Ringgit, emerging market currencies fall against US dollar
The ringgit and other emerging-market currencies continued their decline against the US dollar, weighed down by mounting investor concerns over a possible interest rate hike by the United States Feder
Thu Nov 17 2016
Emerging currencies drop against dollar over China worries
The dollar rallied against emerging market currencies on Wednesday as dealers moved into safer investments as persistent worries of a slowdown in China rekindled fears for the global economy.
Wed Mar 09 2016
Rising oil powers broader market rally
A recovery in oil prices spread to stock markets and emerging market currencies.
Wed Oct 07 2015
Asia markets up after upbeat China factory data
An improvement in Chinese factory activity gave a boost to investor confidence, rallying Asian equities and emerging market currencies.
Thu Oct 01 2015
Ringgit slide as emerging market currencies fall against US Dollar
THE ringgit touched a 52 week low against the US dollar at 3.3567 on Monday, January 27 and the erosion of value of currencies across the globe was a major concern for investors.
Mon Jan 27 2014
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024