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
PM announces substantial Budget 2025 hastening Malaysia to become Asian economic powerhouse
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said it would create jobs and also tackle financial leakages to enhance public spending efficiency.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Sinwar's death came at the end of months of searching by Israel
The operation which finally killed Yahya Sinwar was not a planned and targeted strike, Israeli officials said.
Fri Oct 18 2024
World sees first increase in extreme poverty in 20 years: UN report
The report highlights urgent need to reform international development finance to better support country-level responses to global crises.
Fri Oct 18 2024
J-Hope, of South Korea's BTS, finishes military service
J-Hope is the second member of the seven-member group to wrap up the mandatory national service that has put their music careers on hold.
Thu Oct 17 2024
PM checks on final preparations for Budget 2025
The Prime Minister will table Budget 2025 in Parliament at 4 pm tomorrow.
Thu Oct 17 2024
[Media Statement] Budget 2025 wishlist by Curlec
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Curlec, Zac Liew, shares key priorities in promoting financial inclusion.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Sinkhole incident: Full investigation results in final stages of review - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the reports will be first presented to Cabinet before any decision is made on whether to disclose them to the public.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Tennis - 'King of Clay' Nadal to end stellar career after injury-hit spell
Rafa Nadal will call time on his illustrious but injury-plagued career after next month's Davis Cup Finals.
Thu Oct 10 2024
BRICS financial bloc to hold meeting on October 11- Russian Ministry
The meeting will also focus on improving international monetary and financial system, global economic prospects, BRICS countries' economies.
Mon Oct 07 2024
What makes a person seem wise? Global study finds that cultures do differ - but not as much as you’d think
Recognising shared values is crucial for bridging cultural divides, especially in times when global cooperation is more important than ever.
Sun Oct 06 2024
BRICS to focus on speeding up North-South Corridor development - Russian Chamber of Commerce
The projects in the pipeline cover financial services, investment, industrial and energy development, trade and international cooperation.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Australian court upholds order for Musk's X to pay $418,000 fine over anti-child abuse probe
X had challenged the fine but the Federal Court of Australia ruled it was obliged to respond to a notice from the eSafety Commissioner.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Sexual harassment victims must find courage to report incidents - Nancy
Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri explains that failing to report the matter would result in no legal action being pursued.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Taiwan girds for weakening Typhoon Krathon, shuts down for second day
The island shut down for a second day with hundreds of flights grounded and financial markets closed.
Thu Oct 03 2024
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