China looks to spur births, aid families in fight on shrinking population
The birth rate hit a record low last year in China, which has a population of 1.4 billion, as fellow Asian giant India outpaced it to become the world's most populous nation.
Mon Oct 28 2024
Consolidated public sector projected to record lower surplus of RM41.7 bil 2024
The MoF said the consolidated general government revenue is estimated to increase slightly to RM384.7 billion in 2024.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Japan's diaper makers look to adult market for revenue as births fall
With births falling last year to a record low, Japan's population is likely to decline by about 30% to 87 million by 2070, with four people in every 10 aged 65 or more.
Fri Jul 12 2024
Japan's new births fall to record low in 2023 as demographic woes deepen
Japan said will take "unprecedented steps" to cope with low birthrate, expanding childcare and promoting wage hikes for younger workers.
Tue Feb 27 2024
Pakistan rupee, bonds fall to new low after Imran Khan arrest
The Pakistani rupee fell 1.3% to a record low of 288.5 against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday.
Wed May 10 2023
South Korea hits record-low weddings as birth rate plunges
South Korea grapples with a chronic decline in birth rate, with the lowest ever number of babies 249,000 born last year.
Fri Mar 17 2023
King Charles inherits crown with support for monarchy at record low - but future not set in stone
In a modern democracy like Britain the monarchy will need to retain public consent if it is to survive.
Tue Sep 13 2022
New York 9/11 museum closes after telling tragedy's story, helping survivors heal
Attendance has decreased from nearly 300,000 a year to a record low of 26,000 in 2021, due to COVID-19 pandemic six-month closure in 2020.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Bank Negara Malaysia set to raise policy rate again - Moody's
According to Moody's, BNM hiked the rate in May, lifting it from the record low where it had languished for nearly two years.
Mon Jul 04 2022
Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes to host the Oscars
Producers are trying to attract new viewers after record-low ratings in 2021.
Tue Feb 15 2022
Malaysia's central bank holds rates, expects vaccination, reopening to fuel recovery
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) held its overnight policy rate steady at a record low of 1.75 pct.
Thu Sep 09 2021
US TV audience for revamped Oscars at record low
The audience averaged 9.85 million, 58 pct below last year's final tally of 23.6 million viewers for the film industry's highest honors.
Tue Apr 27 2021
Malaysia's central bank holds key rate steady at record low
Bank Negara Malaysia kept its overnight policy rate at a record low of 1.75 pct.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Monarch butterfly population moves closer to extinction
The number of western monarch butterflies wintering along the California coast has plummeted precipitously to a record low.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Snow-struck Madrid struggles with cleanup as severe frost grips Spain
Temperatures in parts of Spain hit record lows after a snowstorm wrought havoc across the country.
Wed Jan 13 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024