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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024