B8 is too much for a pack of noodles, says commerce minister
2022-08-16
Instant noodle manufacturers’ requested two-baht-per-pack price increase is too much, according to Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit.Continue Reading
Soaring coal prices lift BHP to highest profit in 11 years
2022-08-16
BENGALURU: BHP Group Ltd reported bumper profits on Tuesday on the back of gains in prices of coal and other commodities, and declined to rule out a second approach in its spurned $6 billion bid for OZ Minerals. Read full storyContinue Reading
FBM KLCI jumps in growing anticipation of corporate earnings
2022-08-16
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI climbed more than 10 points in the morning session as fears over an economic slowdown in China were offset by optimism over corporate earnings results scheduled for release over the next two weeks. Read full storyContinue Reading
Ringgit opens lower against US$ as weak China economic data continues to weigh
2022-08-16
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar today as poor Chinese economic data weighed on emerging currencies, including the ringgit, analysts said. Read full storyContinue Reading
Study: Two in five workers in Singapore would not accept a job if they cannot work from home
2022-08-15
Two in five workers in Singapore would not accept a job if they are not able to work from home, according to a recent study. Read full storyContinue Reading
Kim’s sister: ‘Giggly princess, de facto queen’
2022-08-15
SEOUL – Tour guides don’t commonly threaten to hurl their charges off tour buses, but it happened in 2005 in Pyongyang. This writer was part of a visiting delegation of overseas reporters in North Korea when a German journalist approached the tour guide, a Mr. Choi, with a brace of seemingly reasonable questions. First, she […]
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China lithium hub Sichuan cuts power supply to industry amid heatwave
2022-08-15
Several cities will see temperatures of 42 degree Celsius this week, said the China Meteorological Administration, which has issued a high-temperature alert for four consecutive days since Aug 11. The move by a province that produces about half the country’s lithium, used in electric vehicle batteries, is expected to pushContinue Reading
Independence day speech: PM Narendra Modi calls on Indians to fight misogyny
2022-08-15
In the Independence Day speech, the PM mentioned there was no space for discrimination in new India.Continue Reading
Mavcap appoints new COO and chief investment officer
2022-08-15
New COO, investment decision officer to spearhead impact investmentHave in-depth experience plus proven outstanding track records Malaysia Investment capital Management Berhad (Mavcap) has announced the particular appointment of Noor Amy Ismail as chief operating official (COO) and Paramjit Singh Gill because chief investment officer (CIO) effective Aug 1 .In a statement…Continue Reading
Thai GDP notches fastest growth in a year on eased Covid curbs
2022-08-15
BANGKOK: Thailand’s economy expanded at the fastest pace in a year in the second quarter as eased COVID-19 restrictions increased activity and travel and leisure, reinforcing views that more rate hikes will be needed to curb inflationary pressures. Read full story Continue Reading