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BNM unveils key principles to harness Islamic finance for economic growth

BNM unveils key principles to harness Islamic finance for economic growth

The forum aims to enhancing branding appeal and reaching out to Islamic finance leaders in the Asia-Pacific region.
Tue Nov 05 2024
ASEAN member countries called to boost internal cohesion

ASEAN member countries called to boost internal cohesion

Dr Yose Rizal Damuri highlights vital role of the Asia Pacific region, particularly via ASEAN framework in addressing global challenges.
Wed Jun 05 2024
Amazon to spend nearly $9 bln to expand cloud infra in Singapore

Amazon to spend nearly $9 bln to expand cloud infra in Singapore

The investment adds to the S$11.5 billion the company has already invested in the Asia Pacific Region till 2023, AWS said in a statement.
Tue May 07 2024
[COLUMNIST]: A look ahead to 2024 in Asia Pacific from Red Cross and Red Crescent

[COLUMNIST]: A look ahead to 2024 in Asia Pacific from Red Cross and Red Crescent

Dramatic shifts in power in Afghanistan and Myanmar in 2021 put the Asia Pacific region at the forefront of humanitarian attention.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Kuala Lumpur-Singapore Changi route is world's busiest in air travel - OAG report

Kuala Lumpur-Singapore Changi route is world's busiest in air travel - OAG report

The Asia Pacific region has the busiest routes in the world, claiming seven of the top 10 international routes and nine in domestic travels.
Thu Dec 21 2023
Ministerial delegation to Italy attracts RM3.25 bln potential FDIs

Ministerial delegation to Italy attracts RM3.25 bln potential FDIs

The FDIs were due to Malaysia's strategic location as a gateway to ASEAN and the Asia Pacific region.
Tue Jan 24 2023
Moderna to set up new subsidiary in Malaysia

Moderna to set up new subsidiary in Malaysia

It demonstrates the company's continued commitment to the Asia-Pacific region as an essential part of its long-term strategy and commercial vision.
Wed Feb 16 2022
Four Thai women joins Forbes '50 Over 50: Asia 2022' list

Four Thai women joins Forbes '50 Over 50: Asia 2022' list

This especially 'spotlights women over the age of 50 who are leaving a positive and lasting impact' in the Asia-Pacific region.
Fri Jan 14 2022
Sydney Omicron outbreak could peak by late January, modelling shows

Sydney Omicron outbreak could peak by late January, modelling shows

Australia is now suffering infection rates far higher than elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region.
Fri Jan 07 2022
Which Asia-Pacific countries are re-opening to foreign visitors?

Which Asia-Pacific countries are re-opening to foreign visitors?

Here is a look at which countries are opening up across the Asia-Pacific region and those staying sealed off from the world.
Wed Oct 27 2021
Squid Game-boosted Netflix pulls in subscribers

Squid Game-boosted Netflix pulls in subscribers

Most of the subscriber growth in the quarter came from the Asia-Pacific region, which accounted for 2.2 million added Netflix members.
Wed Oct 20 2021
'Don't worry, come forward': Asian nations get 1st shots

'Don't worry, come forward': Asian nations get 1st shots

Many nations in the Asia-Pacific region are rolling out the first shots for COVID-19 this week.
Wed Feb 24 2021
UTP make history as first team from Malaysia to finish runner-up in World PetroBowl meet

UTP make history as first team from Malaysia to finish runner-up in World PetroBowl meet

UTP's SPE became the first team from Malaysia and the Asia-Pacific region to finish runner-up in the World PetroBowl Championship 2020.
Thu Feb 18 2021
Arrest in Thailand of second drug kingpin tightens dragnet on huge syndicate

Arrest in Thailand of second drug kingpin tightens dragnet on huge syndicate

It is rare for suspected senior drug traffickers to be arrested and successfully prosecuted in the Asia-Pacific region.
Sat Feb 06 2021
New Zealand, Vietnam among best countries managing COVID-19; Malaysia ranks 16th

New Zealand, Vietnam among best countries managing COVID-19; Malaysia ranks 16th

COVID Performance Index ranking showed countries in the Asia-Pacific region were most successful in curbing the spread.
Thu Jan 28 2021
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024