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
Oil eases in Asian trade after OPEC cut
Oil eased in Asian trade Thursday, taking a breather after soaring nearly 10 percent on the wings of OPEC's decision to carry out its first output cut in eight years.
Thu Dec 01 2016
Pound extends rally in Asia as Brexit fears ease
Long-running fears of a pro-Brexit vote on June 23 had been hammering the British currency and became heightened in recent weeks as the "Leave" campaign pulled ahead in the polls.
Mon Jun 20 2016
Oil prices drop 3 percent as investors retreat from overnight gains
Oil prices fell 3 percent in Asian trade on Tuesday, with investors covering short positions and taking profits after Brent and U.S. crude soared more than 8 percent in the previous session.
Tue Sep 01 2015
Oil prices mixed in Asian trade
Oil prices were mixed in Asia as fighting between pro-government forces and Iran-backed rebels in Yemen fuels fears about supply disruption.
Mon Apr 27 2015
Oil prices rebound in Asian trade
Oil prices rebounded in Asia following steep losses in the previous session, but analysts said gains were capped by a strengthening US dollar and persistent concerns about a global supply glut.
Wed Mar 11 2015
Oil prices stabilise in Asian trade
Oil prices stabilised in Asia following sharp gains in the previous session as dealers predicted the end of volatile trading.
Mon Mar 02 2015
Dollar down in Asian trade
The dollar fell in Asia Monday after a report revealed a decline in US wages that could dampen consumer spending and delay an interest rate increase.
Mon Jan 12 2015
Oil prices down in Asian trade
Oil prices fell in Asia Monday as dealers await fresh leads from top crude consumer the United States, while analysts warned there are likely still further losses to come.
Mon Jan 05 2015
Oil struggles in Asia after OPEC maintains output levels
Oil prices struggled in Asian trade Friday after the OPEC cartel decided against cutting production despite a global glut that has sent prices collapsing to multi-year lows.
Fri Nov 28 2014
Oil prices rise in Asia
Oil prices rose in Asian trade Wednesday ahead of the US Department of Energy's crude stockpiles report and a testimony in Congress by Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen.
Wed May 07 2014
Oil prices rise in Asian trade
Oil prices edged higher in Asian trade Wednesday following upbeat global economic data but a lack of fresh leads was curbing further gains, analysts said
Wed Apr 02 2014
Oil prices surge as Ukraine mobilises army
Oil prices surged in Asian trade Monday as Ukraine's Western-backed government mobilised the army with Russia poised to invade.
Mon Mar 03 2014
Oil flat in Asian trade amid US oversupply concerns
Oil prices were flat in Asian trade Friday with investors increasingly concerned over growing US crude stockpiles
Fri Nov 29 2013
Oil prices rise after Egypt bloodbath
Oil prices rose in Asian trade Thursday on concerns that escalating violence in Egypt will disrupt supplies from the Middle East, analysts said.
Thu Aug 15 2013
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024