AWANI Review: WeWork’s Fallout: A reflection or anomaly in co-working demand?
WeWork's bankruptcy filing shouldn't be misinterpreted as a broader industry downturn. Local operators Stephanie Ping and Andrew Yeow of WORQ say that as offices continue to pivot towards flexible working, so too does the demand for co-working space.
Sat Nov 25 2023
UN to cut food aid for Rohingya refugees, citing fund shortfall
Donor budgets have been stretched by the pandemic, economic downturn and crises across the globe.
Fri Feb 17 2023
Is the golden age over for NFTs?
The NFT industry continues to be impacted by the downturn in the cryptocurrency market.
Sat Jul 30 2022
Experts: GST is great but fix problems before reintroduction
With the twin shocks of increased spending and economic downturn, Malaysia is in sore need of funds to replenish its depleted coffers.
Fri Jun 10 2022
PH considering offer to join MPN, COVID-19 Special Committee
Pakatan Harapan in a joint statement today, stated the importance of tackling the pandemic and economic downturn together.
Wed Aug 25 2021
Analysis: Rationale behind issuance of RM50,000 compound
Is it reasonable to impose a compound as high as RM50,000 for SOP violations when many are still struggling due to the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic?
Thu Apr 29 2021
Biden to name Yellen to Treasury to lead US from sharp economic downturn
Investors see Yellen as a force for more fiscal action to combat the economic crisis unleashed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue Nov 24 2020
Budget 2021: Ministers will not starve just by 30 per cent pay cut - Tun Mahathir
Tun M said there were expenses that could be temporarily delayed, or used for COVID-19, in an effort to address the economic downturn.
Thu Nov 12 2020
UMNO announced a political truce, full support of the Perikatan Nasional - Zahid Hamidi
The party took a stand to support the Perikatan Nasional (PN) on the agenda to help the people and the country face COVID-19 as well as the economic downturn.
Wed Oct 21 2020
PM Lee confident Singapore will weather COVID-19 'storm'
Lee stressed that resilience is needed in the face of the severe economic downturn.
Sun Aug 09 2020
Peninsular Malaysia foremost beneficiary of electricity relief
Peninsular Malaysia is among the foremost beneficiaries of government measures to overcome the economic downturn due to COVID-19.
Mon Jun 29 2020
COVID-19: Do not be fussy about jobs - Saravanan
The public should not be fussy about jobs and should grab any work that comes along as the world is currently facing economic downturn.
Fri Jun 26 2020
COVID-19: South Korea on alert over second wave in summer
South Korea, still stuck in first wave of coronavirus outbreak, is on alert over another potential round of virus infections in the summer, as a significant downturn in the virus appears unlikely.
Fri Jun 19 2020
MDEC: Vision Malaysia 5.0
Digital transformation presents both challenges and opportunities to us all.
Tue Jun 16 2020
UN: Virus could push 14 million into hunger in Latin America
Many of the hungry are informal workers who make up a sizable portion of Latin Americas workforce, while others are newly poor who have lost jobs amidst a historic economic downturn.
Thu May 28 2020
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