Three M'sian women named to Forbes' 50 over 50: Asia 2024 list
Forbes' 50 Over 50: Asia 2024 list features 50 inspirational women across Asia-Pacific.
Wed Jan 17 2024
Urgent need for Malaysia to improve public service delivery, says Sta Maria
She said the pandemic also exposed widening gaps among the population and its growing inequalities.
Tue Mar 16 2021
Tengku Zafrul, Rebecca discuss challenges of hosting APEC
Tengku Zafrul said he had received a call from Rebecca to discuss the progress of APEC, specifically the finance track.
Wed Jun 24 2020
Stronger Cooperation Essential to Address Regional Challenges: APEC
The digital economy can foster opportunities that reduce inequality, explained Sta Maria during a visit to the United States to bolster collaboration with the tech community.
Fri Jan 10 2020
Rebecca Sta Maria becomes IDEAS Chairman
Former MITI Secretary General Tan Sri Rebecca Sta Maria becomes IDEAS Chairman, sets focus on ASEAN economic integration.
Wed Nov 29 2017
TPPA the most challenging yet most memorable moment - Rebecca
The former International Trade and Industry Ministry secretary-general said winning the three-day TPPA debate was an achievement for her.
Sun Jul 03 2016
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025