Chinese hackers breached US Commerce chief's emails; Blinken warns Chinese counterpart
The intrusion activity began in May and continued for roughly one month.
Fri Jul 14 2023
TikTok hits 150 mil U.S. monthly users, up from 100 million in 2020
TikTok said it has spent more than $1.5 billion on rigorous data security efforts, rejects spying allegations.
Tue Mar 21 2023
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
US to host virtual meeting on Tuesday of Indo-Pacific trade, economic ministers
Biden wants to use IPEF as a platform to raise environmental, labour and other standards across Asia.
Mon Jul 25 2022
Biden's Asian economic talks include 13 countries, and no China
The White House says the deal offers no tariff relief to the countries that join, including India, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Mon May 23 2022
Russia promises 'silence' for Ukrainians to flee battered cities
The number of refugees created by the biggest assault on a European country since World War Two surpasses 2 million.
Wed Mar 09 2022
US says new Indo-Pacific economic framework not typical trade deal
Raimondo said discussions on the framework are in preliminary stages, but could involve several key areas including the digital economy.
Fri Nov 19 2021
US seeks new robust economic framework with Indo-Pacific allies
While the US has no plans to join the pact, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said the new framework aims to be more inclusive than CPTPP.
Thu Nov 18 2021
Malaysia, US to strengthen cooperation on cybersecurity, digital economy
Malaysia and the US have agreed to strengthen the cooperation in various fields including cybersecurity, digital economy and technology transfers.
Thu Nov 18 2021
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Thu Nov 18 2021
Malaysia, US ink joint statement to enhance collaboration in trade, investment - Azmin Ali
The agreement to collaborate involves climate change mitigating products, digital trade, medical devices, and electrical and electronics.
Thu Nov 18 2021
Ismail Sabri receives courtesy call from US Secretary of Commerce
Ismail Sabri said they discussed the potential development of cooperation as well as opportunities to explore new avenues.
Thu Nov 18 2021
US official warns cyberattacks are 'here to stay'
Warner urges debate on possibly making it illegal for companies to pay ransoms to cyberattackers.
Mon Jun 07 2021
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024