shift in Argentine Politics
Delve into the political upheaval in Argentina as Javier Milei secures an unprecedented victory, promising a paradigm shift. Witness the jubilant scenes in Buenos Aires, reflecting a collective desire for bold change and a departure from conventional politics.
Security Scare in Georgetown: Secret Service Agents Thwart Break-in Targeting Naomi...
A quiet night in Georgetown turns dramatic as Secret Service agents protect Naomi Biden from a break-in. Uncover the details of the intervention, the suspects' escape, and the surge in car-related crimes in Washington. Stay informed about safety challenges in the nation's capital.
Unprecedented Alliance: Philippines and U.S. Unveil Joint Maritime Defense Operations
Witness a historic moment as the Philippines and the United States unveil joint maritime and air patrols to address escalating tensions in the South China Sea. Discover the historical significance and the strengthened defense alliance in this illuminating account.
Xi Jinping’s Diplomatic Nuance: Two-State Solution and Humanitarian Aid Amid Gaza...
Chinese President Xi Jinping's address at the Brics summit unveils a nuanced diplomatic approach to the Gaza conflict. Explore Xi's emphasis on a two-state solution, substantial humanitarian aid, and China's unique stance in the complex geopolitical landscape. Gain insights into the implications of Xi's diplomatic nuance on international relations.
Hope Amidst Conflict: Israel and Hamas Agree to Ceasefire, Releasing Hostages...
In a pivotal move offering hope amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, Israel and Hamas agreed to a four-day ceasefire, releasing 50 hostages from Gaza and freeing 150 Palestinian prisoners. International pressure, notably from the US and its allies, influenced this breakthrough, marking the first significant lull in the conflict since its eruption over six weeks ago. The phased release, accompanied by a cessation of military operations, underscores the potential for de-escalation, yet the region remains cautiously observant, with the uncertainty of a more permanent arrangement.
BREAKING NEWS: High-Level Leak Exposes Alleged Corporate Scandal Involving MAA Group...
A high-level leak has exposed an alleged corporate scandal involving Tunku Dato' Yaacob Khyra, a director of MAA Group Berhad. The leaked whistleblower report accuses Khyra of fraudulent misrepresentation and severe breaches of fiduciary duties, pushing FBM Hudson Italiana to the brink of financial ruin. Stay tuned as this explosive story continues to unfold.
President Zelensky’s Vision: Strengthening Ukrainian Air Defense with F-16 Deployment
10 August, 2023
In a historic proclamation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has unveiled a pivotal move that promises to redefine the nation's air defense capabilities:...
Unveiling Russia’s Military Challenges: A Deep Dive into Expert Perspectives
August 10, 2023
Recent developments on the military front have thrust Russia into the spotlight, as reports of setbacks and challenges have sparked a public...
Rising Tensions: Chinese Naval and Air Forces Approach Taiwan’s Borders
August 10, 2023
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Emerging regional dynamics see Taiwan's security situation intensify as China's naval and air forces venture closer to the...
Phuket’s Appeal: Sanctuary for Russian Elite Amidst Global Shifts
July 28, 2023
Against the backdrop of evolving geopolitical landscapes, the shores of Phuket, Thailand, have emerged as an unexpected sanctuary for a unique group...
Unveiling Hidden Challenges: Corruption, Cronyism, and Complacency in Malaysia
Unveiling Hidden Challenges: Corruption, Cronyism, and Complacency in Malaysia
Within the enchanting landscape of Malaysia, there lie three concealed challenges, often imperceptible to the casual...
Lawsuit: Tan Sri Halim Saad Claims Wrongful Actions in 2001 UEM-Renong...
KUALA LUMPUR: In a recent development, prominent businessman Tan Sri Halim Saad has commenced legal proceedings, alleging misconduct during the government's takeover of United...
Philippines Counters China’s Claims in Diplomatic Clash Over Warship Removal
August 10, 2023
MANILA - The Philippines and China find themselves in the midst of a diplomatic clash as Manila refutes Beijing's assertions of a...
China-Russia Relations Under Spotlight: Insights from Saudi Peace Talks
August 10, 2023
The intricate interplay between China and Russia takes center stage with China's recent involvement in peace talks hosted in Saudi Arabia. This...
President Biden’s Role in Alleged Hunter Biden Scandals
July 26, 2023
Unraveling the Complex Threads: President Biden's Alleged Role in Hunter Biden's Scandals
Amid the current landscape, a fresh perspective is warranted, unveiling the...
Biden Impeachment Inquiry and Demands for Financial Transparency
August 8, 2023
As the prospect of a Biden impeachment inquiry gains traction, a parallel narrative is unfolding — a call for comprehensive financial transparency....
Pakistan Economic Survey 2022/23: Challenges, Growth, and Government Commitment
The Pakistan Economic Survey 2022/23 sheds light on the challenges encountered by Pakistan's economy and the notable growth witnessed throughout the fiscal year. Discover...
Jiuzhang Quantum Computing Device Achieves Breakthrough in AI Speed
Jiuzhang Quantum Computing Device Achieves Breakthrough in AI Speed Jiuzhang, a quantum computing device developed by scientists in China, has achieved a significant breakthrough...
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Meets with President Biden in Historic...
The Oval Office Meeting: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Meets President Biden
In the historic Oval Office of The White House, UK Prime Minister Rishi...
Industrial Shares Show Strength in Broadening Stock Market Rally | Stay...
Industrial Shares Show Strength in Broadening Stock Market Rally
Industrial shares are exhibiting remarkable strength, signaling a broadening stock market rally that is capturing analysts'...
Breaking News: Shareholders Unite Against YNH Property Bhd in Embezzlement Scandal!
Minority shareholders of YNH Property Bhd are rallying to file a monumental lawsuit against the company's directors for alleged fraudulent activities and embezzlement. Stemming from the notorious YU Syndicate, this case could reshape Malaysia's corporate accountability landscape. Get the full scoop on the scandal and the shareholders' fight for justice.
Yu Syndicate’s Family Ties Unravel in RM 239.5 Million YNH Property...
YNH Property Berhad and Rapid Synergy Berhad face a bombshell RM 239.5 million joint venture scandal, with hidden transactions and potential conflicts of interest involving close family members of the Yu Syndicate.
PETRONAS inks MoU with Philippines’ Phoenix Petroleum
KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS) and Phoenix Petroleum have agreed and signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). To develop a collaboration in downstream...
Bursa Malaysia inks collaboration with UMW, Maybank to roll out centralised...
Bursa Malaysia Bhd, UMW Corp Sdn Bhd, and Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) have agreed to work together. Under a memorandum of understanding to develop...
Massive Fraud Uncovered in YNH Property’s Phony Joint Venture Deal
YNH Property Bhd, a Malaysian property developer, is at the center of a RM20 million embezzlement scandal involving employees and related parties. The phony Joint Venture deal with Genius More Sdn Bhd raises questions about regulatory compliance, tax evasion, and fraudulent misappropriation of public funds. This is just one of many stories revealing suspicious money flows within the company.
ECB hawks press case for more rate hikes to fight inflation
Two prominent hawks on the European Central Bank's (ECB) policymaking Governing Council predict that the bank will likely need to hike interest rates further....
Germany, Japan seek economic cooperation
During their first-ever high-ministerial government meetings, held in the midst of concerns over global supply chains and the economic repercussions of the war in...
Malaysia exports rise 9.8% to RM204.99bil in Feb
KUALA LUMPUR: From the same month the year before, Malaysia's exports increased by 11% to RM204.99 billion in February 2023. With both export and...
Malaysian banks rating intact despite US bank failures – RAM Ratings
The bankruptcy of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and two other smaller banks last week has little bearing on the ratings of Malaysian institutions,...
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) Financial seeks bankruptcy protection as banking turmoil...
Days after its former subsidiary Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was taken over by US regulators. SVB Financial Group announced on Friday that it had...
Silicon Valley Bank SVB run exposes rifts in venture capital world
SAN FRANCISCO: The failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has exposed differences within the typically close-knit venture capital (VC) industry. With some investors blaming...
Singapore bank stocks hit by Credit Suisse crisis
SINGAPORE: Local bank stocks fell when the market started yesterday morning. Due to concerns that the crisis enveloping Switzerland's second-largest bank and a succession...
TM, ZTE Malaysia team up to build hybrid cloud 5G core...
KUALA LUMPUR: To create a hybrid cloud 5G core network, Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) and ZTE (M) Corp Sdn Bhd have partnered. TM and...
Maybank introduces financing solution for EV, hybrid users
KUALA LUMPUR: Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has unveiled a groundbreaking integrated auto finance solution that addresses all facets of owning an electric vehicle (EV)...
Three nations to be largest sovereign sukuk issuers
KUALA LUMPUR: According to Moody's Investors Service, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Turkiye will overtake Saudi Arabia. As the leading sovereign issuers in 2023–2024. Which had...
Malaysia’s palm oil stocks slide 6.56% in Feb
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Palm Oil Board reported that the country's overall palm oil stockpiles decreased by 6.56% to 2.11 million tonnes in February...
Malaysia Banks to be held up by resilient earnings
PETALING JAYA: As investors seek refuge in better yielding stocks amid recessionary fears, banks may notice an increase in interest.
Despite the fact that financial...
Malaysia attracts RM264.6bil approved investments in 2022, 2nd largest ever recorded:...
KUALA LUMPUR: In 2022, Malaysia will have approved RM264.6 billion worth of investments. With the services sector taking the lion's share of the market,...
Vietnam lures US$3.1 billion in FDI in first two months of...
In the first two months of 2023, Vietnam committed $3.1 billion in total foreign direct investment. This is a 38% decrease from the...
MBSB Bank, Prec ink pact to drive cashless business transactions among...
PKNS Real Estate Sdn Bhd (Prec) and MBSB Bank Bhd (MBSB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work together. To promote cashless...
South Korea chip inventory climbs the fastest in 27 years
In January, South Korea's semiconductor inventory increased at its quickest rate in in 27 years. Highlighting a protracted tech recession that is holding back...
EV-related stocks advance after Tesla gets approval to import electric vehicles...
KUALA LUMPUR: Following the Ministry of International Trade and Industry's (Miti) approval of Tesla's application to import battery electric vehicles (BEVs) into Malaysia. The...
Crude oil prices stay muted in 1H amid altered oil flows...
Dated Brent prices are expected to remain relatively flat in the first half of 2023. On ample inventories despite persistent supply risks. With an...
YNH Property Bhd Directors Face Scrutiny Over ALX Asset Scheme Ahead...
Explore the alleged fraudulent asset-backed security (ABS) scheme by YNH Property Bhd's Yu Brothers, potentially causing losses for shareholders and raising concerns about compliance with Malaysia's regulations.
New Russian offensive underway in Ukraine, says NATO
KYIV: Days before the first anniversary of Moscow's invasion heavy artillery bombardment was being directed at the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. As the...
New China-Laos-Thailand train builds efficiency for China and Asean trade
BEIJING: The China-Laos Railway's extension, the round-trip China-Laos-Thailand train, was successfully launched.
Trade between China and Asean members is anticipated to gain new momentum thanks...
Malaysia not going into recession, growth set to continue in 2023:...
Malaysia is unlikely to enter a recession this year. According to Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Tan Sri Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus, as strong domestic...
US forces returning to Philippines to counter China threats
More than 30 years after the closure of its sizable bases there, the US has been taking steps to rebuild its military power in...
Hope fading as deaths in Turkey, Syria earthquake surpasses 15,000
Stretched rescue crews labored through the night in Turkey and Syria looking for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings that...
Europe bans Russian diesel, other oil products over Ukraine
FRANKFURT Germany: In an effort to reduce its reliance on Moscow for energy and as retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine. Europe put a...
EU officials visit Kyiv as Russia strikes civilian target
KYIV, Ukraine: Leading representatives of the European Union arrived in Kyiv. For talks with Ukrainian authorities as rescue workers combed through the debris of...
US accuses Russia of endangering nuclear arms control treaty
Washington, D.C. The Biden administration asserted on Tuesday that Russia's refusal to permit the restart of on-the-ground inspections poses a threat. To the New...
International trade rises as commerce ministry lays out 2023 plans
Combodia: According to Pan Sorasak, minister of commerce, "in-depth reforms in all areas," "improved export competitiveness. " And an increasingly favorable business and investment...
China investment will boost green economy in Malaysia, says biz leader
IPOH: According to a prominent member of the business community. Increased Chinese investment will aid Malaysia in its transition to low-carbon development.
According to Datuk...
Asian FX, stocks rise as strong U.S. GDP data aids risk...
The Philippine Peso and the Malaysian Ringgit led advances among Asian currencies on Friday. As overnight data revealed the U.S. economy's resiliency, increasing investor...
Malaysia’s total trade up 8.6% to RM236bil in December 2022
Malaysia’s total trade for December 2022 amounted to RM236.0 billion. An increase of 8.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y). With exports rising 6.0 per cent...
IAEA sends staff to all Ukraine nuclear plants in safety bid
KYIV, Ukraine: In order to lessen the chance of catastrophic mishaps while Russia's war on Ukraine continues. The International Atomic Energy Agency has dispatched...
YNH property’s latest RM 500 million asset sale exposed as Fraudulent
YNH Property's RM500 million asset sale is exposed as shareholder fraud, involving false claims of independence between ALX Assets Berhad and YNH Property Bhd. The YU Syndicate is suspected of involvement in this fraudulent deal.
Indonesia’s Asean presidency to focus on economic growth, says senior minister...
Jakarta Indonesia: According to a senior economic minister, Indonesia's leadership of Asean in 2023 will primarily be focus on fostering sustainable growth in the...
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific flags up to US$893.77 million loss in...
HONG Kong:Despite predicting a loss of between HK$6.40 billion (US$817.18 million) and HK$7.00 billion for the fiscal year 2022, Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. underlined...
CIA director visits Kyiv, meets with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
Washington, D.C. According to a U.S. official, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and CIA Director William Burns met in Kyiv last week. This was the most recent...
NATO planes to be sent to Romania to eye Russian activity
Romania's BUCHAREST: NATO announced that it would send three surveillance aircraft to Romania the next week. The purpose is to conduct reconnaissance flights and...
Rapid Synergy Bhd snubs Malaysia Security Commission in a cover-up
Rapid Synergy Bhd's executive director, YU KUAN CHON, deceives the Malaysia Security Commission, hiding CHAN WENG FUI's status as a related party and employee, breaching regulations and risking company delisting.
YNH Property BHD Minority Shareholders Defrauded
YNH Property Bhd minority shareholders face deceit as controlling shareholders execute fraudulent transactions with the YU Syndicate. Unravel the complex web of related-party dealings and their impact on shareholders' value.
EU faces big subsidy rift before facing US
Sweden's KIRUNA: There are growing concerns that the continent's heavyweights may benefit at the expense of the smaller member states. As the European Union...
RM Billions Evaporate for imaginary YNH Property business deals
Discover how the YU Syndicate, led by YU KUAN CHON and YU KUAN HUAT, allegedly uses YNH Property and Rapid Synergy to create imaginary business deals, defrauding minority shareholders and lenders with their long-term deceptive practices.
Global food prices in 2022 hit record high amid drought, war
ROME: According to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, global prices for food commodities such as grains and vegetable oils reached their highest levels...
US to send $3.75B in military aid to Ukraine, its neighbors
WASHINGTON: As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, the United States will provide $3.75 billion in military supplies and other aid. To Ukraine and its...
EU to mobilise RM47bil for Asean investments
PETALING JAYA: The European Union (EU) and its member states have announced a mobilization of €10 billion (US$10.59 billion or RM47.04 billion). As part...
Chile ratifies CPTPP, a big opportunity for Malaysian businesses: Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR: According to Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, Minister of International Trade and Industry, Chile's decision to ratify the Comprehensive and Progressive...
Malaysia consumer sector expected to remain robust
PETALING JAYA: The consumer sector will continue to grow well, Due to strong domestic demand and supply chain enhancements. That will make restocking operations...
EU approves new sanctions against Russia over Ukraine war
BRUSSELS: The European Union announced on Thursday that it had agreed on a fresh round of sanctions meant to increase the pressure on Russia...
IBM partners with new chipmaker Rapidus to make up lost ground
TOKYO: IBM Corp. claims that it is collaborating with Rapidus a recently established chipmaker sponsored by the Japanese government. To assist it to produce...
Bursa Malaysia announces 21 additions to F4GBM index constituents
KUALA LUMPUR: The FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia (F4GBM) Index and the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Shariah (F4GBMS) Index now has 98 constituents overall. After 21 fresh...
Global semiconductor equipment sales to hit record US$108.5bil this year
PETALING JAYA: The Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturers Industry, based in the US. Predicts that global sales of all semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers...
US banks warn of recession amid rising inflation
According to CEOs, the largest US banks are preparing for a poorer economy next year as inflation threatens consumer demand.
Jamie Dimon, the chief executive...
EU eyes Russian officials, banks, industry for sanctions
BRUSSELS: As part of a fresh wave of sanctions meant to increase pressure on Moscow over its involvement in the crisis in Ukraine. The...
Asia stocks edge up despite global growth worries.
Hong Kong and China stocks helped up Asian shares despite mounting concerns about an impending economic slowdown and the speed at which the Federal...
Malaysian economy relatively resilient in 2023, says ICAEW
PETALING JAYA: The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales forecasts a bleak start for Asian economies in 2023. But it won't last...
Retail loan growth likely to remain strong
PETALING JAYA: Despite waning sectoral tailwinds, banking stocks are still regarded as "safe" investments. In the face of potential economic difficulties.
"The banking industry can...
Oil prices climb after Opec+ keeps output cut targets, China eases...
As a result of OPEC+ countries maintaining their output objectives in advance of a European Union ban. The start of a price restriction...
Sarawak targets revenue of RM11bil by 2023
Sarawak aims to earn more than RM 11 billion in income the following year, which would be a record. Approximately 48%, or RM5.25 billion,...
Taiwan fears impact of US chip restrictions
TAIPEI: According to a Taiwanese economic official recent US efforts to lessen reliance on Taiwan's cutting-edge technology may have an effect on Taiwan's chip...
RHB Bank on course to meet KPI targets
Despite the difficult operating environment, RHB Bank Bhd is on pace to achieve the majority of its key performance indicator (KPI) targets for the...
KLCI falls as investors take profit, ringgit at 4.4760
On Friday, the Ringgit increased its advances and reached a three-month high. At 5 pm, the local currency was trading at 4.4760, up 0.43%...
BNM issues exposure draft on licensing framework for DITOs
Following the release of the discussion paper earlier this year. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today released the exposure draft on the licensing and regulatory...
Budget 2023 will be among the focus for the 15th Malaysian...
KUALA LUMPUR: Before Budget 2023, the first topic to be debate in the Parliament session will be important. The parliment debate under Prime Minister Datuk...
Boustead Plantations expects continued volatility in palm oil prices
KUALA LUMPUR: Boustead Plantations Bhd stated that due to high stock levels in Malaysia and Indonesia, palm oil prices are projected to be highly...
Malaysian banks’ loan growth to stay at 5-6% in 2023 on...
S&P Global Ratings anticipates that the Malaysian banking sector will continue to expand loans at a rate of 5% to 6% in 2023 as...
Asia-Pacific leaders condemn war, renew calls for open trade
Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022: Leaders from the Asia-Pacific region demanded an end to Russia's conflict with Ukraine and committed to guiding the...
WTO warns of ‘real’ recession risk in some major economies
Indonesia's NUSA DUA: The crisis in Ukraine, rising food and gasoline prices, and surging inflation have all contributed to a cloudy view of the...
Russia is accused of “atrocities” in Kherson by the president of...
YUZHNE Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine, claims that Russian soldiers carried out "the same atrocities as in other places" prior to being...
Brunei gets top ranking for business regulation from top international economic...
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei has performed very well in regulation and secured second ranking globally. According to the Canadian conservative think tank, Fraser Institute’s...
Ambank Aids SMEs Via Strategic Partnership With PUMM
AmBank has entered into a two-year strategic partnership with Persatuan Usahawan Maju Malaysian (PUMM). Which will pave the way for AmBank to work with...
Telenor and Axiata win key approval for multi-billion dollar Malaysia tie-up
OSLO: Malaysian telecoms firm Axiata Group and Norway's Telenor ASA have been given clearance from the Securities Commission Malaysia for the proposed merger of...
Malaysia unlikely to go into recession due to economic diversification
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is not likely to slip into a recession due to the diversified structure of its economy. Which is less dependent on...
Hong Kong once again ranked as world’s freest economy
HONG KONG: The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government on Thursday welcomed the Fraser Institute’s recognition of the territory as the world’s freest economy.
In...
Franchise sales to increase to RM23bil by 2025
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s franchise industry is expected to see its sales value increase to RM22.66bil by 2025 from RM14.65bil in 2020, says Prime Minister...
Bank Negara raises OPR by 25bps to 2.5%, as expected
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) raised its overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points (bps) to 2.5% on...
Bursa Malaysia snaps losing streak, ringgit weakens to 4.5028
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia finished higher on Wednesday in the absence of market-moving factors. While the ringgit weakened to a 24-year low against the...
Better Internet connectivity for Sarawak with a new submarine cable to...
KUCHING: Sarawak can look forward to better Internet connectivity following the launch of a new submarine cable to Singapore via Batam and a Tier...
Oil prices ease on symbolic OPEC+ output cut
SINGAPORE: OPEC and allied oil-producing countries, including Russia, made a small trim in their supplies to the global economy. Underlining their unhappiness as recession...
SK Hynix to invest US$11bil in new South Korea chip plant
SEOUL: SK Hynix Inc, the world's second-largest memory chip maker, said it will invest 15 trillion won ($10.9 billion) over the next five years...
Malaysia end-August palm oil stocks hit 2 million tonnes for first...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's palm oil inventories in end-August likely swelled above 2 million tonnes for the first time in more than two years lifted...
Maybank to facilitate the trading of shariah-compliant securities on Bursa under...
KUALA LUMPUR: Under the Islamic Securities Selling and Buying — Negotiated Transaction (ISSBNT) framework Bursa Malaysia has added Maybank Investment Bank Bhd(Maybank IB) as...
Indonesia hikes fuel prices by 30%, cuts energy subsidies
JAKARTA, Indonesia: Fuel prices increased by about 30% across Indonesia on Saturday. After the government reduced some of the costly subsidies that have kept...
EcoWorld in end-financing tie-up with Public Bank
PETALING JAYA: Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Public Bank Bhd to offer a special end-financing...
Asian stock markets mixed ahead of latest US jobs reading
Asian stock markets were mixed ahead of U.S. jobs data that might influence Federal Reserve plans for more interest rate hikes to cool surging...
Standard Chartered Malaysia Launches SmartStocks
KUALA LUMPUR: Standard Chartered Malaysia has launched SmartStocks, a one-stop online share trading platform. Bringing clients the convenience of trading on 12 exchanges across...
Malaysia attracts RM123.3 billion worth of approved investments for Jan-June 2022...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has attracted RM123.3 billion (US$28.0 billion) worth of approved investments in the manufacturing, services, and primary sectors involving 1,714 projects from...
Arizona Gov. Ducey hails Taiwan semiconductor investment
TAIPEI, Taiwan: Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Thursday hailed economic and educational cooperation with Taiwan. Marked by a $12 billion investment in his state...
IMF set to provide $2.9 billion to help crisis-hit Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka: The International Monetary Fund has reached a preliminary agreement to provide Sri Lanka with $2.9 billion, over four years to help...
Biden approves $800M in new military assistance for Ukraine
WASHINGTON USA: In anticipation of a new Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine, President Joe Biden approved an $800 million package of military assistance. Including...
Finland, Sweden move ahead toward possible NATO membership
HELSINKI Finland: European Union nations Finland and Sweden reached important stages. On their way to possible NATO membership. As the Finnish government issued a...
Japan, US hold navy drills off Koreas amid nuke test worry
TOKYO Japan: U.S. and Japanese warships, led by the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group. Is conducting their joint naval exercise in waters between...
Police focus on van renter in Brooklyn subway shooting probe
NEW YORK USA: A gunman wearing a gas mask set off smoke grenades and fired a barrage of bullets inside a rush-hour subway train...
Biden waiving the ethanol rule in a bid to lower gasoline...
MENLO, Iowa USA: With inflation at a 40-year high, President Joe Biden journeyed to corn-rich Iowa on Tuesday. To announce a modest step aimed...
Hundreds Of thousands hit Pakistani streets to protest Imran Khan’s ouster
Pakistan: Huge rallies were held in cities across the South Asian country in favor of the ex-premier and against "foreign interference." A day after...
Poland-Ukraine ties seen as a target of Russian disinformation
WARSAW, Poland: Days before Poland’s Independence Day in November, vandals painted the blue-and-yellow colors of the Ukrainian flag on monuments in Krakow. The vandalism,...
Biden, Modi to speak as US presses for a hard line...
WILMINGTON USA: President Joe Biden is set to speak with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he presses world leaders to take a hard...
S&P downgrade indicates Russia headed for historic default
BOSTON USA: The credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s has downgraded its assessment of Russia’s ability to repay foreign debt. Signaling rising prospects that...
The US doubts the new Russian war chief can end Moscow’s...
WASHINGTON USA: Russia has tapped a new Ukraine war commander to take centralized control of the next phase of the battle. After its costly...
SpaceX launches 3 visitors to the space station for $55M each
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida USA: SpaceX launched three rich businessmen and their astronaut escorts to the International Space Station on Friday. For more than a...
Food prices soar to record levels on Ukraine war disruptions
ROME ITALY: Prices for food commodities like grains and vegetable oils reached their highest levels. Everlast month largely because of Russia’s war in Ukraine...
Europe agrees to ban Russian coal but struggles with oil, gas
The European Union nations have agreed to ban Russian coal the first sanctions on the vital energy industry over the war in Ukraine. But...
UN assembly suspends Russia from top human rights body
UNITED NATIONS: The U.N. General Assembly voted to suspend Russia from the world organization’s leading human rights body. Over allegations of horrific rights violations...
Congress votes to suspend Russia’s trade status, enact an oil ban
WASHINGTON USA: Congress voted overwhelmingly to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and ban the importation of its oil. Ratcheting up the U.S. response...
Germany seeks to boost renewable energy and cut Russian imports.
BERLIN Germany: The German government unveiled a major package of reforms. To boost the production of renewable power, and meet its climate goals. And...
UN to vote on suspending Russia from the rights council.
UNITED NATIONS: The U.N. General Assembly will vote on whether to suspend Russia from the U.N.’s premier human rights body. The move was initiated...
Mariupol’s dead put at 5,000 as Ukraine braces in the east.
ANDRIIVKA, Ukraine: The mayor of the besieged port city of Mariupol put the number of civilians killed there at more than 5,000. As Ukraine...
The US hits Russia with ‘war crimes’ sanctions, Europe following.
WASHINGTON USA: The U.S. rolled out a new wave of financial sanctions on Wednesday against Russia. That President Joe Biden said would place a...
Asia’s US$350bil gas projects intensify the clean energy debate.
SINGAPORE: Asia is pumping billions of dollars into new gas infrastructure. Making the region pivotal in a debate over the role of fossil fuels...
Wins for pro-Putin leaders buttress autocracies in Europe.
BUDAPEST, Hungary: After two nationalist European strongmen won overwhelming victories in elections on Sunday. One of the first foreign leaders to congratulate both were...
Guyana OKs Exxon’s $10B Yellowtail offshore oil project.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana: Guyana’s government has granted permission for U.S. supermajor ExxonMobil to develop a fourth offshore oil and gas field. The company said it...
The US to seek Russia’s suspension from Human Rights Council.
BUCHAREST, Romania: The United States plans to seek a suspension of Russia from its seat on the U.N.’s top human rights body. Pointing to...
Russia faces global outrage over bodies in Ukraine’s streets.
BUCHA, Ukraine: Moscow faced global revulsion and accusations of war crimes. After Russian pullout from the outskirts of Kyiv revealed streets strewn with corpses...
WHO says 99% of the world’s population breathes poor-quality air.
GENEVA Switzerland: The U.N. health agency says nearly everybody in the world breathes air that doesn’t meet its standards for air quality. Calling for...
Ukraine accuses Russia of the massacre, a city strewn with bodies.
BUCHA, Ukraine: Bodies with bound hands, close-range gunshot wounds, and signs of torture lay scattered in a city on the outskirts of Kyiv. After...
Secret intelligence has an unusually public role in the Ukraine war.
LONDON UK: The war in Ukraine is the conflict where spies came in from the cold and took center stage.
Since Russia invaded its neighbor...
Lithuania cuts off Russian gas imports and urges the EU to...
VILNIUS, Lithuania: Lithuania says it has cut itself off entirely from gas imports from Russia. Apparently becoming the first of the European Union’s 27...
Ukrainian forces retake areas near Kyiv amid fear of traps.
KYIV, Ukraine: Ukrainian troops moved cautiously to retake territory north of the country’s capital on Saturday using cables. To pull the bodies of civilians...
Russian space chief: Sanctions could imperil space station.
MOSCOW: The head of Russia’s space program said that the future of the International Space Station hangs in the balance. After the United States,...
Fire and Rain: West to get more one-two extreme climate hits.
The one-two punch of nasty wildfires followed by heavy downpours triggering flooding and mudslides will strike the U.S. West far more often in a...
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan protests to the U.S. about alleged...
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said his government handed an official protest to the U.S. embassy on Friday over what it called...
European inflation soars to a record 7.5% on fuel, food costs.
LONDON: Inflation in Europe soared to another record, according to new EU figures released in a fresh sign. That rising energy prices fueled by...
Greenhouse gas emissions rose in Rhode Island.
While Rhode Island is trying to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and set an example for other states environmental officials said Friday that emissions were...
Cyberattack in Ukraine war affected thousands across Europe.
A cyberattack targeting a satellite network used by Ukraine’s government and military agencies shortly after Russia’s invasion also knocked offline tens of thousands of...
Poland to end Russian oil imports; Germany warns on gas.
WARSAW, Poland: Poland announced steps to end all Russian oil imports by year’s end. While Germany issued a warning about natural gas levels and...
US seeks tighter UN sanctions after N. Korea missile test
SEOUL, South Korea: The United States called for tougher U.N. sanctions after North Korea said it test-fired its biggest intercontinental ballistic missile to date....
Activists stage global climate protest, slam Ukraine war.
Berlin Germany: Climate activists staged the 10th series of worldwide protests. To demand that leaders take stronger action against global warming. With some linking...
Russians shift focus from Kyiv, scaling back goals in war?
WASHINGTON USA: Russian forces in Ukraine seem to have shifted their focus from a ground offensive aimed at Kyiv the capital. Instead, prioritize what...
Ukraine war drives the US, EU deal to undercut Russian energy
BRUSSELS: With stunning speed, Russia’s war in Ukraine is driving Western Europe into the outstretched arms of the United States again. Especially apparent when...
The US, EU sign data transfer deal to ease privacy concerns
BRUSSELS: The European Union and the United States made a breakthrough in their years-long battle over the privacy of data. That flows across the...
Biden pledges new Ukraine aid warns Russia on chemical weapons.
BRUSSELS Belgium: President Joe Biden and Western allies pledged new sanctions and humanitarian aid. In response to Vladimir Putin’s assault on Ukraine. But their...
The U.S. reinstates 352 product exclusions from China tariffs.
WASHINGTON USA: The U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Wednesday it has reinstated 352 expired product exclusions from U.S. "Section 301" tariffs on Chinese...
The U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine invasion.
BRUSSELS/WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday imposed fresh sanctions on Russia. Targeting dozens of Russian defense companies. Hundreds of members of its parliament, and...
Ukraine reports 300 dead in airstrike on Mariupol theater
KYIV, Ukraine: About 300 people were killed in the Russian airstrike last week on a Mariupol theater that was being used as a shelter....
Singapore core inflation cools while acceleration risks loom
SINGAPORE: Core inflation in Singapore cooled slightly last month. But is expected to pick up further in the near term, setting the stage for...
Russian stock market, crushed by war, will partially reopen
NEW YORK USA: Russia plans to reopen its stock market for limited trading. Nearly one month after shares plunged and the exchange was shut...
Poland orders expulsion of 45 Russians suspected of spying.
WARSAW, Poland: Poland ordered the expulsion of 45 Russians whom the government identified as intelligence officers. Using their diplomatic status as cover to operate...
Putin wants ‘unfriendly countries’ to pay rubles for gas.
MOSCOW Russia: President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia will demand that “unfriendly″ countries pay for Russian natural gas exports only in rubles from now...
NATO, in Arctic training drills, faces up to Putin’s ‘unpredictable’ Russia.
BARDUFOSS, Norway: NATO must face a Russian adversary that is more unpredictable and ready to take greater risks to project power in Europe. A...
UK inflation hits a 30-year high of 6.2% as Sunak readies...
LONDON UK: British inflation shot up faster than expected last month to hit a new 30-year high. Worsening a historic squeeze on household finances...
‘No mercy’: Mariupol bombing compared to Nazi war crimes.
MEDYKA, Poland: The president of Poland compared Russia’s attacks on Ukraine to Nazi forces during World War II. Saying that besieged Mariupol looks like...
Trudeau reaches deal to keep his party in power till 2025
Toronto Canada: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his Liberal Party has reached an agreement with the opposition New Democratic Party. That would keep his...
Ukraine war imperils wheat, but farmers are in no rush to...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Worldwide, farmers like are weighing whether to change their planting patterns and grow more wheat this spring. As the war...
UN chief: Don’t let Russia crisis fuel climate destruction.
BERLIN Germany: Countries scrambling to replace Russian oil, gas, and coal supplies with any available alternative. May fuel the world’s “mutually assured destruction” through...
EU slams ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine but new sanctions unlikely
BRUSSELS Belgium: European Union countries accused the Russian armed forces of committing war crimes in Ukraine. But appeared unlikely to impose new sanctions on...
New rules for companies on climate risks proposed by SEC.
WASHINGTON USA: Companies would be required to disclose the greenhouse gas emissions they produce. And how climate risk affects their business under new rules...
Zelenskyy evokes Holocaust as he appeals to Israel for aid.
JERUSALEM Israel: Ukraine’s president called on Israel to take a stronger stand against Russia. Delivering an emotional appeal that compared Russia’s invasion of his...
‘No city anymore’: Mariupol survivors take train to safety.
LVIV, Ukraine: The heat on the train was as thick as the anxiety. Ukrainian survivors of one of the most brutal sieges in modern...
Boris Johnson: Russian win would bring ‘age of intimidation’
LONDON UK: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was a “turning point for the world.” Arguing that a victory...
High energy costs trigger unrest in parts of Europe.
MADRID Spain: High energy costs are stoking unrest in parts of Europe, with Spain deploying more than 23,000 police officers in cars and helicopters....
UK regulator revokes license of Russia-backed broadcaster RT.
LONDON UK: Britain’s communications regulator revoked the license of the state-funded Russian broadcaster RT amid concern that its coverage of the war in Ukraine...
Biden’s China ‘pivot’ complicated by Russia’s war in Ukraine.
WASHINGTON USA: President Joe Biden set out to finally complete the “pivot to Asia.” A long-sought adjustment of U.S. foreign policy to better reflect...
Amazon closes $8.5B deal to acquire Hollywood studio MGM.
Amazon announced it has closed its acquisition of Hollywood studio MGM. Two days after European regulators said the deal “would not significantly reduce competition”...
Intel unveils $88B chipmaking expansion plan for Europe.
LONDON UK: U.S. chipmaker Intel unveiled plans on Tuesday to invest up to 80 billion euros ($88 billion) across Europe. As part of an...
Russia’s invasion drives NATO rethink of Europe force stance.
Brussels, Belgium: In an underground archive below NATO’s headquarters lies a key document. That sets out the vision of both NATO and Russia about...
Council of Europe expels Russia from human rights body.
STRASBOURG, France: The Council of Europe on Wednesday expelled Russia from the continent’s foremost human rights body in an unprecedented move over Moscow’s invasion...
Asian shares rise ahead of Fed decision on rate hike
TOKYO Japan: Asian shares rose as investors awaited a widely anticipated decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve on interest rate policy.
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225...
White House: Biden will travel to Europe for Ukraine talks.
WASHINGTON USA: — President Joe Biden will travel to Europe next week for face-to-face talks with European leaders about the Russian invasion of Ukraine,...
Asia stocks extend losses as Ukraine war, China’s Covid-19 surge hit...
SYDNEY: Asian stocks were in the red on Tuesday as surging COVID-19 cases in China hit the confidence of investors. Who is already worried...
EU and UK hit Russia with wider sanctions that target luxury
BRUSSELS Belgium: EU and UK hit Russia with more sanctions this time victim is Pure-bred horses, truffles, a soccer club owner, and a media...
War censorship exposes Putin’s leaky internet controls
BOSTON: Long before waging war on Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin was working to make Russia’s internet a powerful tool of surveillance and social control...
Refugee exodus reaches 2.8 million as Russian strikes hit west Ukraine
KRAKOW, Poland/ISACCEA, Romania: Thousands of people crossed into eastern Europe after Russia attacked a Ukrainian base near the border with NATO-member Poland.
The number of...
Tens of thousands protest in Berlin against the war in Ukraine
BERLIN, March 13: Up to 30,000 men, women, and children joined an anti-war demonstration in central Berlin on Sunday, with many waving Ukrainian flags...
Russian airstrike hits base in western Ukraine kills 35 several injured.
LVIV, Ukraine: Ukrainian authorities said Russian missiles pounded a military training base near Ukraine’s western border with NATO member Poland, killing 35 people. The...
UN: War in Ukraine to hurt poor nations importing grain.
ROME: U.N. food agency warned that Poorer countries in northern Africa, Asia, and the Middle East risk suffering significant food insecurity because of Russia’s...
Russian strikes hit western Ukraine as offensive widens
LVIV, Ukraine: Russia widened its military offensive in Ukraine on Friday, striking airfields in the west and an industrial city in the east. A...
World Bank official says war-driven oil price hikes to slash growth...
WASHINGTON: Persistent high oil prices prompted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could cut a full percentage point off the growth of large oil-importing developing...
Biden bans Russian oil, warns of higher prices at US pumps.
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. will ban all Russian oil imports. Toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its...
Russia-Ukraine war in the world’s ‘breadbasket’ threatens food supply.
BARCELONA, Spain: The Russian tanks and missiles besieging Ukraine are threatening the food supply and livelihoods of people in Europe, Africa, and Asia. Who...
Cloth face masks can reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2: new study
A literature review coordinated by Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and McMaster University in Canada demonstrates that cloth face masks provide clinically useful levels of...
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Banks in Malaysia benefit from a competitive economy- Moody’s
Malaysian banks that have an A3 stable outlook are receiving an advantage of a diversified and developing economy. Economic diversification and a competitive environment...
Amazon wins trademark infringement litigation in Europe
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled in favor of Amazon in a legal battle launched by Coty Germany over the sales of unlicensed Davidoff...
Masks do reduce spread of flu and some coronaviruses, study finds
In the study, the use of surgical masks by sufferers significantly reduced the number of flu viruses detectable in droplets released through breathing and...
Which mask works best? We filmed people coughing and sneezing to...
Wearing a mask divides some Washingtonians along party lines—but the reason behind the mandate is strictly apolitical.
President Trump urges Americans to wear masks to contain the coronavirus...
After months of resistance to masks, President Donald Trump urged Americans to wear them to help contain the coronavirus outbreak that’s rapidly spreading throughout...
Facebook releases new messaging app exclusive for couples
Facebook has launched an application called “Tuned” which allows couples to message each other privately.
The app, which was created by
Facebook's New Product Experimental (NPE)...
WHO: The world is facing nursing shortage as the coronavirus spreads
The Coronavirus-Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic underlines the urgent need to reinforce the frontliners as the world needs nearly six million nurses, according to the...
Philippine government taps e-commerce site for door-to-door delivery of farm products
As the Philippines entered the third week of lockdown, the Department of Agriculture (DA) partnered with an online shopping website to allow consumers to...
Taiwan’s auto industry reports increase in sales despite coronavirus pandemic
A total of 37,279 new cars were registered in Taiwan last month, exceeding its forecast of only 33,000, amid the deadly onslaught of the...
Indonesia’s $24 Billion coronavirus package is not enough to protect workers,...
Economic experts in Indonesia warned that the government’s relief package worth US$24.2 billion (Rp 405 trillion) will not be sufficient to stop layoffs amid...
Vietnamese products see enormous demand in the US market
Goods with ‘Made in Vietnam’ tags have become more popular in the United States as the world’s largest economy reduce its dependence on China’s...
Coronavirus hobbles supply chains of Japanese firms in Southeast Asia and...
A survey conducted by Japanese news agency NNA showed that two-thirds of the country’s firms that operate businesses in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand...
Apple’s acquisition of weather app Dark Sky is sad news for...
The popular weather predicting app Dark Sky announced in a blog post on Tuesday that it has been acquired by Apple, noting that it...
Singapore to issue “stop-work order” to companies that do not allow...
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) of Singapore has warned that it will be issuing stop-work orders on firms that do not take serious efforts...
More Bangladeshi workers at risk as apparel industry collapses
As the coronavirus pandemic worsens, millions of workers in Bangladesh’s garment factories are being released from their respective companies without incomes.
Bangladesh is considered as...
Japanese tech giant Softbank launches 5G service
The Tokyo-based multinational technology company, SoftBank Corp., has joined the ultra-fast 5G race in Japan as it officially launched its wireless offerings last week.
It...
Filipino-Chinese businessman arrested for “pandemic profiteering”
The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) nabbed a Filipino-Chinese businessman for profiteering and hoarding of medical supplies amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Jackson...
Here’s why Chinese online retailer AliExpress cancels US orders of personal...
Desperate customers of AliExpress were quick to assume that the cancellation of their orders for personal protective equipment (PPE) against the coronavirus pandemic could...
Australia pledges additional $80 billion coronavirus stimulus to rescue jobs
The Australian government announced that it plans to spend $79.85 billion (A$130 billion) to subsidize the salaries of more than 6 million workers who...
Qatar Airways seeks government aid to keep flying
Several airlines have already suspended operations amid the travel restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but Qatar Airways said it continues to operate...
Google offers $340 million in Ads credits to help small businesses
As part of its coronavirus response package, Google is offering $340 million in Ads credits to small and medium-sized businesses that have active accounts...
“Coronavirus is China’s fault,” say global officials
The uncontrollable spread of the coronavirus infections has resulted to a global shock, with stock markets tumbling, businesses shutting, supply chains closing, food and...
Gardenia Malaysia speaks up about viral video of product tampering
Gardenia Bakeries (KL) Sendirian Berhad said that the viral video showing a delivery man stealing slices of bread from the packaging was not taken in...
Airline traffic in Asia plunged in February due to coronavirus
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) announced on Thursday that the international passenger demand in the region fell by 43.9% in February as a...
Gaming giant Minecraft offers free educational lessons amid coronavirus lockdown
With more and more schools worldwide being shut as part of the governments’ efforts to contain the coronavirus, the Western game Minecraft is offering...
Global authorities warn of fraud and scam amid coronavirus pandemic
International law enforcement agencies are encouraging the public to be more vigilant as scammers and fraudsters take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to prey...
Vietnamese government want to begin construction of new international airport this...
The Vietnamese government plans to speed up the disbursement and site clearance processes in order to commence the first construction phase of a new...
India imposes world’s largest coronavirus lockdown
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday placed the entire India under a “complete lockdown” effective that midnight local time.
With a total population of 1.3
billion...
Another pandemic? Fears grow as China reports case of Hantavirus
The English-language Chinese news outlet Global Times reported on Monday that a man in Yunnan, China died and tested positive for a hantavirus.
This has...
Global markets rise as US nears trillion-dollars’ worth stimulus package
After a sudden sink last month, world stock markets sharply soared Tuesday following the announcement of the United States that it is now working...
South Korean exports jump as employees worldwide work from home
The outbound shipments of teleconferencing equipment and components from South Korea have soared to 10% in the past weeks as many employees around the...
Malaysia’s largest mineral water company to boost production to 900 million...
Spritzer Berhad, Malaysia’s largest producer of bottled water plans to boost its production capacity to 900 million bottles by next year to meet the...
Singapore Airlines grounds hundreds of planes, trims 96% of capacity
A total of 185 out of 196 aircrafts of the Singapore Airlines (SIA) will be grounded amid the intensified border controls worldwide in efforts...
Philippines mandates BPOs to settle “Work from Home” policies until March...
Following the implementation of an enhanced community quarantine in the entire Luzon, including Metro Manila, the Philippine Government has ordered all Business Process Outsourcing...
Indonesia set to surge oil imports as global crude prices plunge
The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry of Indonesia announced that it will increase the import volume of crude oil while the global prices remain low...
Malaysia maintains stock trading amid coronavirus lockdown
The Malaysian government and Bursa Malaysia have reiterated that they will not suspend the local stock exchange despite the implementation of lockdown in the...
Economists: Global market is already in recession due to coronavirus pandemic
American and European economic experts said that the recession in global economy is already here considering the deepening impacts of the coronavirus disease 2019...
Volkswagen hit with $34 Billion fine over diesel scandal; shares plan...
The world’s largest carmaker, Volkswagen, disclosed that it will spend a sum of $34.69 billion equivalent to 31.3 billion euros to pay fines and...
Japanese retail giant Uniqlo reopens stores in China
Fast retailing company, the owner of Japan’s Uniqlo, announced that it has reopened most of it stores in China, particularly those located outside the...
Internet speed slows down globally due to coronavirus
Billions of people around the world have been raising concerns over the limitations of internet speed, connectivity and capacity amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The growing...
Gas station owner charged for $500M fraud scheme
The owner of a California-based gas station face charges for allegedly stealing around $500 million government funds to expand a biodiesel fraud scheme with...
Amazon becomes “go-to” e-commerce site amid coronavirus
As millions of people around the globe are urged to stay indoors to halt the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, American e commerce giant...
Filipinos struggle amid coronavirus quarantine
Effective March 16, the Philippines’ largest island, Luzon, has been placed under “enhanced community quarantine” as the government grapples to contain the fast spreading...
Malaysians brace for economic and social impacts of lockdown
In Malaysia, more than 32 million people will be confined to their homes beginning March 18 as the government’s nationwide lockdown takes effect following...
Filipinos raise concerns over ‘enhanced community quarantine’ amid coronavirus
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte intensified the government’s efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak by placing the entire Luzon island under “enhanced community quarantine” effective...
Global stock markets stumble as coronavirus pandemic spreads
Not long enough after the 2008 global financial crisis, the world was rocked anew as the stock markets in different countries have plummeted due...
Japan and South Korea to continue discussions over export controls
During their marathon session last week, the governments of Japan and South Korea have both agreed to continue their talks about their ongoing trade...
Bill Gates resigns from the Boards of Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway
The world’s second-richest man, Bill Gates, has stepped down from the Board of directors of tech giant Microsoft and multinational conglomerate holding company Berkshire Hathaway to...
Disney shuts tourism businesses in response to the coronavirus
The Walt Disney Company has now closed all its eleven Disney theme parks across Asia, Europe and North America as a precaution due to the...
2 execs of Thai aviation industry resign amid coronavirus crisis
The president of Thai Airways and the director of Suvarnabhumi International Airport have separately tendered their resignation letters on March 12 as the coronavirus...
Australia wards off recession through $11 billion stimulus package
The Government of Australia has recently unveiled a stimulus package worth $11.4 billion (A$17.6 billion) designed to curb recession due to the economic impact...
Vietnam cuts gold prices due to decline in demand
While gold rates saw a plunge in the global market this week, the makers of the precious metal in Vietnam had to trim down...
Italy closes majority of businesses as coronavirus cases mount
All restaurants, bars, and non-essential company shops in Italy are forced by the government to shut operations following the World Health Organization’s declaration that...
Grab PH suspends thousands of users over fraudulent activities
Ride-hailing giant Grab has banned 125,000 users in the Philippines who were found involved in fraudulent activities like creating multiple accounts, making frequent cancellations...
Tesla eyes building a Cybertruck factory in central USA
Tesla Inc. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said that he is searching for a site in the central United States that could serve as...
European banks allow delays in mortgage payments to soften coronavirus impact
In efforts to ease the economic blow of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Europe, banks in Italy and the United Kingdom have announced...
Philippine government releases list of coronavirus-related travel bans affecting the country
As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Philippines continues to rise, the national government has reiterated the travel restrictions it has imposed...
Dutch brewer Heineken invests US$183 million for Brazil plant expansion
Heineken NV has embarked on an 865 million reais (US$183.14 million) expansion of its Ponta Grossa brewery in Brazil in a bid to ramp...
Philippines declares health emergency, cancels public events amid coronavirus
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declared a “state of public health emergency” on Monday as the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) started spreading in the country’s...
Founder of India’s Yes Bank faces money laundering charges
The founder of one of India’s biggest financial institutions—Yes Bank, was arrested on Sunday by the financial crime detectives over money laundering allegations.
Rana Kapoor...
Oil price plunges as Saudi Arabia retaliates with Russia
The prices of oil fell sharply on Monday following Saudi Arabia’s launch of price war against Russia which is reportedly unwilling to cut its...
Global airlines brace for $113 billion revenue hit from coronavirus
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced a dramatic increase in the damage of the coronavirus to the global airline industry.
It said the...
Toyota recalls 3 million vehicles due to fuel pump issues
Japanese automaker Toyota is forced to recall more than three million vehicles worldwide over fuel pump flaws that could cause the engines to fail.
It...
Cathay Pacific to pay almost $1M fine over passengers’ data leak
Hong Kong’s flagship airline Cathay Pacific Airways was fined with $970,000 for a data breach that exposed personal information of millions of passengers.
Authorities said that...
Japanese drugmaker strives to develop coronavirus treatment
Japan’s largest drugmaker Takeda Pharmaceutical Company announced that it is currently developing a drug that could treat the coronavirus infection.
Takeda is working on a...
Nestle boosts reforestation in Americas to reduce carbon footprint
Swiss food giant Nestle S.A. has vowed to plant at least three million trees in Mexico and Brazil by next year as part of its...
Fears on global medicine shortage grow as coronavirus hit supply chains
The continued closure of factories in China due to the coronavirus threatens the supply of medicines worldwide as the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients were disrupted.
China...
Mobile games download spike amid coronavirus quarantine
The demand for mobile games has surged as millions of people in China are quarantined and stuck indoors amid fears of the spreading coronavirus...
Ex-Microsoft Engineer face fraud charges
A Former Microsoft Engineer named Volodymyr Kvashuk has been convicted of fraud that could put him in federal prison for up to 20 years.
The...
Amazon blocks millions of products for price gouging, misleading claims about...
More than a million products were barred by online retail giant Amazon for charging much higher prices and making false claims that they can...
Macau casinos’ revenue fell 88% due to COVID-19
The world’s biggest gambling hub, Macau, has suffered a massive blow from the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) as the casino industry recorded its worst...
Apple will pay $500M in iPhone-throttling settlement
United States’ technology giant Apple has agreed to pay up to half a billion dollars to settle litigation claiming that it slowed down old...
Asian markets surge as central banks signal support
Share prices in Asia got an unexpected boost following the commitment of the Bank of Japan and the U.S. Federal Reserve to help protect markets...
2 South Korean electronics giants close plants due to virus cases
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and LG Innotek have separately announced the temporary closure of their manufacturing plants in South Korea after workers tested positive...
Carmakers focus on selling online to cope with virus impact
Giant automakers like BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Tesla are trying to boost their revenues by ramping up their online presence amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Most Chinese...
IMF, World bank express readiness to lend amid virus crisis
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have already developed contingency plans to be able to provide funding to the global fight...
Facebook files lawsuit against marketing firm for illegal access of users’...
World’s largest social media site Facebook sued a marketing company named oneAudience, that it accused of “improperly” accessing users’ personal information without their authorization.
Facebook...
Tech giant Apple to open first store in India next year
Apple has been given the green light to open its first Indian store by 2021 after it received a special approval from the Government...
Singapore companies cushion virus impact by imposing hiring, pay freeze
Several companies in Singapore have imposed hiring and salary freeze as they grapple with financial constraints amid coronavirus outbreak.
On Wednesday, the country’s largest...
Disney shares drop after company announced CEO replacement
Following the unexpected announcement that Bob Iger handed off his position as CEO, The Walt Disney Company's shares fell by 2.1% on Wednesday’s premarket...
Philippines stocks plunge deepest since 2016 due to coronavirus
The Philippines has recorded its deepest fall in shares as growing concerns over coronavirus hit Asian and global markets.
Based on reports, the Philippine Stock...
US drugmaker Moderna submits coronavirus vaccine for testing
After only six weeks of immunization development, biotech firm Moderna Inc. has shipped the first batch of its experimental coronavirus vaccine to the National...
Disney’s CEO steps down, company insider to assume top post
Walt Disney Co. announced on Tuesday that chief executive Bob Iger has stepped down from the top job after more than 15 years in the...
Norwegian oil giant cancels plan to drill in Great Australian Bight
Equinor, a Norwegian multinational energy company, announced that it has abandoned its plan to drill for oil in the Great Australian Bight for reasons...
Philippines deports 9 Japanese fraud suspects
Nine Japanese nationals who are wanted for telecommunications fraud were deported Monday by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) of the Philippines.
The suspects, according to...
South Korea faces economic difficulty as virus cases climb
From only 31 cases on February 18, South Korea has confirmed a sudden increase in its coronavirus cases that reached 833 as of Monday...
India’s travel ban on Singapore threatens tourism
The Government of India added Singapore to its travel ban list to control the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
On Saturday, India released a travel advisory asking...
Honda to halt production in the Philippines, leaving 400 Filipinos jobless
Japanese automobile maker Honda announced that it will close its production plant in Laguna, Philippines by March to meet customers’ needs through "efficient allocation and...
Japan’s auto industry forms task force vs COVID-19
Japanese automakers, in coordination with the central government, have created a task force aimed at addressing the growing threat of the coronavirus outbreak to the...
Indonesian bank trims rates to head off coronavirus impact
The central bank of Indonesia has cut its interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.75% to prevent the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak that...
Japanese couple who operated an educational institution sentenced to prison for...
Yasunori Kagoike, the former head of a Japanese institution named Moritomo Gakuen, and his wife, Junko, were found guilty of defrauding the central and...
Malaysian fugitive Jho Low spotted in virus-hit Wuhan
The fugitive Malaysian financier Low Taek Jho, commonly known as Jho Low, was recently spotted in the coronavirus-center Chinese city according to Malaysian authorities.
“Previously,...
Malaysian manufacturers of hygiene products struggle to meet surging demand amid...
Producers of disinfectants, hand sanitizers, and rubber gloves in Malaysia are struggling to provide global requests which have ballooned due to the COVID-19 outbreak,...
Huawei’s lawsuit challenging US purchase ban rejected
Chinese technology giant Huawei loss its legal challenge of the constitutionality of a US law that restricts federal agencies from purchasing its products.
A US judge...
Uber cuts 80 jobs as it closes Los Angeles office
Ride-hailing giant Uber has reportedly laid off at least 80 employees as it shut down a customer support office in Los Angeles.
Media reports said...
Uninfected passengers disembark from virus-hit ship in Japan
Around 500 passengers of the cruise ship Diamond Princess who tested negative and showed no symptoms of coronavirus infection were allowed to leave on Wednesday.
They were...
Philippine Airlines appoints new president, raises capital stock by 130%
The flag carrier airline of the Philippines announced that it will now be controlled by Lucio Tan as he was recently appointed as the...
India emerged as 5th world’s largest economy with $2.94 trillion GDP
US-based World Population Review announced that India claimed the fifth position in the world’s largest economy rankings for 2019, surpassing the United Kingdom and...
Malaysian companies urged to reduce plastic use to clean oceans
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is urging the Malaysian government to work with companies to immediately come up with effective measures to...
Apple won’t hit revenue forecasts due to coronavirus
American multinational technology firm Apple said during the investor update that it will not meet its target earnings for March as its production and...
Thailand’s 5G auction raises over 100 billion baht
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand has successfully concluded its 5G spectrum auctions on Sunday which raised a total of 100.52 billion baht...
China to destroy banknotes from coronavirus-hit areas
All paper currency from hospitals, markets, and buses in some regions of China that have been hard hit by the coronavirus, officially named Covid-19,...
Tesla plans to strengthen financial position by issuing more shares
American automaker Tesla announced that it would sell $2 billion of common stock in a new public offering in order to purchase another 15%,...
3 Filipino church leaders accused of fraud and trafficking in US
Three top administrators of a Philippine-based church were indicted by an American federal grand jury for alleged immigration fraud and labor trafficking.
Guia Cabactulan, Marissa...
Nissan sues former chairman and seeks $91 million damages
Japanese auto giant Nissan Motor Co. has sued its former chairman Carlos Ghosn as it seeks $91 million (for ¥10 billion) in damages.
The civil...
Experts blame China for uncontrolled rise in coronavirus deaths
The coronavirus death toll and diagnoses continue to increase daily, and experts say that this is fueled by China’s lack of control measures, suppression of...
Philippines’ credit rating gets upgrade due to “strong economy”
American credit watcher Fitch Ratings was impressed with the "very strong" macroeconomic story of the Philippines and gave it an upgraded outlook.
The Philippines is...
Contractors to face charges over refurbishment of England’s Grenfell Tower
Several contractors and executives who are involved in the refurbishment of Grenfell Tower in London are scheduled to appear in court for possible fraud and...
WHO rejects Chinese researchers’ suggestion to prolong virus incubation period
The World Health Organization (WHO) clarified that there will be no change in its recommendation of the 14-day quarantine period for the novel coronavirus...
New coronavirus surpasses SARS death toll; experts reiterate prevention tips
At least 1,016 people in mainland China were reportedly killed by the novel coronavirus as of February 11. The figures clearly show that nCov...
Indian ridesharing giant launches in London
Ola, an Indian ride-hail company, began its operations in London on Monday as part of its continued expansion in the United Kingdom.
The firm, which...
Thailand weeps for 29 people killed in mass shooting
Thousands of Thais attended a vigil on Sunday for the 29 people who were shot dead by a rogue soldier over the weekend.
Held at...
Coronavirus hammered Hong Kong’s economy worse than protests
The trading in Hong Kong has been hit harder by the novel coronavirus compared to the six months of anti-government protests, according to financial...
China accepts help from int’l experts as coronavirus worsens
The Chinese Government has finally agreed to receive assistance from the World Health Organization to combat the coronavirus that killed at least 900 people...
Telemedicine owners charged in million dollars’ worth fraud scheme
The owners of telemedicine companies Advantage Choice Care and Tele Medcare were charged for allegedly masterminding a $56 million healthcare fraud scheme.
Reinaldo Wilson and...
Nintendo hit by coronavirus; production gets delayed
Japanese gaming giant Nintendo has confirmed feeling the heat of the novel coronavirus as it disrupts the production and deliveries of some of its...
Airbnb’s new booking rules punish Canadians under 25s
Short-term rental company Airbnb has seemingly set another punishment for young Canadians as it banned all individuals, aged 25 below, from booking whole properties...
Int’l law firm Appleby criticized over Paradise Papers leak
The previous decade was probably Appleby’s most miserable era as it was repeatedly criticized by monetary authorities and inspectors for fail regulations on terrorist...
Two scientists with ties to China charged with fraud in the...
The United States government has separately arrested two China-related scientists found to have committed fraudulent misrepresentations.
Li Xiao-Jiang, who previously worked as a neuroscientist at...
UK’s software founder arrested for fraud charges
Mike Lynch, the former CEO of United Kingdom-based software company Autonomy, has been arrested over charges of fraud and conspiracy.
Reports said that the entrepreneur...
Bank exec barred by FED for involvement in Malaysian scandal
A senior executive of Goldman Sachs Group was permanently banned from working in the banking industry after he was found to have a role...
Lesotho’s first lady surrenders to face murder charges
The first lady of African country Lesotho has surrendered into authorities on Tuesday after she has been wanted for allegedly murdering the Prime Minister’s...
India implements stricter visa rules amid coronavirus
The Indian Government has tightened its visa rules as they become one of the 25 countries that have been affected by the novel coronavirus...
China’s TCL to stop release of BlackBerry phones
TCL communications announced that it will stop the production of BlackBerry devices beginning this August as the licensing agreement officially ends.
In 2016, the Chinese...
China declines virus assistance from US, Taiwan
The United States Government said China has not yet accepted the offer of assistance of Trump’s administration to combat the coronavirus.
America has repeatedly offered to...
OPEC advances meeting to discuss oil price cuts amid coronavirus
Originally scheduled in March, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies decided to convene earlier to evaluate the sharp decline in oil...
Philippines recorded first virus death outside China
The first confirmed fatality outside China from the novel coronavirus has been recorded in the Philippines.
According to the country’s Health Department, a 44-year old...
Mitsubishi denies alleged use of emission defeat devices
Japanese auto giant Mitsubishi Motors Corp defended that it had not committed fraud and used illegal defeat devices in its diesel engines.
This after German...
Singapore revises residency scheme to attract more investors
The Government of Singapore has made it easier for high-performing businessmen and entrepreneurs to apply for the status of Permanent Residence (PR) following significant...
Global companies shut China operations to control virus
Despite the lack of direct instructions from the Chinese Government to halt business operations in the mainland, several international companies have taken initiatives to...
Pilots Association sues American airlines to stop China flights
The Allied Pilots Association (APA), a labor union representing American Airlines pilots, filed a lawsuit against the carrier to immediately halt US to China operations.
CBS...
China’s claim on Spratly violated Philippine sovereign rights, World court says
The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) said that the Philippine sovereign rights were violated by China as it illicitly claimed jurisdiction over the Spratly Islands.
In...
China criticized for failure to provide accurate details and solutions for...
Thousands of people and experts around the world are criticizing China for withholding vital details and tough measures to control the outbreak of the 2019-novel...
Demand for Malaysian gloves soar as coronavirus spreads
The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) said the global demand for their products has greatly increased following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus that...
Starbucks sales hit as 2,000 stores in China shut amid coronavirus
World’s largest coffee chain Starbucks closed more than 2,000 branches in China and became the first major American company to warn of sales hit...
Kobe Bryant merchandise sells out after tragic death
As thousands of fans worldwide mourn the loss of NBA legend Kobe Bryant; Lakers jerseys, Nike shoes and similar gears of the late superstar...
Canadian robot detected nCov earlier than health officials
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization have recently confirmed that the initial alert about the virus outbreak came...
Chinese companies urge workers to ‘work from home’ to contain virus...
A number of businesses in China are encouraging their employees to maximize the longer holidays by staying at home or if necessary, just work...
Japanese postman faces criminal charge for keeping 24,000 mails at home
A 61-year-old former postman in Japan might be sentenced to three years imprisonment or be fined of about 500,000 yen ($4,600) after reportedly keeping...
Philippine Airlines provides free changes to China flights amid nCov
As the new strain of coronavirus continues to spread worldwide, the Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced that its passengers with booked tickets to some destinations...
Over 300 tourists in Aklan, Philippines already sent back to Wuhan,...
Philippine authorities said some 314 Chinese tourists in Kalibo, Aklan have been forcibly repatriated to novel coronavirus (nCov)-stricken Wuhan, China as of January 26.
They...
Sports world mourns sudden death of Kobe Bryant
Athletes of different sports across the globe mourn the tragic death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant.
He and his daughter Gianna were among the nine...
2 Taiwanese electronic companies enter world’s top PC vendors
Taipei-based Acer Inc. and Asustek Computer Inc. once again made it to the list of the world’s top 10 computer manufacturers in terms of...
India launches first-ever robot astronaut
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) stole the limelight in the technology sector this week as it unveiled its first half-humanoid robot that is...
Auto companies struggle as China locks down “motor city”
Three automobile companies are among the businesses that were reportedly hit following the Chinese government’s decision to shut down Wuhan City which is the...
Huawei to get limited role in British 5G network
China’s telecommunication giant Huawei will only get a “limited role” in the United Kingdom’s future 5G network following the recommendation of British government officials.
The...
Philippines’ Central bank warns of fake banknote designs circulating on social...
The Central Bank of the Philippines, or “Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas” (BSP) in Filipino translation, warned the public against fake designs of banknotes that...
Chinese city put on lockdown as coronavirus death toll rises
The Chinese government on January 23 ordered to put Wuhan City on lockdown to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (nCov).
Wuhan City, which...
China’s new coronavirus hits global markets
"The cost to the global economy can be quite staggering in negative GDP terms if this outbreak reaches epidemic proportions."
Thus,
said Stephen Innes, an...
Three Malaysian execs face money laundering charges
Former Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) Chairman Tan Sri Shahrir Abdul Samad and former International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan were arrested on...
UN worries about unemployment of 470M people worldwide
The United Nations’ International Labor Organization (ILO) said it is really worried about the lack of decent jobs of nearly half a billion people...
Tesla to open first European Gigafactory in Germany
The American automotive company Tesla is set to build its first European Gigafactory near Berlin, Germany’s capital city.
Officially announcing the plan in November 2019,...
Philippines reopens businesses closed due to Taal volcano’s eruption
A week after Philippines’ Taal Volcano became active and spewed ashfall in several regions, lawmakers have finally allowed businesses in some affected areas,...
Philippines’ Jollibee continues overseas expansion after raising $600m from bond sale
Jollibee Foods Corporation, the Philippines’ largest fast-food operator, kicks off the year right by $600 million (P30.5 million) from its first ever issuance of perpetual...
Toyota invests $394 million in Californian taxi maker
Japanese auto giant Toyota has recently invested $394 million into the “flying taxi” of Joby Aviation—a Californian-based aerospace company. Toyota is set to manufacture a...
Cathay Pacific offers unpaid leave to staff amid financial loss
In an aim to cope with the financial damage caused by protests, Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways has offered up to one month of unpaid...
WHO urges Asia to strengthen infection preparation as SARS-like virus spread
The World Health Organization suggested that Asia has to step up its measures for infection prevention and control following reports of a China virus outbreak.
Media...
German Chancellor hopes to resolve dispute with Huawei
The Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel, hopes to address the issue of whether to exclude Huawei as a supplier of the country’s 5G wireless equipment.
Merkel...
Pinterest surpasses Snapchat in the US after gaining 82m users
Based on the latest
estimates of eMarketer, Pinterest ended 2019 with a boom in the number of its
users that totaled to 82.4 million.
The market tracker...
Amazon authorizes sellers to use FedEx after lifting its ban
The E-commerce company Amazon announced that its third-party sellers can start using FedEx’s ground delivery as it has already lifted its ban that took...
Taiwan President wants China to “face reality and show respect”
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen said that China needs to accept the fact that her country has long been sovereign.
"We're...
Thai regulations hurdle Tesco’s sale of Asian assets
Tesco's plan to sell its Asian assets may face scrutiny due to the new anti-competition regulations imposed by the Thai government.
Sakon Varanyuwatana, chairman...
What to expect next as US-China trade deal gets inked
Investors across the globe can now expect a "fair and reciprocal trade" said US President Donald Trump as his country’s deal with China finally got...
Philippine Gov’t totally bans deployment of workers to Iraq
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has imposed a total ban on the deployment of overseas Filipino...
Volcano eruption won’t hit Philippines GDP, says Economist
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) of the Philippines said that the economic impact of Taal Volcano’s eruption does not pose a significant slowdown...
Top investment manager says climate crisis could reshape finance
BlackRock’s CEO Larry Fink recently claimed that climate change could trigger a fundamental restructuring of finance as it is worse than the inflation spike...
India’s restriction on palm oil hurts Malaysian refiners
Refiners from Malaysia are expected to be greatly hit with India’s restriction on refined bleached deodorized oils and palm olein imports.
The Indian Ministry of...
Australia saves wildlife by airdropping food
The month-long bushfires in Australia have created an adverse impact on the wildlife, with millions of animals killed and habitats destroyed.With this, the Australian...
Microsoft CEO’s comment on India’s Citizenship Law drew backlash
Speaking at a Microsoft event in New York, the company CEO Satya Nadella expressed his remarks on the new Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) of...
Snowstorms hit Afghanistan, Pakistan killing 54 people
At least 54 people were reported dead due to the severe weather that struck some parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The authorities said that the death...
India to investigate Amazon and Flipkart over alleged illegal discount practices
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has launched a massive investigation into eCommerce giants Amazon and Flipkart who were allegedly involved in unethical anti-competitive...
Power plants in areas affected by Ph’s volcano eruption continue to...
First Gen Corp announced that it has maintained operations in its four power plants in Batangas, Philippines despite the eruption of the Taal Volcano,...
Saudi maintains stable oil supply amid growing tensions
Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said they are taking significant measures to sustain oil market stability and prices at a time...
British airline Flybe maintains operations amid collapse threat
The England-based airline Flybe has maintained normal flights despite media claims that it is currently in talks over emergency financing following huge losses.
It was...
Animal rescue groups save afflicted species in PH’s Volcano eruption
Animal welfare organizations such as the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Asia and Guardians of the...
Hong Kong’s financial sector unmoved by protests
Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam said their city’s financial strength remains intact despite the month-long protests launched against the government that has also...
Public and private sectors in PH join forces to send aid...
Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered all government agencies including the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Department of Energy, Department of Health and Department...
Britain’s oldest department store at closure risk
The 140-year-old department store Beales, one of Britain’s oldest, is at risk of closing its 22 stores if it fails to find a buyer...
PH seismology bureau warns of volcanic tsunami if Taal’s intensity raised...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Monday morning that the Taal volcano could bring a “volcanic tsunami” if activities escalate. ...
Tsai Ing- Wen claims victory in Taiwan presidential race anew
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen has secured her second term in office following a landslide victory in the January 11 elections.
Tsai, who represented the...
Philippines cancels flights due to Taal Volcano eruption
Philippines’ Taal Volcano, located near its capital city Manila, erupted Sunday afternoon, forcing airline companies to cancel several flights.
The Ninoy Aquino
International Airport (NAIA) stopped...
Despite criticisms, Facebook maintains policy on political ads
Social media site Facebook announced that it would stick on its policy allowing political ads on its platform despite criticisms that politicians only use...
US and China vowed to resolve economic disputes through comprehensive dialogue
Apart from inking the Phase 1 trade deal between the United States and China on January 15, the two nations have also agreed to...
National leaders say Iranian missile struck down Ukraine Int’l flight
The Prime Ministers of Canada, United Kingdom and Australia have similarly affirmed that an Iranian surface-to-air missile shot down the Ukrainian jetliner that crashed...
Philippines elevates ban on Japanese food imports
After almost ten years, the Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that it has elevated restrictions on agricultural and seafood imports from Fukushima...
World stocks rise as Mid-East tensions wane
The world's stocks reached a record high with more market gains following the lower tensions in the Middle East.
Investors
have reportedly bet on faster global...
Iranian Soleimani’s death served “American Justice,” says President Trump
US President Donald Trump gained support from countrymen when he defended that the killing of Iranian’s top military commander was prompted by a “bold...
President Trump boasts US’ investment boom in Ohio rally
Speaking in front of thousands of supporters during a campaign rally held Thursday night in Toledo, Ohio, US President Donald Trump shared that his...
Tesla’s market value surpassed Ford’s and General Motors’
The market value of Californian automotive company Tesla has increased by 7%, surpassing that of Ford’s and General Motors’ combined worth.
For the first time,...
China’s new investment law: yay or nay?
The Chinese government on January 1 launched its new Foreign Investment Law (FIL) which allows it to further open its market and equalized the...
Furniture company IKEA to pay $46 Million settlement to family of...
Ikea, a European company that specializes in furniture and kitchen appliances, has agreed to pay an amount of $46 million to the family of...
Facebook bans deceptive, modified media
Facebook’s Global Policy Management President Monika Bickert said they have removed modified images and videos that were intended to deceive millions of users.
She said...
TV makers stun CES 2020 with super HD units
Televisions will no longer just be viewing appliances as TV manufacturing giants showcased super high definition models that can serve as hubs to control...
Australia’s bushfires hit businesses leading to more than $2 billion economic...
Several companies in Australia, including resorts, factories and insurance firms, have been reportedly hit as the summer’s devastating bushfires continue to rage.
With
fires ripping through...
Prices of crude oil soar after Iran’s missile attacks on US...
The prices of crude oil increased to $65.65 equivalent to 4.5% per barrel in Asian trade while global stock prices fell down.
Reports
claim that these...
Money trader Travelex down after getting victimized by cyberattack
The London-based foreign exchange company ‘Travelex’ was forced to shut down its online systems across the globe after falling into cyber traps on New...
Hyundai to produce flying taxis for Uber
Hyundai Motor Company is set to produce flying cars for ride-hailing giant Uber as part of the latter’s aim to provide air taxis by...
A “Prototype City of the Future” will rise in Japan, says...
Toyota Motor Corporation, a Japan-based multinational automotive manufacturer, recently shared the good news of transforming a 175-acre former car factory into a “Prototype City of...
China and Russia scolded by the US for failure to condemn...
The United States slammed China and Russia for blocking the condemnation of the recent attack on the American Embassy in Baghdad.
US
officials were angered as China...
US-Iran tensions put world market on edge
"The new year has started with a bang in so far as volatility is concerned."
Thus, said technical analyst Fawad Razaqzada at Forex.com noting
that the...
UK gov’t denies claims about overpriced HS2 railways
The Government of the United Kingdom downgraded Deputy Chair Lord Berkeley’s claims that the development of the High Speed 2 (HS2) project has an...
UK’s Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks hit due to customers’ wage delays
British banks Clydesdale and Yorkshire are currently in hot water following complaints over errors in customers’ salaries and payments.
The patrons of the two banks
took their...
Emirati app ‘Totok’ returns to Google Play Store after spying charges
The Middle East’s messaging application called “Totok” is again available for download at the Google Play Store following the denial of spying accusations against...
Amazon employees warned of being fired for speaking out environmental issues
Multinational tech company Amazon allegedly threatened to fire some employees who spoke out negatively about its environmental policies.
This was claimed by Amazon Employees for
Climate...
China’s Ant Financial applies for banking license in Singapore, joining Grab...
Shortly after Razer and Grab, world’s highest-valued FinTech company “Ant Financial” applied for a digital wholesale banking license in Singapore in its aim to promote...
Volkswagen eyes settlement with customers over ‘dieselgate’ scandal
Germany's largest car company Volkswagen has confirmed entering a discussion with the Federation of German Consumer Organisations or Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband (VZBV) for possible settlement...
Microsoft claims mimic websites from North Korean hack group
Microsoft was
delighted to announce that it had taken control over 50 websites that were
operated by a hack group in North Korea.
This
after the American technology...
Smart tech maker Wyze admits leak of customer data
US-based smart home technology
company Wyze Labs Inc. has confirmed the leakage of databases of its millions
of customers.
The leak was first reported by
Twelve Security, a...
25 dead in India’s Citizenship Law protests
India has experienced a bloody holiday because at least 25 people were reportedly killed in the violence and more than 260 police personnel have...
Missing Taiwan military official confirmed dead in helicopter crash
Taiwan’s
Air Force General Shen Yi-ming and seven other defense officials were confirmed
dead after their helicopter crashed in a mountainous part of Taipei due to...
Mexican leader slams predecessors for allowing drug lord “El Chapo” hold...
Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, in his year-end address, criticized the preceding administrations for allowing imprisoned drug lord Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzman wield...
Thailand, France and Mexico strengthen environmental protection with plastic ban
As a way to start the decade right,
countries like Thailand, France and Mexico have announced separately their
implementation of the single-use of plastic bags as...
Taiwan’s Air Force General went missing after helicopter crash landing
Taiwan's top military
official Shen Yi-ming was among the three individuals reported missing after their
helicopter made an emergency landing in northern Taipei.
In an interview, the...
Electric car maker Tesla secures billion-worth loan to finance Shanghai Gigafactory
Tesla Inc., has confirmed
entering into agreements with Chinese lenders for a secured term loan facility
of up to 9 billion yuan ($1.29 billion) in order...
Court rules Turkey’s Wikipedia block as unconstitutional
The high court of Turkey has
ruled that the government’s two-year-old ban on Wikipedia is unconstitutional.
Following a 10-6 vote in favor
of the multilingual online encyclopedia,...
Israel’s PM Netanyahu wins landslide victory despite corruption charges
The embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed
a “giant victory” after capturing 72% of votes in a primary election for
leadership of the ruling Likud party.
Despite...
Iraq president offers to resign after rejecting PM candidate
Iraq’s President Barham Saleh
rejected to name Iran-backed Governor Asaad al-Eidani as their country’s next
prime minister in his hope “to avoid more bloodshed and in...
Media network CNN says Amazon sells fake and dangerous kids’ products
American news-based pay
television channel CNN published an article entitled “Fake and dangerous
kids’ products are turning up for sale on Amazon” citing a 4 in 1...
Russian President claims lead on hypersonic weapons, surpassing US
From merely catching up with the United States
in the past, President Vladimir Putin of Russia claims that their country is
now the world leader on...
Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick to resign from ride-hailing giant board
Uber’s co-founder and former
CEO Travis Kalanick is set to step down from the board of directors of the
world’s largest ride-hailing company effective December 31.
Kalanick...
Hong Kong protesters returned to streets on Christmas Day
Shouting popular slogans
"Liberate Hong Kong” and “Revolution of our times,” hundreds of protesters
in Hong Kong once again took to the streets on Christmas Day....
Global stock markets slip on Christmas Eve
With numerous major global markets
closed for Christmas, the equity markets across the globe mostly slipped in a subdued
trading held few hours before the 25th....
Chinese supplier of Tesco claims prison labor allegations untrue
"This
is completely fabricated and slander. We have never established any commercial
relationship with Qingpu prison."
Thus, said General Manager Lu Yunbiao of Zhejiang Yunguang Printing, the...
Croatia sets run off for presidential post as no candidate wins...
For the second time in a row, Croatians need to choose their next President during the scheduled runoff on January 5. This, after no...
US study finds massive errors in face recognition
Amid widespread deployment of
facial recognition systems for tightened security, a recent study of the US
government showed that this AI (Artificial Intelligence)-based
technology can actually produce...
Canada condemns Russia and China over vetoed Syria aid
The Government of Canada and
other countries involved in the United Nations Security Council condemned
Russia and China for leading the veto of a
resolution to continue the...
British grocery chain Tesco ends production at Chinese factory over forced...
Tesco, a U.K.-based grocery chain, has stopped its production of Christmas cards at a Chinese factory following claims of alleged prison labor.
According to reports,...
German cabin crew union threatens Lufthansa airlines with strikes after Holidays
Excluding the days of merriment, German flight attendants’ union UFO said it might
stage strikes against Lufthansa, the flag carrier and largest German airline, any...
Australian PM Scott Morrison faces anger for taking Holiday amid bushfire...
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison has faced criticisms after taking a vacation as bushfires raged in their country that resulted in the death of...
World Bank President urges lawmakers to prioritize debt management to avert...
As the World Bank warns a
‘global wave of debt,’ its President, David Malpass stressed that “debt
management and transparency need to be top priorities for...
Robocash’s license revoked for operating unauthorized branches—SEC
The Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines revoked the license of Robocash Finance
Corporation for running several branches that are not approved by the authorities.
Robocash...
Bank of England presscon hacked, hedge funds benefited
The Bank of England’s security was breached as an audio of its press conference got hacked and was accessed by high-speed traders, minutes before...
“Smear campaign” against Emirati products shut by Dubai
The Dubai Media Office (DMO) has forcefully shut what it considered as a systematic smear campaign against products that were manufactured at the Jebel...
UK financial system threatened by climate change
Banks and insurers in the United Kingdom are critically horrified by the huge financial risks that climate change brings.
With environment and economy being...
Biased party-line votes lead Trump’s bogus impeachment
In a last-ditch effort, outgoing Democrat congressmen voted to embarrass the United States of America and its people with the bogus impeachment of President...
Ex-Indian President alarmed on the rise of bank scandals
India's ex-President Pranab Mukherjee said he is extremely alarmed that their country's economy is shaken by series of financial scandals that continue to arise. During...
Payroll firm probed for hiding tax payments
Another financial sector is under fire for its own financial scandal. The payroll processing industry is being investigated by federal regulations for withholding tax...
HSBC Bank in shaky relationship with Chinese Government
HSBC bank is in trouble with the Chinese government after it was learned they turned over documents to the US government in its prosecution...
Sweden’s largest pension fund calls on governance code amendments to reflect...
Sweden’s largest pension fund "Alecta," through its chief executive Magnus Billing, wants the corporate governance code to reflect meaningful corporate cultures and strong values.The...
Union President arrested amid conspiracy charge
Massachusetts State Police Union Ex-President and a Beacon Hill lobbyist were separately arrested at their homes for allegedly committing bribery schemes.It was the Federal...
RAM Ponzi victims go after New Zealand ANZ Bank
Victims of the Ross Asset Management ponzi scheme have been
given the green light to pursue a mutli-million-dollar lawsuit against New
Zealand ANZ Bank by the...
North Korea steals $1.6bn in cyber attacks
As it strives to fund its weapons programme, North Koreahas stolen a total amount of $1.6bn ($AU2.4bn) through cyber-attacks targeting crypto-forex exchanges and banks.In...
Still no boss for Wells Fargo Bank
Wells Fargo & Co. Bank is in a quagmire as to who will
they chose the new CEO of their bank. With the abrupt leaving...
Two more international banks tied to Huawei technologies case
The US Citigroup Inc. and French bank BNP Paribas were reportedly involved in the escalating trade war of the US and China.
The recently released...
European Raiffeisen Bank International and Danske Bank investigated for money laundering
The continuing bank scandal that hit Deustche Bank has now
expanded to two more European banks. Austria Raiffeisen Bank International
Estonian branch and Denmark’s Danske Bank...
Deutsche Bank fights to get back image
Deutsche Bank is trying to rebuild its banking reputation by
removing itself from investment banking and revamping its corporate division in
improving present business relationships and...
EU Member Brussels to revive blacklist money laundering states
Brussels is set to reintroduced a blacklist of non-EU
countries that are tied to money laundering that was previously blocked by the
EU capital when Saudi...
AI to combat money laundering
People tend to think Artificial Intelligence is a robot with
arms and legs that think like humans or like Skynet in the Terminator movies
bent on...
Hongkong banks sent out ads calling for calm
The protests in Hongkong are having a negative effect on the
tourism and economy that local banks have placed full-page ads in newspapers
imploring the restoration...
