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WTO backs EU in deforestation case against Malaysia

WTO backs EU in deforestation case against Malaysia

The EU stipulated that the use of biofuels for which forests had been cleared for planting could not be used to achieve the target.
Wed Mar 06 2024
Japan may take China to WTO over Fukushima-driven seafood import ban

Japan may take China to WTO over Fukushima-driven seafood import ban

Filing a WTO complaint might become an option if protesting to China through diplomatic routes is ineffective, Sanae Takaichi said.
Wed Aug 30 2023
Malaysia lauds significant outcome of the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference

Malaysia lauds significant outcome of the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference

The 12th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland has resulted in groundbreaking accomplishments in several key areas of the negotiations.
Sat Jun 18 2022
China attack on Taiwan would hit global trade more than Ukraine war, says Taiwan

China attack on Taiwan would hit global trade more than Ukraine war, says Taiwan

The Taipei govt has reported no signs of an imminent attack from China but Taiwan has raised its alert level since the Ukraine war began.
Wed Jun 15 2022
WTO: Malaysia to urge for a reset of priorities for seamless trade flows - Azmin

WTO: Malaysia to urge for a reset of priorities for seamless trade flows - Azmin

Azmin said top on the list will be the challenges facing the multilateral trading system.
Thu Jun 09 2022
Diet-related illness increases with availability of red meat: Study

Diet-related illness increases with availability of red meat: Study

Researchers focused on illness and death rates from three diseases strongly linked to red and processed meat consumption.
Fri Nov 19 2021
RCEP can be an economic recovery tool against COVID-19, says expert

RCEP can be an economic recovery tool against COVID-19, says expert

Once in effect, the RCEP will eliminate tariffs on as much as 90 per cent of goods traded between its signatories over the next 20 years.
Thu Jul 01 2021
Low vaccination rates in some countries dangerous for everyone: IMF Chief

Low vaccination rates in some countries "dangerous" for everyone: IMF Chief

Georgieva noted that countries with more fiscal space and rapid vaccinations are coming out of the crisis faster.
Wed Jun 02 2021
Malaysia says WTO agreed to establish panel to examine EU palm oil rules

Malaysia says WTO agreed to establish panel to examine EU palm oil rules

Palm oil producers say some EU member states have started to phase it out ahead of the deadline.
Mon May 31 2021
Countries urge broader patent waivers than just COVID vaccines

Countries urge broader patent waivers than just COVID vaccines

More than 60 countries have presented a revision of their text before the WTO on ditching intellectual property protect protections.
Mon May 24 2021
South Africa warns of 'vaccine apartheid' if rich countries hog shots

South Africa warns of 'vaccine apartheid' if rich countries hog shots

Ramaphosa called on South Africans to support the waiver on the IP rights for vaccines as it should be "a global public good".
Mon May 10 2021
WTO vaccine waiver could take months to negotiate, faces opposition: Experts

WTO vaccine waiver could take months to negotiate, faces opposition: Experts

Some Republican lawmakers are pushing the argument that the decision will hand American technology to China.
Fri May 07 2021
Vaccine IP waiver could take months for WTO to negotiate - Experts

Vaccine IP waiver could take months for WTO to negotiate - Experts

Ten meetings in seven months have failed to move WTO members toward consensus on the original waiver proposal.
Thu May 06 2021
US backs giving poorer countries access to COVID-19 vaccine patents, reversing stance

US backs giving poorer countries access to COVID-19 vaccine patents, reversing stance

Biden threw his support behind waiving intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines.
Thu May 06 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

A court in India's capital, New Delhi, has become the last hope for many hospitals struggling to get oxygen for COVID-19 patients.
Wed May 05 2021
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024