
US, Indo-Pacific countries launch new-generation trade talks shunning tariff cuts
Economic ministers from the US and 13 Indo-Pacific countries launch negotiations on Washington's first major pan-Asian trade engagement.
Thu Sep 08 2022

Oil eases in Asian trade after OPEC cut
Oil eased in Asian trade Thursday, taking a breather after soaring nearly 10 percent on the wings of OPEC's decision to carry out its first output cut in eight years.
Thu Dec 01 2016

Pound extends rally in Asia as Brexit fears ease
Long-running fears of a pro-Brexit vote on June 23 had been hammering the British currency and became heightened in recent weeks as the "Leave" campaign pulled ahead in the polls.
Mon Jun 20 2016

Oil prices drop 3 percent as investors retreat from overnight gains
Oil prices fell 3 percent in Asian trade on Tuesday, with investors covering short positions and taking profits after Brent and U.S. crude soared more than 8 percent in the previous session.
Tue Sep 01 2015

Oil prices mixed in Asian trade
Oil prices were mixed in Asia as fighting between pro-government forces and Iran-backed rebels in Yemen fuels fears about supply disruption.
Mon Apr 27 2015

Oil prices rebound in Asian trade
Oil prices rebounded in Asia following steep losses in the previous session, but analysts said gains were capped by a strengthening US dollar and persistent concerns about a global supply glut.
Wed Mar 11 2015

Oil prices stabilise in Asian trade
Oil prices stabilised in Asia following sharp gains in the previous session as dealers predicted the end of volatile trading.
Mon Mar 02 2015

Dollar down in Asian trade
The dollar fell in Asia Monday after a report revealed a decline in US wages that could dampen consumer spending and delay an interest rate increase.
Mon Jan 12 2015

Oil prices down in Asian trade
Oil prices fell in Asia Monday as dealers await fresh leads from top crude consumer the United States, while analysts warned there are likely still further losses to come.
Mon Jan 05 2015

Oil struggles in Asia after OPEC maintains output levels
Oil prices struggled in Asian trade Friday after the OPEC cartel decided against cutting production despite a global glut that has sent prices collapsing to multi-year lows.
Fri Nov 28 2014

Oil prices rise in Asia
Oil prices rose in Asian trade Wednesday ahead of the US Department of Energy's crude stockpiles report and a testimony in Congress by Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen.
Wed May 07 2014

Oil prices rise in Asian trade
Oil prices edged higher in Asian trade Wednesday following upbeat global economic data but a lack of fresh leads was curbing further gains, analysts said
Wed Apr 02 2014

Oil prices surge as Ukraine mobilises army
Oil prices surged in Asian trade Monday as Ukraine's Western-backed government mobilised the army with Russia poised to invade.
Mon Mar 03 2014

Oil flat in Asian trade amid US oversupply concerns
Oil prices were flat in Asian trade Friday with investors increasingly concerned over growing US crude stockpiles
Fri Nov 29 2013

Oil prices rise after Egypt bloodbath
Oil prices rose in Asian trade Thursday on concerns that escalating violence in Egypt will disrupt supplies from the Middle East, analysts said.
Thu Aug 15 2013

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025