Chinese women economists called 'traitors' online for meeting with Yellen
The women have been lambasted by some netizens who accused them of treason for meeting Janet Yellen and being "radical feminists".
Mon Jul 10 2023
Yellen's China visit aims at 'new normal' with Beijing
U.S. officials say they expect "candid" discussions during Yellen's July 6-9 trip.
Wed Jul 05 2023
Trump pick Malpass surprises with early exit from World Bank
Malpass will depart the multilateral development bank by the end of June.
Thu Feb 16 2023
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
The European Commission is set to adopt its seventh package of sanctions against Russia, which will add a ban to the import of Russian gold.
Fri Jul 15 2022
'Hell' in Ukraine's Donbas as Russia piles on pressure, warns Zelenskiy
Donbas region is completely destroyed, Zelenskiy said.
Fri May 20 2022
Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill wins final approval in House
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a statement that passage of the legislation was a pivotal day for the U.S. economy and would speed its recovery.
Thu Mar 11 2021
Biden, citing 'economic imperative,' orders faster relief checks, more food aid
Biden's stimulus package addresses the economic effects of the pandemic has support from business, labor, Wall Street and Main Street.
Sat Jan 23 2021
Wall Street set to open near record high as Biden takes office; Netflix soars
Bets on a bigger pandemic relief plan and higher infrastructure spending under the Biden administration is driving major U.S. stock indexes to all-time peaks.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Asian shares hit a record high after Yellen calls for big spending
Yellen said the benefits of a big stimulus package are greater than the expenses of a higher debt burden.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Biden to name Yellen to Treasury to lead US from sharp economic downturn
Investors see Yellen as a force for more fiscal action to combat the economic crisis unleashed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue Nov 24 2020
U.S. Fed raises interest rates
An interest rate increase signals The Fed's confidence towards the strength of US economic growth.
Thu Dec 14 2017
Ringgit to trade softer against US dollar next week
The US Federal Reserve chair, Janet Yellen, had already hinted of further interest rate increases following a strong employment and inflation data released last Wednesday.
Sat Jan 21 2017
Ringgit falls to touch 4.4 mark against US dollar
The ringgit went lower, touching the 4.4030 mark against the US dollar as investors responded to the US Federal Reserve System's (Fed) Chair Janet Yellen's remark yesterday signalling that the US inte
Fri Nov 18 2016
Stocks extend post-Fed bounce in Asia as Dollar finds strength
Gradual approach to rates will follow 25 basis-point hike. Oil back below $36 a barrel after tumble on U.S. supplies.
Thu Dec 17 2015
Fed raises interest rates, citing ongoing U.S. recovery
"The economic recovery has clearly come a long way."
Thu Dec 17 2015
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024