Hack of Hezbollah devices exposes dark corners of Asia supply chains
Counterfeit products are prevalent, especially in big manufacturing centres like China where fake components can be easily produced.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Japan ex-PM Aso in Taiwan next week on highest-level Japanese visit in years
Taro Aso talks in Taiwan are expected to cover topics such as supply chains for semiconductors with a view to economic security.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Quantum boost for global supply chains
With their ability to handle huge amounts of data and calculations, quantum computers can give businesses an edge.
Sat Jul 29 2023
Could EU law to save rainforest destroy palm oil farmers in Malaysia?
The EU law will force global suppliers of commodities like palm oil to prove that their supply chains are not fuelling forest destruction.
Tue Apr 11 2023
Relief and worry as major Chinese cities ease COVID curbs
China's COVID policies have stifled everything from domestic consumption, to factory output and global supply chains, and have inflicted severe mental stress on hundreds of millions of people.
Fri Dec 02 2022
[COLUMNIST] Brussels Effect will accelerate sustainable supply chains in Malaysia
EU CBAM will play a pivotal role in pushing Malaysia to become a carbon-neutral nation by 2050.
Wed Nov 16 2022
Building Malaysia's resilience against future shocks
Recent challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and disrupted supply chains, have highlighted the need to always be prepared for times of crises.
Wed Oct 05 2022
Malaysia, Turkiye to ensure adequate, stable food supply chains
Malaysia and Turkiye have agreed to continue to work together to ensure their food supply chains remain adequate and stable.
Thu Jul 07 2022
Factbox: How COVID-19 in Southeast Asia is threatening global supply chains
New COVID-19 outbreaks in Southeast Asia have hurt factory activity across industries, threatening the region's recovery from the pandemic.
Thu Oct 07 2021
A retreat to nasi lemak
The post-COVID-19 recovery will need to focus on investment opportunities in critical global supply chains to create a comparative advantage to regional competitors.
Tue Jun 15 2021
Forced labour and the on-going systematic oppression of the Uyghurs
One of the developments that have emerged more fully is the highly organised and extensive use of forced labour.
Sat Jan 09 2021
High-tech farmers sow seeds of revolution in Dubai desert
The COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted global supply chains, has refocused attention on food security in the United Arab Emirates.
Tue Aug 18 2020
China's Wuhan declares red alert as floods disrupt supply chains
Economic activity in parts of China, especially construction and steel and cement demand, continues to be hurt by the flooding.
Fri Jul 17 2020
COVID-19 transforms online selling, service
Online retailers, supply chains and order management are all being tested by the triple-digit surge in orders and revenue growth.
Thu Jun 04 2020
U.S. mulls paying companies, tax breaks to pull supply chains from China
U.S. lawmakers and officials are crafting proposals to push American companies to move operations or key suppliers out of China.
Mon May 18 2020
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