
IMF slashes global outlook as White House says trade talks pick up pace
US companies report rising costs, though some investors are cautiously optimistic.
Wed Apr 23 2025

Consumers buying more private label products than branded, NIQ report reveals
NielsenIQ report shows 53 per cent of consumers increasingly purchasing more private label products.
Sat Mar 29 2025

US Defense Secretary reaffirms 'ironclad commitment' to the Philippines
Pete Hegseth, Marcos Jr. reaffirm strong US-Philippines ties, stressing peace amid China's growing threats in the Indo-Pacific.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Couple nabbed for hiding drugs in health drink bottles
Police seize RM1.19 million worth of liquid methamphetamine packed in health drink bottles.
Mon Mar 24 2025

World War Two steam train Canadian Pacific returns to the rails in England
Billowing smoke, the Canadian Pacific left Alresford for Alton, marking the completion of its restoration since 2011.
Sun Mar 23 2025

Historic win for Malaysia: PRCA Malaysia President named Communicator of the Year, Asia Pacific 2024 by IABC APAC
PRCA Malaysia President Prof. Hj. Mohd Said Bani C.M. Din has been named Communicator of the Year 2024 by the IABC APAC
Tue Mar 18 2025

South Korea says battery pack is possible cause of Air Busan fire
Scorch marks on a power bank suggest the fire began due to battery insulation failure.
Fri Mar 14 2025

Elon Musk says $1 million election giveaway wasn't an illegal lottery
Elon Musk denies claims that the giveaway was an illegal 'lottery' violating Texas laws on deceptive trade practices.
Mon Jan 27 2025

Trump withdraws from Paris climate agreement, again
The move places the United States alongside Iran, Libya and Yemen as the only countries in the world outside the 2015 pact.
Tue Jan 21 2025

Reflections from London: Shaping bilateral ties with a more active UK
Over the past five years, there have been notable developments in the United Kingdom's approach to the Asia-Pacific region.
Sun Jan 19 2025

Asia-Pacific airports soar to new heights in global rankings, says OAG
In terms of international seat capacity, Seoul Incheon ranks highest among Asia Pacific airports.
Wed Jan 15 2025

US begins new year on high alert following New Orleans attack and Vegas explosion
An explosion outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas raise fears of more threats in a month packed with large-scale public events.
Fri Jan 03 2025

APEC returns to South Korea after 20 years, to zero in on innovation, digitalisation, sustainability
South Korea, which will be hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) this year for the first time in 20 years, will focus on innovation, digitalisation and sustainability.
Thu Jan 02 2025

Leading the pack - Malaysia readies itself as ASEAN Chair 2025
There is high hope for Malaysia to lay out the foundation towards implementable action plans for this newer cohort of ASEAN leadership.
Tue Dec 31 2024

Liverpool thrash West Ham to go eight points clear
Liverpool have 45 points from 18 games with surprise package Nottingham Forest their closest pursuers with 37 points having played a game more.
Mon Dec 30 2024

Trump refutes China's claim of no trade talks
'We've been meeting with China' Trump says vaguely but gave no names or details.
Fri Apr 25 2025

China considers exempting some goods from US tariffs
Some recent imports from US have not been subject to tariffs, AmChan says, citing members.
Fri Apr 25 2025

Indonesia wants 'fair and square' trade in US tariff talks
Indonesia is prioritising its national interests in its ongoing negotiations over US tariffs, its senior economic minister says.
Fri Apr 25 2025

China defends global trade system amid US tariff tensions, says Ambassador
China does not seek war but is not afraid of it, and would fight if necessary, says Zheng Zeguang.
Fri Apr 25 2025

China warns G20 global economic growth 'insufficient', trade tensions weaken momentum
China supports dialogue and consultation "on equal footing" to settle trade and tariff disputes, says Finance Minister Lan Foan.
Fri Apr 25 2025
Niaga SPOTLIGHT | Agri-Tech: Malaysia's Strategic Pivot to Food Sovereignty
In Malaysia, a surprisingly small portion of agricultural land is dedicated to food production. Approximately 1.2 million hectares only are used for food crops, while the majority is used for oil palm (71.4%) and rubber (11.9%)
In such a scenario, it’s essential to pivot Malaysia’s food sovereignty via AgriTech.
NIAGA SPOTLIGHT features Dr Jay Desan, Co-Founder, BoomGrow and Chef Norazizi bin Taslim, Executive Chef, discussing BoomGrow - a homegrown AgriTech startup at the forefront of this transformation, via 5G-enabled, AI-powered vertical farms across Malaysia.
#NiagaSpotlightWithTehminaKaoosji #501Awani #AwaniNews #AgriTech #5G #FoodSovereignity #SustainableFarming #FarmToTable #FutureOfWork #Malaysia #NiagaAWANI #AWANInews
In such a scenario, it’s essential to pivot Malaysia’s food sovereignty via AgriTech.
NIAGA SPOTLIGHT features Dr Jay Desan, Co-Founder, BoomGrow and Chef Norazizi bin Taslim, Executive Chef, discussing BoomGrow - a homegrown AgriTech startup at the forefront of this transformation, via 5G-enabled, AI-powered vertical farms across Malaysia.
#NiagaSpotlightWithTehminaKaoosji #501Awani #AwaniNews #AgriTech #5G #FoodSovereignity #SustainableFarming #FarmToTable #FutureOfWork #Malaysia #NiagaAWANI #AWANInews
Fri Apr 25 2025

Bilateral trade deal among topics discussed with USTR
Malaysia open to talks with US on trade deficit, non-tariff barriers, tech security, and possible bilateral trade deal.
Fri Apr 25 2025

What have been flashpoints in Canada-US relations?
Here are some highlights of recent US-Canada relations.
Fri Apr 25 2025

Tariffs may mean more US steel jobs. Will there be workers to fill them?
Trump's 25 pct steel tariffs mark his push to revive US manufacturing by taxing imports and boosting local industry.
Fri Apr 25 2025

Malaysia can be catalyst for ASEAN-China semiconductor, infrastructure integration - Economist
This fast-growing region, namely ASEAN plus China will likely double in economic size over the next decade, says Dr Yao Tang.
Fri Apr 25 2025