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Food prices soar to record levels on Ukraine war disruptions
Ukraine war drives the US, EU deal to undercut Russian energy
Japan, US hold navy drills off Koreas amid nuke test worry
Maybank introduces financing solution for EV, hybrid users
WHO says 99% of the world’s population breathes poor-quality air.
Malaysia Banks to be held up by resilient earnings
War in Ukraine to hurt poor nations importing grain: UN warned.
Arizona Gov. Ducey hails Taiwan semiconductor investment
EU to mobilise RM47bil for Asean investments
UN worries about unemployment of 470M people worldwide
‘No mercy’: Mariupol bombing compared to Nazi war crimes.
Three nations to be largest sovereign sukuk issuers
EV-related stocks advance after Tesla gets approval to import electric vehicles...
War censorship exposes Putin’s leaky internet controls
NATO, in Arctic training drills, faces up to Putin’s ‘unpredictable’ Russia.
Thailand, France and Mexico strengthen environmental protection with plastic ban
Boris Johnson: Russian win would bring ‘age of intimidation’
Secret intelligence has an unusually public role in the Ukraine war.
Poland-Ukraine ties seen as a target of Russian disinformation
Biden’s China ‘pivot’ complicated by Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Malaysian economy relatively resilient in 2023, says ICAEW
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific flags up to US$893.77 million loss in...
Ukraine war imperils wheat, but farmers are in no rush to...
Biden, Modi to speak as US presses for a hard line...
Canada condemns Russia and China over vetoed Syria aid
UN to vote on suspending Russia from the rights council.
Hundreds Of thousands hit Pakistani streets to protest Imran Khan’s ouster
Refugee exodus reaches 2.8 million as Russian strikes hit west Ukraine
Activists stage global climate protest, slam Ukraine war.
ECB hawks press case for more rate hikes to fight inflation
Asian FX, stocks rise as strong U.S. GDP data aids risk...
Bank Negara issues exposure draft on licensing and regulatory framework for...
MBSB Bank, Prec ink pact to drive cashless business transactions among...
World stocks rise as Mid-East tensions wane
IBM partners with new chipmaker Rapidus to make up lost ground
Asia’s US$350bil gas projects intensify the clean energy debate.
UN assembly suspends Russia from top human rights body
What to expect next as US-China trade deal gets inked
Biden bans Russian oil, warns of higher prices at US pumps.
Boris Johnson: Russian win would bring ‘age of intimidation’
US banks warn of recession amid rising inflation
US to send $3.75B in military aid to Ukraine, its neighbors
Indonesia’s Asean presidency to focus on economic growth, says senior minister...
Russia’s invasion drives NATO rethink of Europe force stance.
Asia-Pacific leaders condemn war, renew calls for open trade
Lithuania cuts off Russian gas imports and urges the EU to...
Malaysia end-August palm oil stocks hit 2 million tonnes for first...
The US hits Russia with ‘war crimes’ sanctions, Europe following.
Russian President claims lead on hypersonic weapons, surpassing US
Crude oil prices stay muted in 1H amid altered oil flows...
Biden approves $800M in new military assistance for Ukraine
Intel unveils $88B chipmaking expansion plan for Europe
China accepts help from int’l experts as coronavirus worsens
Germany, Japan seek economic cooperation
EU slams ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine but new sanctions unlikely
Council of Europe expels Russia from human rights body.
OPEC advances meeting to discuss oil price cuts amid coronavirus
Security Scare in Georgetown: Secret Service Agents Thwart Break-in Targeting Naomi...
Malaysia attracts RM264.6bil approved investments in 2022, 2nd largest ever recorded:...
European inflation soars to a record 7.5% on fuel, food costs.
Trudeau reaches deal to keep his party in power till 2025
NATO planes to be sent to Romania to eye Russian activity
Ukraine reports 300 dead in airstrike on Mariupol theater
Taiwan fears impact of US chip restrictions
Russian stock market, crushed by war, will partially reopen
RHB Bank on course to meet KPI targets
German cabin crew union threatens Lufthansa airlines with strikes after Holidays
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan protests to the U.S. about alleged...
Malaysia exports rise 9.8% to RM204.99bil in Feb
WTO warns of ‘real’ recession risk in some major economies
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 […]
Biden waiving the ethanol rule in a bid to lower gasoline...
Malaysia’s total trade up 8.6% to RM236bil in December 2022
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) Financial seeks bankruptcy protection as banking turmoil...
EU officials visit Kyiv as Russia strikes civilian target
Russian airstrike hits base in western Ukraine kills 35
India emerged as 5th world’s largest economy with $2.94 trillion GDP
The U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine invasion.
US seeks tighter UN sanctions after N. Korea missile test
SpaceX launches 3 visitors to the space station for $55M each
Police focus on van renter in Brooklyn subway shooting probe
Bursa Malaysia announces 21 additions to F4GBM index constituents
Malaysia’s palm oil stocks slide 6.56% in Feb
Malaysia not going into recession, growth set to continue in 2023:...
UK inflation hits a 30-year high of 6.2% as Sunak readies...
International trade rises as commerce ministry lays out 2023 plans
National leaders say Iranian missile struck down Ukraine Int’l flight
Silicon Valley Bank SVB run exposes rifts in venture capital world
Malaysian banks rating intact despite US bank failures – RAM Ratings
EU approves new sanctions against Russia over Ukraine war
Hope fading as deaths in Turkey, Syria earthquake surpasses 15,000
Xi Jinping’s Diplomatic Nuance: Two-State Solution and Humanitarian Aid Amid Gaza...
The U.S. reinstates 352 product exclusions from China tariffs.
Retail loan growth likely to remain strong
PETRONAS inks MoU with Philippines’ Phoenix Petroleum
Russian space chief: Sanctions could imperil space station.
Sarawak targets revenue of RM11bil by 2023
IMF set to provide $2.9 billion to help crisis-hit Sri Lanka
Mariupol’s dead put at 5,000 as Ukraine braces in the east.
EU faces big subsidy rift before facing US
Prices of crude oil soar after Iran’s missile attacks on US...
Global stock markets stumble as coronavirus pandemic spreads
Amazon closes $8.5B deal to acquire Hollywood studio MGM.
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 […]
EU and UK hit Russia with wider sanctions that target luxury
US accuses Russia of endangering nuclear arms control treaty
China investment will boost green economy in Malaysia, says biz leader
Hope Amidst Conflict: Israel and Hamas Agree to Ceasefire, Releasing Hostages...
Poland to end Russian oil imports; Germany warns on gas.
IAEA sends staff to all Ukraine nuclear plants in safety bid
US-Iran tensions put world market on edge
Russia faces global outrage over bodies in Ukraine’s streets.
Malaysia attracts RM123.3 billion worth of approved investments for Jan-June 2022...
EU eyes Russian officials, banks, industry for sanctions.
‘No city anymore’: Mariupol survivors take train to safety.
Congress votes to suspend Russia’s trade status, enact an oil ban
Unprecedented Alliance: Philippines and U.S. Unveil Joint Maritime Defense Operations
Greenhouse gas emissions rose in Rhode Island.
China and Russia scolded by the US for failure to condemn...
Singapore bank stocks hit by Credit Suisse crisis
South Korea chip inventory climbs the fastest in 27 years
Europe bans Russian diesel, other oil products over Ukraine
Cyberattack in Ukraine war affected thousands across Europe.
Landmark Verdict: Vietnam Tycoon Truong My Lan Sentenced to Death in...
Chile ratifies CPTPP, a big opportunity for Malaysian businesses: Tengku Zafrul
Guyana OKs Exxon’s $10B Yellowtail offshore oil project.
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 […]
EcoWorld in end-financing tie-up with Public Bank
Vietnam lures US$3.1 billion in FDI in first two months of...
KLCI falls as investors take profit, ringgit at 4.4760
The US, EU sign data transfer deal to ease privacy concerns
Iranian Soleimani’s death served “American Justice,” says President Trump
China’s Ant Financial applies for banking license in Singapore, joining Grab...
UN chief: Don’t let Russia crisis fuel climate destruction.
New Russian offensive underway in Ukraine, says NATO
Australian PM Scott Morrison faces anger for taking Holiday amid bushfire...
Malaysia consumer sector expected to remain robust
US forces returning to Philippines to counter China threats
CIA director visits Kyiv, meets with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
Internet speed slows down globally due to coronavirus
New rules for companies on climate risks proposed by SEC.
New China-Laos-Thailand train builds efficiency for China and Asean trade
Global food prices in 2022 hit record high amid drought, war
Oil prices climb after Opec+ keeps output cut targets, China eases...
S&P downgrade indicates Russia headed for historic default
UK regulator revokes license of Russia-backed broadcaster RT.
Russians shift focus from Kyiv, scaling back goals in war?
Singapore core inflation cools while acceleration risks loom
Wins for pro-Putin leaders buttress autocracies in Europe.
Finland, Sweden move ahead toward possible NATO membership
Ukraine accuses Russia of the massacre, a city strewn with bodies.
The Dystopian Dance of Wealth and Politics
Tens of thousands protest in Berlin against the war in Ukraine
Poland orders expulsion of 45 Russians suspected of spying.
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 […]
Indonesia hikes fuel prices by 30%, cuts energy subsidies
High energy costs trigger unrest in parts of Europe.
Europe agrees to ban Russian coal but struggles with oil, gas
The US to seek Russia’s suspension from Human Rights Council.
Malaysian banks’ loan growth to stay at 5-6% in 2023 on...
World Bank President urges lawmakers to prioritize debt management to avert...
Fire and Rain: West to get more one-two extreme climate hits.
World Bank official says war-driven oil price hikes to slash growth...
Saudi maintains stable oil supply amid growing tensions
Asian stock markets mixed ahead of latest US jobs reading
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 […]