Global economy's recovery hinges on stimulus, virus battle, officials say
Global finance leaders on Tuesday said the world economy had escaped a coronavirus-triggered collapse so far, but warned that failure to conquer the pandemic could crush a fragile recovery.
Wed Oct 14 2020
If elected, South Korea's Moon may put economy ahead of jobs and tax hikes
Moon Jae-in has said he wants to hire more firefighters, teachers and policemen, but his main objective will be to protect a fragile recovery in Asia's fourth-largest economy.
Mon May 08 2017
Abe unveils economic revival plans for Japan
Japan's PM promised to slash Japan's corporate tax rate and tackle sectors long sheltered by the state.
Tue Jun 24 2014
World Bank appoints Judith Green as country manager for Malaysia
The newly created position will have Judith Green based in World Bank Group's inclusive growth and sustainable finance hub in Kuala Lumpur.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Australia PM plays down privacy fears of social media ban for children
Anthony Albanese says social media firms would be required to destroy personal data used to verify ages of users.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Bursa Malaysia boosted by RM250.6 mil investments from local institutions last week
Local institutions were the primary supporters of Bursa Malaysia for the fifth consecutive week.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Court orders return of 172 'Pride Collection' watches to the Swatch Group
High Court judge says the Home Ministry's seizure of the Pride watches was made without a warrant and was invalid.
Mon Nov 25 2024
New Zealand citizen poisoned by tainted alcohol in Laos returns home
Laos pledges to prosecute those responsible for the incident which has killed six tourists.
Mon Nov 25 2024
PM, Yoon hold talks on Malaysia-South Korea ties
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim meets with South Korean President Yoon Suek Yeol at the Yongsan Presidential Office.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Max Verstappen wraps up fourth straight driver's championship
Max Verstappen faces an even bigger, and more thrilling, battle to stretch the run to five in a row next year.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Israeli army orders Gaza City suburb evacuated, spurring new wave of displacement
Families living in the targeted areas began fleeing their homes after nightfall.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Donald Trump Jr is helping his father pick the most controversial cabinet of modern times
Trump, who fiercely prizes loyalty, has long relied on family members for political advice, but which relative has his ear is known to vary.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid says that US President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet selections are drawing significant attention.
Mon Nov 25 2024