Rubber glove industry to contribute up to RM12.4bil in export revenue this year
Datuk Chan Foong Hin said for the first half of 2024, the rubber glove industry trade has surged to RM6.8 billion.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Coffee firms won't be ready to comply with EU deforestation law - report
Malaysia has said the law is a "deliberate effort" to increase costs and barriers for its palm oil sector - a key source of export revenue.
Thu Sep 14 2023
Zuraida: Malaysia able to achieve RM23.6b rubber gloves export revenue this year
Zuraida also said that the need to use rubber gloves, following a global increase in hygiene culture, will simultaneously increase demand.
Wed Aug 03 2022
12MP: Halal industry to contribute 8.1 pct to GDP, RM56 bln export revenue in 2025
The halal industry is expected to generate RM56 billion export revenue in 2025 compared to RM30.6 billion in 2020, according to the 12MP.
Mon Sep 27 2021
South Korea, U.S. agree on pressure for North Korea, China media warns on sanctions
The United Nations Security Council unanimously imposed new sanctions on North Korea on Saturday that could slash its $3 billion annual export revenue by a third.
Mon Aug 07 2017
How North Korean seafood ends up in countries that ban it
But 15 vendors interviewed at the market say the fish came in from North Korea to be processed, packaged and mostly sold in China.
Wed Dec 21 2016
Iran plans to triple gas export revenues to US$10 billion
Iran's gas export revenues are projected to increase from US$3.5 billion to US$10 billion in the next Iranian calendar year.
Tue May 14 2013
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