WTO backs EU in deforestation case against Malaysia
The EU stipulated that the use of biofuels for which forests had been cleared for planting could not be used to achieve the target.
Wed Mar 06 2024
Japan may take China to WTO over Fukushima-driven seafood import ban
Filing a WTO complaint might become an option if protesting to China through diplomatic routes is ineffective, Sanae Takaichi said.
Wed Aug 30 2023
Malaysia lauds significant outcome of the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference
The 12th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland has resulted in groundbreaking accomplishments in several key areas of the negotiations.
Sat Jun 18 2022
China attack on Taiwan would hit global trade more than Ukraine war, says Taiwan
The Taipei govt has reported no signs of an imminent attack from China but Taiwan has raised its alert level since the Ukraine war began.
Wed Jun 15 2022
WTO: Malaysia to urge for a reset of priorities for seamless trade flows - Azmin
Azmin said top on the list will be the challenges facing the multilateral trading system.
Thu Jun 09 2022
Diet-related illness increases with availability of red meat: Study
Researchers focused on illness and death rates from three diseases strongly linked to red and processed meat consumption.
Fri Nov 19 2021
RCEP can be an economic recovery tool against COVID-19, says expert
Once in effect, the RCEP will eliminate tariffs on as much as 90 per cent of goods traded between its signatories over the next 20 years.
Thu Jul 01 2021
Low vaccination rates in some countries "dangerous" for everyone: IMF Chief
Georgieva noted that countries with more fiscal space and rapid vaccinations are coming out of the crisis faster.
Wed Jun 02 2021
Malaysia says WTO agreed to establish panel to examine EU palm oil rules
Palm oil producers say some EU member states have started to phase it out ahead of the deadline.
Mon May 31 2021
Countries urge broader patent waivers than just COVID vaccines
More than 60 countries have presented a revision of their text before the WTO on ditching intellectual property protect protections.
Mon May 24 2021
South Africa warns of 'vaccine apartheid' if rich countries hog shots
Ramaphosa called on South Africans to support the waiver on the IP rights for vaccines as it should be "a global public good".
Mon May 10 2021
WTO vaccine waiver could take months to negotiate, faces opposition: Experts
Some Republican lawmakers are pushing the argument that the decision will hand American technology to China.
Fri May 07 2021
Vaccine IP waiver could take months for WTO to negotiate - Experts
Ten meetings in seven months have failed to move WTO members toward consensus on the original waiver proposal.
Thu May 06 2021
US backs giving poorer countries access to COVID-19 vaccine patents, reversing stance
Biden threw his support behind waiving intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines.
Thu May 06 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
A court in India's capital, New Delhi, has become the last hope for many hospitals struggling to get oxygen for COVID-19 patients.
Wed May 05 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024