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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 2016, the tribunal officially declared that the Philippines has exclusive sovereign rights over the controversial West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), clearly invalidating China’s “nine-dash” demarcation line. Documents released by the world […]
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 is the world’s largest maker of drug ingredients and particularly supplies those used for treating diabetes, blood pressure, headaches and fevers. With this, the Government of India has limited the […]
Poland-Ukraine ties seen as a target of Russian disinformation
TM, ZTE Malaysia team up to build hybrid cloud 5G core...
Standard Chartered Malaysia Launches SmartStocks
The US, EU sign data transfer deal to ease privacy concerns
Asia’s US$350bil gas projects intensify the clean energy debate.
India emerged as 5th world’s largest economy with $2.94 trillion GDP
High energy costs trigger unrest in parts of Europe.
Cyberattack in Ukraine war affected thousands across Europe.
Ukraine war drives the US, EU deal to undercut Russian energy
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 from the damaging impact of the coronavirus. The Asian markets reversed early losses as investors put their hopes on a harmonized global monetary policy response. BOJ Governor Haruhiko Kuroda, in a rare […]
SpaceX launches 3 visitors to the space station for $55M each
Intel unveils $88B chipmaking expansion plan for Europe.
Biden, Modi to speak as US presses for a hard line...
IAEA sends staff to all Ukraine nuclear plants in safety bid
S&P downgrade indicates Russia headed for historic default
Iranian Soleimani’s death served “American Justice,” says President Trump
US seeks tighter UN sanctions after N. Korea missile test
Trudeau reaches deal to keep his party in power till 2025
Malaysia not going into recession, growth set to continue in 2023:...
Budget 2023 will be among the focus for the 15th Malaysian...
Bursa Malaysia announces 21 additions to F4GBM index constituents
Europe bans Russian diesel, other oil products over Ukraine
Three nations to be largest sovereign sukuk issuers
CIA director visits Kyiv, meets with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
Crude oil prices stay muted in 1H amid altered oil flows...
War censorship exposes Putin’s leaky internet controls
Amazon closes $8.5B deal to acquire Hollywood studio MGM.
US forces returning to Philippines to counter China threats
China investment will boost green economy in Malaysia, says biz leader
European inflation soars to a record 7.5% on fuel, food costs.
Asia-Pacific leaders condemn war, renew calls for open trade
UN chief: Don’t let Russia crisis fuel climate destruction.
Activists stage global climate protest, slam Ukraine war.
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 against the coronavirus (COVID-19). IMF spokesman Gerry Rice said that the institutions are willing to lend capital should any state government requests for assistance. “We have various financial instruments that could […]
China accepts help from int’l experts as coronavirus worsens
War in Ukraine to hurt poor nations importing grain: UN warned.
Biden will travel to Europe for Ukraine talks: White House
Bank Negara issues exposure draft on licensing and regulatory framework for...
Internet speed slows down globally due to coronavirus
Malaysia exports rise 9.8% to RM204.99bil in Feb
UK inflation hits a 30-year high of 6.2% as Sunak readies...
Finland, Sweden move ahead toward possible NATO membership
EU officials visit Kyiv as Russia strikes civilian target
The US doubts the new Russian war chief can end Moscow’s...
International trade rises as commerce ministry lays out 2023 plans
Biden waiving the ethanol rule in a bid to lower gasoline...
Malaysia attracts RM264.6bil approved investments in 2022, 2nd largest ever recorded:...
UN to vote on suspending Russia from the rights council.
EU eyes Russian officials, banks, industry for sanctions.
Indonesia’s Asean presidency to focus on economic growth, says senior minister...
Guyana OKs Exxon’s $10B Yellowtail offshore oil project.
Arizona Gov. Ducey hails Taiwan semiconductor investment
Asia stocks edge up despite global growth worries.
Hundreds Of thousands hit Pakistani streets to protest Imran Khan’s ouster
EU slams ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine but new sanctions unlikely
World Bank official says war-driven oil price hikes to slash growth...
The U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine invasion.
The US to seek Russia’s suspension from Human Rights Council.
Hope fading as deaths in Turkey, Syria earthquake surpasses 15,000
UN worries about unemployment of 470M people worldwide
US-Iran tensions put world market on edge
Canada condemns Russia and China over vetoed Syria aid
South Korea chip inventory climbs the fastest in 27 years
Germany seeks to boost renewable energy and cut Russian imports.
Europe agrees to ban Russian coal but struggles with oil, gas
Biden pledges new Ukraine aid warns Russia on chemical weapons.
Vietnam lures US$3.1 billion in FDI in first two months of...
Malaysian banks’ loan growth to stay at 5-6% in 2023 on...
Japan, US hold navy drills off Koreas amid nuke test worry
Greenhouse gas emissions rose in Rhode Island.
Global semiconductor equipment sales to hit record US$108.5bil this year
EcoWorld in end-financing tie-up with Public Bank
KLCI falls as investors take profit, ringgit at 4.4760
Asian shares rise ahead of Fed decision on rate hike
UN assembly suspends Russia from top human rights body
IBM partners with new chipmaker Rapidus to make up lost ground
Asia stocks extend losses as Ukraine war, China’s covid-19 surge hit...
What to expect next as US-China trade deal gets inked
Congress votes to suspend Russia’s trade status, enact an oil ban
Fire and Rain: West to get more one-two extreme climate hits.
Asian stock markets mixed ahead of latest US jobs reading
Global stock markets stumble as coronavirus pandemic spreads
Biden approves $800M in new military assistance for Ukraine
Franchise sales to increase to RM23bil by 2025
Council of Europe expels Russia from human rights body.
Biden bans Russian oil, warns of higher prices at US pumps.
EU approves new sanctions against Russia over Ukraine war
Zelenskyy evokes Holocaust as he appeals to Israel for aid.
Malaysia Banks to be held up by resilient earnings
UK regulator revokes license of Russia-backed broadcaster RT.
EU to mobilise RM47bil for Asean investments
Australian PM Scott Morrison faces anger for taking Holiday amid bushfire...
The U.S. reinstates 352 product exclusions from China tariffs.
WHO says 99% of the world’s population breathes poor-quality air.
Singapore bank stocks hit by Credit Suisse crisis
Malaysia consumer sector expected to remain robust
IMF set to provide $2.9 billion to help crisis-hit Sri Lanka
Boustead Plantations expects continued volatility in palm oil prices
Indonesia hikes fuel prices by 30%, cuts energy subsidies
Asian FX, stocks rise as strong U.S. GDP data aids risk...
Boris Johnson: Russian win would bring ‘age of intimidation’
The US hits Russia with ‘war crimes’ sanctions, Europe following.
Food prices soar to record levels on Ukraine war disruptions
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific flags up to US$893.77 million loss in...
Lithuania cuts off Russian gas imports and urges the EU to...
Thailand, France and Mexico strengthen environmental protection with plastic ban
Malaysian banks rating intact despite US bank failures – RAM Ratings
German cabin crew union threatens Lufthansa airlines with strikes after Holidays
Ukrainian forces retake areas near Kyiv amid fear of traps.
Wins for pro-Putin leaders buttress autocracies in Europe.
Ukraine accuses Russia of the massacre, a city strewn with bodies.
EV-related stocks advance after Tesla gets approval to import electric vehicles...
US accuses Russia of endangering nuclear arms control treaty
Chile ratifies CPTPP, a big opportunity for Malaysian businesses: Tengku Zafrul
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 coronavirus. Chinese scientists failed to share the virus itself to the World Health Organization despite being able to publicize the genome sequence of the virus. Global experts said that if China […]
Biden’s China ‘pivot’ complicated by Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Tens of thousands protest in Berlin against the war in Ukraine
Malaysia attracts RM123.3 billion worth of approved investments for Jan-June 2022...
Ukraine war imperils wheat, but farmers are in no rush to...
China and Russia scolded by the US for failure to condemn...
China’s Ant Financial applies for banking license in Singapore, joining Grab...
World stocks rise as Mid-East tensions wane
EU and UK hit Russia with wider sanctions that target luxury
Malaysian economy relatively resilient in 2023, says ICAEW
World Bank President urges lawmakers to prioritize debt management to avert...
Ukraine reports 300 dead in airstrike on Mariupol theater
Singapore core inflation cools while acceleration risks loom
WTO warns of ‘real’ recession risk in some major economies
New China-Laos-Thailand train builds efficiency for China and Asean trade
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) Financial seeks bankruptcy protection as banking turmoil...
Oil price plunges as Saudi Arabia retaliates with Russia
Russian space chief: Sanctions could imperil space station.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan protests to the U.S. about alleged...
OPEC advances meeting to discuss oil price cuts amid coronavirus
Refugee exodus reaches 2.8 million as Russian strikes hit west Ukraine
Oil prices climb after Opec+ keeps output cut targets, China eases...
Malaysia’s total trade up 8.6% to RM236bil in December 2022
Silicon Valley Bank SVB run exposes rifts in venture capital world
New Russian offensive underway in Ukraine, says NATO
Russians shift focus from Kyiv, scaling back goals in war?
Secret intelligence has an unusually public role in the Ukraine war.
MBSB Bank, Prec ink pact to drive cashless business transactions among...
NATO planes to be sent to Romania to eye Russian activity
Maybank introduces financing solution for EV, hybrid users
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 are among the 500 passengers who left Wuhan and were bound for Boracay before the total lockdown was imposed by the Chinese government. Despite originally scheduled to return to China […]