[COLUMNIST] Ulu Muda Forest Reserve - "reserved" for logging?
Dwindling water catchment areas equals a danger sign at a highly critical level and imperils our water security.
Wed Sep 14 2022
ACGF plays crucial role in boosting ASEAN green development - MoF
The ACGF provides the impetus needed by AMS to bridge the viability gap for green infrastructure projects in the ASEAN region.
Fri Oct 29 2021
Govt need to continue fiscal measures to address rising poverty, says ADB chief economist
Sawada said more than 100 million people are falling below the international poverty line and causing serious social issues.
Wed Apr 28 2021
Students affected by school closures may lose US$180 in expected annual income - ADB
Overall, students in developing Asia have lost 29 per cent of a year of learning on average.
Wed Apr 28 2021
Taliban backs vaccine drive as Afghan government receives $112 million funding pledge
The immunisation drive will have to take place amid relentless violence in the country.
Wed Jan 27 2021
ASEAN3 finance ministers need to hold talks over COVID-19 - ADBI
The ASEAN3 Finance Ministers Meeting should be convened to coordinate the stimulus programmes of individual countries in combating the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wed Apr 29 2020
An Attack of Bad Ideas on GLCs
Asian Development Bank (ADB) economist levels accusations that GLC muscle stifles the Malaysian economy. PNB chairman Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar speaks to AWANI Review's Razak Chik.
Fri Dec 22 2017
10 women behind key technology breakthroughs
According to the Asian Development Bank, women in the region are on average 70 percent less likely than men to be in the labour force.
Tue Mar 08 2016
Climate change will cause 'serious economic losses' in Pacific
A new report by the bank released in Sydney, "Economics of Climate Change in the Pacific", showed that losses would range between 2.9 percent and 15.2 percent of annual gross domestic product by 2100.
Tue Nov 26 2013
ADB trims Asia growth forecasts on China slowdown
China's slowing economic growth is weakening momentum throughout the rest of Asia, the Asian Development Bank said Tuesday.
Tue Jul 16 2013
Japan PM nominates ADB head Kuroda as BoJ chief
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday nominated Asian Development Bank chief Haruhiko Kuroda as the next governor of the Bank of Japan.
Thu Feb 28 2013
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024