Malaysia among economies to win big from high commodity prices - Moody's Analytics
Central banks have snapped into action, with bank governors in the Philippines and Malaysia raising rates, Rogers said.
Tue May 24 2022
Malaysia's outlook tentatively optimistic - Moody's Analytics
Malaysia's outlook is tentatively optimistic as the domestic economy has largely reopened and restrictions are unlikely to be reinstated despite the Omicron wave, Moody's Analytics said.
Mon Mar 07 2022
Malaysia's Q2 2021 GDP could have been higher
PublicInvest Research said the 16.1 per cent GDP growth in Q2 2021 was boosted by a low-base effect.
Mon Aug 16 2021
Olympics - Women's interest in Games on the rise - Research report
Data analytics company Nielsen Sports said 45 pct of women in the world's largest economies have shown interest in the Games.
Wed Jul 14 2021
Combine data sharing, community participation in controlling COVID-19 - Infectious disease expert
Malaysia should have well-connected data sharing on COVID-19 cases in the country, so that contact tracing can be done more effectively.
Thu Jul 08 2021
Malaysia's economic recovery affected by surge in COVID-19 cases
Malaysia's economic recovery is expected to be affected by the latest surge in COVID-19 infections that triggered a two-week lockdown.
Mon Jun 07 2021
Wider vaccination and herd immunity are vital to the recovery - Moody's analytics
A stronger push towards wider vaccination and herd immunity will be key to the domestic recovery and should facilitate an economic rebound as emergence of new COVID-19 variant poses high risk.
Fri May 14 2021
Malaysia's GDP likely to grow by 0.5 per cent in Q1 2021 - Moody's Analytics
Malaysia's economy has benefitted from a relatively strong trade position.
Mon May 10 2021
How did Game of Thrones become such a 'phenomenon'?
The global success of "Game of Thrones" remains as much a mystery as how anyone ever built a 700-foot wall entirely out of ice.
Sat Apr 17 2021
APAC economy continues to lead global growth amid vaccine rollout - Moody's Analytics
The region will be supported in the second half of this year by increased immunity and less social distancing despite logistical difficulties.
Tue Mar 16 2021
Sriwijaya Air crash places Indonesia's aviation safety under fresh spotlight
Most air accidents are caused by a combination of factors that can take months to establish.
Sun Jan 10 2021
Malaysian banks underspend in technology, threatened by big tech firms in virtual banking
Global Data, a data analytics and consulting company, had projected Malaysia's tech industry to invest about US$25.2 billion.
Thu Dec 03 2020
Time for MAS and unions to look beyond bailouts
Political interference can waste even the best talents and may have contributed to the failure of past turnaround efforts.
Mon Nov 30 2020
Apple expected to unveil updates to Watches, iPads
Apple plans to unveil a service offering virtual fitness classes in which the watch could play a role as part of a larger bundle of content.
Tue Sep 15 2020
What should new entrepreneurs know about Digital Marketing?
With an estimated 18.4 million smartphone users in Malaysia, this is where your business can flourish and reach out to the customers you want.
Tue Sep 24 2019
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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