Malaysia central bank increases interest rate to 2 . 25%, second hike this year to support financial growth
BNM declared that economic activity in the country has continued in order to strengthen in recent months, with exports and retail spending indicators assert the positive growth momentum, supported by the changeover to endemicity. This said that the reopening of the global economic climate and the improvement in labourContinue Reading
Felicia Teo case: Suspect’s guilty plea adjourned as defence says ‘multiple issues to resolve’
SINGAPORE: A court hearing for a suspect who was set to plead guilty in the case of Ms Felicia Teo Wei Ling, who was reported missing in 2007 and later presumed dead, was adjourned on Wednesday (Jul 6). Speaking to the media, the defence counsel for Ahmad Danial Mohamed Rafa’ee,Continue Reading
Not ‘business as usual’ for G20 foreign ministers meeting in Bali
G20 international ministers travel to the resort island of Bali this week to get a meeting that will be overshadowed by the war within Ukraine, with Russia’s attendance creating rifts in the bloc as host Indonesia tries to mediate. The Group of twenty includes Western countries that have accused MoscowContinue Reading
Scandals plague South Korean president Yoon’s candidates despite vow to clean up politics
SEOUL: Scandal has price South Korean Leader Yoon Suk-yeol two nominees for an individual ministerial position, an initial in the country’s history and a new problem for a leader facing plunging poll figures. Previous lawmaker Kim Seung-hee withdrew as a nominee for the job associated with health minister on MondayContinue Reading
China foreign minister seeks ‘new golden era’ of ties with Philippines
MANILA: China’s foreign minister mentioned on Wednesday (Jul 6) Beijing has been ready to work with brand new Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to assist usher in what he or she called a “new golden era” in the countries’ relationship. That partnership “turned a new page” with the election ofContinue Reading
Taiwan touts new escadrille advanced training jet’s abilities
TAITUNG, Taiwan: Taiwan’s air force displayed its new hereabouts designed and made fly trainer on Wed (Jul 6), touting the more advanced, combat-capable abilities of the aircraft that will replace aging and accident-prone active equipment. Taiwan’s armed forces are mostly equipped by the North american, but President Tsai Ing-wen hasContinue Reading
Philippines mulls more frequent setting of primitive palm oil reference price
The Malaysian standard palm oil futures fell 22 per cent in June and have slumped more than 20 percent so far in July, a result of Indonesia increasing exports and requirement of Malaysian creation increasing, while worldwide demand is slow amid recession worries. Veri did not give a time periodContinue Reading
Heavy traffic at Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints expected over Hari Raya Haji holiday: ICA
The number of travellers over the first weekend of July hit a record since borders reopened.
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Russia’s Lavrov calls for efforts to protect international laws and regulations
HANOI: Russian International Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday (Jul 6) called on all parties on earth to make efforts to protect international laws because “the world is evolving in a difficult manner”. Lavrov was talking though a translator at a meeting with his Vietnamese counterpart Bui Thanh Son in Hanoi.Continue Reading
Mumbai: Heavy rains provide Indian city to some standstill
Millions are battling flooding and overflowing sewers as monsoon rains lash India’s monetary capital.Continue Reading