Inflation, economic growth forecasts not affected by targeted subsidy implementation - MoF
According to MoF, the official 2024 forecasts for inflation and GDP growth remain at 2.0-3.5 per cent and 4.0-5.0 per cent, respectively.
Wed Jul 31 2024
BMI forecasts positive consumer spending growth in Malaysia
BMI expects household spending growth to improve over 2023, driven by sustained economic expansion and normalizing consumption levels.
Tue Jul 16 2024
UK's Labour to win largest majority in modern history, YouGov forecasts
Analysis predicted that Labour would win 431 seats, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives expected to win 102.
Thu Jul 04 2024
Bangkok’s AI forecasts downpours 3 hours early
By utilising AI Nowcast system, Bangkok can analyse weather data and enhance the performance of its existing radar stations.
Tue Mar 19 2024
'Look what you made me do': Taylor Swift attends film premiere, moves up release
Ticket sales for Taylor Swift are expected to set records for a concert film, and industry analysts have been upping their forecasts.
Thu Oct 12 2023
MetMalaysia forecasts rain in east, north of Sabah
MetMalaysia said strong winds and rough seas in the South China Sea warning is in effect until Thursday (Jan 5).
Mon Jan 02 2023
Sri Lanka shuts schools as cyclonic storm raises pollution, India braces for landfall
Cyclone Mandous passed by Sri Lanka's coast, raising strong winds and rain, with forecasts that it will approach India's southeastern coast.
Fri Dec 09 2022
Thunderstorms expected in several areas in Sarawak on nomination day
MetMalaysia forecasts thunderstorms in several areas in Sarawak on the nomination day of the 12th state election tomorrow.
Sun Dec 05 2021
Malaysia's takaful industry to continue steady growth this year - Fitch
Other factors include strong economic growth, which the credit rating agency forecasts at 6.7 per cent in 2021.
Wed Mar 10 2021
Healthier economic outlook expected in coming months - Statistics Dept
The positive vibes were in line with the forecasts by local and international agencies that expected a better economic condition this year.
Wed Feb 24 2021
MetMalaysia refutes claim of Malaysia experiencing cold weather like in London in February
The public is advised to get authentic information on weather forecasts and warnings through the official website of MET Malaysia.
Tue Jan 05 2021
France and Germany thrust into lockdown as second COVID-19 wave sweeps Europe
Macron said the virus is circulating at a speed that not even the most pessimistic forecasts had anticipated.
Thu Oct 29 2020
MetMalaysia forecasts no major floods in Kelantan this year
The Malaysian Meteorology Department (MetMalaysia) has forecasted no major flood occurrences in Kelantan or other states this year.
Wed Oct 07 2020
Japan voters to deliver verdict on PM Abe's nearly five-year rule
Media forecasts show Abe's gamble on the snap poll is likely to pay off.
Sun Oct 22 2017
Airbus forecasts 15,000 planes in Asia Pacific
France-based aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, has forecast that the fleet in Asia Pacific would increase to over 15,000 from the current 6,000 in the next 20 years.
Mon Mar 20 2017
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024