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S&P downgrade indicates Russia headed for historic default
Japan, US hold navy drills off Koreas amid nuke test worry
UK inflation hits a 30-year high of 6.2% as Sunak readies...
Europe agrees to ban Russian coal but struggles with oil, gas
India emerged as 5th world’s largest economy with $2.94 trillion GDP
War in Ukraine to hurt poor nations importing grain: UN warned.
German cabin crew union threatens Lufthansa airlines with strikes after Holidays
Russia faces global outrage over bodies in Ukraine’s streets.
The US hits Russia with ‘war crimes’ sanctions, Europe following.
Russia-Ukraine war in the world’s ‘breadbasket’ threatens food supply.
Food prices soar to record levels on Ukraine war disruptions
Landmark Verdict: Vietnam Tycoon Truong My Lan Sentenced to Death in...
Arizona Gov. Ducey hails Taiwan semiconductor investment
Germany, Japan seek economic cooperation
ECB hawks press case for more rate hikes to fight inflation
Poland orders expulsion of 45 Russians suspected of spying.
South Korea chip inventory climbs the fastest in 27 years
Budget 2023 will be among the focus for the 15th Malaysian...
Biden waiving the ethanol rule in a bid to lower gasoline...
Malaysia attracts RM264.6bil approved investments in 2022, 2nd largest ever recorded:...
Ukraine reports 300 dead in airstrike on Mariupol theater
Retail loan growth likely to remain strong
Malaysia attracts RM123.3 billion worth of approved investments for Jan-June 2022...
Malaysian banks’ loan growth to stay at 5-6% in 2023 on...
Malaysia end-August palm oil stocks hit 2 million tonnes for first...
Russians shift focus from Kyiv, scaling back goals in war?
Malaysia not going into recession, growth set to continue in 2023:...
NATO, in Arctic training drills, faces up to Putin’s ‘unpredictable’ Russia.
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 […]
Prices of crude oil soar after Iran’s missile attacks on US...
Unprecedented Alliance: Philippines and U.S. Unveil Joint Maritime Defense Operations
Amazon closes $8.5B deal to acquire Hollywood studio MGM.
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 […]
China investment will boost green economy in Malaysia, says biz leader
Crude oil prices stay muted in 1H amid altered oil flows...
Boris Johnson: Russian win would bring ‘age of intimidation’
EU to mobilise RM47bil for Asean investments
Saudi maintains stable oil supply amid growing tensions
Bursa Malaysia inks collaboration with UMW, Maybank to roll out centralised...
Greenhouse gas emissions rose in Rhode Island.
International trade rises as commerce ministry lays out 2023 plans
Tens of thousands protest in Berlin against the war in Ukraine
KLCI falls as investors take profit, ringgit at 4.4760
Russian airstrike hits base in western Ukraine kills 35
Asian FX, stocks rise as strong U.S. GDP data aids risk...
‘No city anymore’: Mariupol survivors take train to safety.
Taiwan fears impact of US chip restrictions
WHO says 99% of the world’s population breathes poor-quality air.
Secret intelligence has an unusually public role in the Ukraine war.
SpaceX launches 3 visitors to the space station for $55M each
Indonesia hikes fuel prices by 30%, cuts energy subsidies
Poland to end Russian oil imports; Germany warns on gas.
The US to seek Russia’s suspension from Human Rights Council.
Russian President claims lead on hypersonic weapons, surpassing US
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific flags up to US$893.77 million loss in...
The US doubts the new Russian war chief can end Moscow’s...
Hundreds Of thousands hit Pakistani streets to protest Imran Khan’s ouster
Russian space chief: Sanctions could imperil space station.
Asia stocks edge up despite global growth worries.
New rules for companies on climate risks proposed by SEC.
UN chief: Don’t let Russia crisis fuel climate destruction.
Intel unveils $88B chipmaking expansion plan for Europe
Standard Chartered Malaysia Launches SmartStocks
Trudeau reaches deal to keep his party in power till 2025
US forces returning to Philippines to counter China threats
Malaysian banks rating intact despite US bank failures – RAM Ratings
US seeks tighter UN sanctions after N. Korea missile test
IMF set to provide $2.9 billion to help crisis-hit Sri Lanka
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 […]
Cyberattack in Ukraine war affected thousands across Europe.
Iranian Soleimani’s death served “American Justice,” says President Trump
Police focus on van renter in Brooklyn subway shooting probe
Malaysia exports rise 9.8% to RM204.99bil in Feb
IAEA sends staff to all Ukraine nuclear plants in safety bid
Activists stage global climate protest, slam Ukraine war.
Bursa Malaysia announces 21 additions to F4GBM index constituents
OPEC advances meeting to discuss oil price cuts amid coronavirus
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 […]
National leaders say Iranian missile struck down Ukraine Int’l flight
EcoWorld in end-financing tie-up with Public Bank
EU and UK hit Russia with wider sanctions that target luxury
Refugee exodus reaches 2.8 million as Russian strikes hit west Ukraine
Congress votes to suspend Russia’s trade status, enact an oil ban
New Russian offensive underway in Ukraine, says NATO
EU slams ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine but new sanctions unlikely
Europe bans Russian diesel, other oil products over Ukraine
Asia’s US$350bil gas projects intensify the clean energy debate.
Ukraine war imperils wheat, but farmers are in no rush to...
Wins for pro-Putin leaders buttress autocracies in Europe.
Silicon Valley Bank SVB run exposes rifts in venture capital world
EV-related stocks advance after Tesla gets approval to import electric vehicles...
Ukrainian forces retake areas near Kyiv amid fear of traps.
Global semiconductor equipment sales to hit record US$108.5bil this year
UN to vote on suspending Russia from the rights council.
China’s Ant Financial applies for banking license in Singapore, joining Grab...
Lithuania cuts off Russian gas imports and urges the EU to...
Asia stocks extend losses as Ukraine war, China’s Covid-19 surge hit...
Singapore core inflation cools while acceleration risks loom
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) Financial seeks bankruptcy protection as banking turmoil...
New China-Laos-Thailand train builds efficiency for China and Asean trade
The Dystopian Dance of Wealth and Politics
Vietnam lures US$3.1 billion in FDI in first two months of...
World Bank official says war-driven oil price hikes to slash growth...
RHB Bank on course to meet KPI targets
The U.S. reinstates 352 product exclusions from China tariffs.
Poland-Ukraine ties seen as a target of Russian disinformation
The US, EU sign data transfer deal to ease privacy concerns
Russia’s invasion drives NATO rethink of Europe force stance.
Germany seeks to boost renewable energy and cut Russian imports.
Canada condemns Russia and China over vetoed Syria aid
Oil prices climb after Opec+ keeps output cut targets, China eases...
Three nations to be largest sovereign sukuk issuers
NATO planes to be sent to Romania to eye Russian activity
CIA director visits Kyiv, meets with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
‘No mercy’: Mariupol bombing compared to Nazi war crimes.
UK regulator revokes license of Russia-backed broadcaster RT.
World Bank President urges lawmakers to prioritize debt management to avert...
Oil price plunges as Saudi Arabia retaliates with Russia
Xi Jinping’s Diplomatic Nuance: Two-State Solution and Humanitarian Aid Amid Gaza...
The U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine invasion.
Asian shares rise ahead of Fed decision on rate hike
US accuses Russia of endangering nuclear arms control treaty
What to expect next as US-China trade deal gets inked
Hope fading as deaths in Turkey, Syria earthquake surpasses 15,000
Singapore bank stocks hit by Credit Suisse crisis
Sarawak targets revenue of RM11bil by 2023
US-Iran tensions put world market on edge
UN assembly suspends Russia from top human rights body
Guyana OKs Exxon’s $10B Yellowtail offshore oil project.
Australian PM Scott Morrison faces anger for taking Holiday amid bushfire...
Thailand, France and Mexico strengthen environmental protection with plastic ban
Mariupol’s dead put at 5,000 as Ukraine braces in the east.
Biden approves $800M in new military assistance for Ukraine
EU approves new sanctions against Russia over Ukraine war
Malaysia’s total trade up 8.6% to RM236bil in December 2022
Asian stock markets mixed ahead of latest US jobs reading
Malaysian economy relatively resilient in 2023, says ICAEW
Finland, Sweden move ahead toward possible NATO membership
UN worries about unemployment of 470M people worldwide
World stocks rise as Mid-East tensions wane
Russian stock market, crushed by war, will partially reopen
Maybank introduces financing solution for EV, hybrid users
US banks warn of recession amid rising inflation
Hope Amidst Conflict: Israel and Hamas Agree to Ceasefire, Releasing Hostages...
EU eyes Russian officials, banks, industry for sanctions.
Biden pledges new Ukraine aid warns Russia on chemical weapons.
Security Scare in Georgetown: Secret Service Agents Thwart Break-in Targeting Naomi...
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 […]
High energy costs trigger unrest in parts of Europe.
Ukraine war drives the US, EU deal to undercut Russian energy
EU officials visit Kyiv as Russia strikes civilian target
War censorship exposes Putin’s leaky internet controls
Fire and Rain: West to get more one-two extreme climate hits.
Malaysia’s palm oil stocks slide 6.56% in Feb
Malaysia Banks to be held up by resilient earnings
Biden will travel to Europe for Ukraine talks: White House
IBM partners with new chipmaker Rapidus to make up lost ground
Ukraine accuses Russia of the massacre, a city strewn with bodies.
Internet speed slows down globally due to coronavirus
Zelenskyy evokes Holocaust as he appeals to Israel for aid.
Biden’s China ‘pivot’ complicated by Russia’s war in Ukraine.
China and Russia scolded by the US for failure to condemn...
EU faces big subsidy rift before facing US
WTO warns of ‘real’ recession risk in some major economies
China accepts help from int’l experts as coronavirus worsens
Boustead Plantations expects continued volatility in palm oil prices
Malaysia consumer sector expected to remain robust
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan protests to the U.S. about alleged...
Indonesia’s Asean presidency to focus on economic growth, says senior minister...
Bank Negara issues exposure draft on licensing and regulatory framework for...
Biden, Modi to speak as US presses for a hard line...
Chile ratifies CPTPP, a big opportunity for Malaysian businesses: Tengku Zafrul
European inflation soars to a record 7.5% on fuel, food costs.
Council of Europe expels Russia from human rights body.
Global food prices in 2022 hit record high amid drought, war
Putin wants ‘unfriendly countries’ to pay rubles for gas.
US to send $3.75B in military aid to Ukraine, its neighbors
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 […]