BNM's international reserve rise to US$114.1 bln as at June 14, 2024
Bank Negara Malaysia said the reserves position was sufficient to finance 5.5 months of imports of goods and service.
Mon Jun 24 2024
India imported 285,829 tonnes of palm oil from Malaysia in April
The imports from Malaysia comprised 50,181 tonnes of refined, bleached, and deodorised palmolein and 227,649 tonnes of crude palm oil.
Wed May 15 2024
Turkey halts all trade with Israel, cites worsening Palestinian situation
Turkey stopped all exports and imports to and from Israel, the Turkish trade ministry said.
Fri May 03 2024
EU's Deforestation Ban Sparks Debate Over Global Trade and Environmental Responsibility
In a landmark move in climate policy, the European Union is set to enact a ban on imports linked to deforestation.
Thu Mar 14 2024
French farmers block roads, dump produce as protest edges closer to Paris
The farmers urged the government to protect them from cheap imports, rising costs and red tape.
Thu Jan 25 2024
Russia mulls joining China in banning Japanese seafood imports
Russia is one of the biggest marine product suppliers to China and is seeking to increase its market share.
Wed Sep 27 2023
China to double imports of Malaysian palm oil - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the MoU will help to protect the interest of oil palm smallholders and producers alike.
Mon Sep 18 2023
Malaysia lifts suspension on Australian live cattle imports
The decision to lift the suspension was made after Malaysia received a full investigation report from Australian authorities.
Wed Sep 06 2023
Beyond Benih programme will reduce dependence on imports - Ahmad Zahid
DPM Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the programme will be able to be scaled up with the cooperation of Felcra Berhad.
Fri Aug 11 2023
Malaysia blocks live cattle imports from Australia after skin disease scare
Australia was urgently engaging with Malaysian counterparts to lift the curbs while confirming the country remained free from the disease.
Thu Aug 10 2023
Hong Kong will ban seafood imports if Japan releases nuclear water
Hong Kong is Japan's second-largest market for agricultural and fisheries exports.
Wed Jul 12 2023
India's palm oil imports hit 27-month low, buyers pick cheaper soft oils - dealers
Price-sensitive Asian buyers typically rely on palm oil because of the low cost and quick shipping times.
Tue Jun 06 2023
Top palm oil buyer India's May imports set to fall to 27-month low
The surprising drop in palm oil imports by India, the world's biggest importer of vegetable oils, could bring down palm oil prices.
Tue May 23 2023
US Senate repeals solar panel tariff suspension, Biden expected to veto
Joe Biden waived tariffs on solar imports from Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam for two years last June.
Thu May 04 2023
India's March palm oil imports jump on discounts - Dealers
The rise in palm oil imports by India, could help Malaysia lower its stocks and support palm oil prices, the traders said.
Wed Apr 05 2023
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