Biden's first 100 days: COVID-19, jobs, foreign policy, immigration, guns and dogs
US President Joe Biden completes 100 days in office on Friday, April 30.
Wed Apr 28 2021
Proposed economy recovery plan needs to aid micro, small businesses
SMEs accounted for 70 per cent of the country's 98.5 per cent of small and medium enterprises, and they were mainly involved in the services sector.
Fri Jun 05 2020
Pegging ringgit during COVID-19 not appropriate - Economist
Pegging the ringgit during the COVID-19 crisis is not appropriate, given the issues confronting the nation are related to health and economic integration.
Fri Jun 05 2020
Half of U.S. states easing coronavirus restrictions as jobless numbers grow
The enormous pressure on states to reopen was highlighted in new Labor Department data showing some 30 million Americans seeking unemployment benefits since March 21.
Fri May 01 2020
Virus pushes US unemployment toward highest since Depression
About one in six American workers have lost their jobs in the past five weeks due to COVID-19.
Fri Apr 24 2020
Hit by a crisis like no other, global growth to contract by 3 pct in 2020 - IMF
Real gross domestic product growth (GDP) is now projected at -3.0 per cent in 2020, a recession much worse than the 0.1 per cent contraction during the 2009 global financial crisis.
Wed Apr 15 2020
Two lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic: Be debt-free and have a financial buffer
Many economists are quite sure the economic impact of COVID-19 will likely be worse than the Great Depression of the 1930s.
Sat Apr 11 2020
Obama challenges Congress on inequality
In his annual State of the Union address, Obama vowed to use his executive powers to lift up workers, improve education and clean the environment if his foes in Congress balk at more sweeping action.
Wed Jan 29 2014
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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