Samsung plans to invest $1.8 bln more in Vietnam for OLED manufacturing
The new facility for the manufacture of OLED displays will be located in Yen Phong industrial park in Bac Ninh province.
Mon Sep 23 2024
US dollar little changed
The US dollar's value remained nearly unchanged in late trading on Monday, as reported.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Tragic boat engine explosion in southern Nigeria kills at least 20, raises regulatory concerns
The boat was carrying traders taking goods to coastal communities, Bayelsa police spokesperson Musa Muhammed said.
Fri Aug 09 2024
It's About YOUth: The youth vision for a united Malaysia
Ahead of Malaysia’s 66th Hari Merdeka, Raenuga Indran of Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman and Lim Ee Yeng from Architects of Diversity speak of the youth sentiment on unity and their hopes for the nation.
Fri Aug 25 2023
Tokyo residents find comfort in fluffy, street-strolling alpacas
At the Alpaca Land, visitors pay about RM32 (1,000 yen) for 30 minutes petting alpacas, hugging them and burying faces in their fleece.
Sat Jul 01 2023
Wifely duties of BN candidate include packed Chinese tea
Kon Qi Yao is in a four-cornered contest with Kota Melaka incumbent, Khoo Poay Tiong.
Thu Nov 10 2022
Malaysians cash in as pound and yen tumble
The tumbling of several major currencies has also been a boon to Malaysians.
Wed Sep 28 2022
Dream job: The Japanese man who gets paid to do nothing
The 38-year-old Tokyo resident charges 10,000 yen ($71) per booking to accompany clients and simply exist as a companion.
Tue Sep 06 2022
British Council celebrates the legacy and achievements of FameLab Malaysia
FameLab is the longest-running science communication competition in the world with global alumni of over 10,000 science communicators.
Thu Jun 30 2022
Explainer: What are the consequences of the yen's fall to a 24-year low?
Given the economy's reliance on exports, Japan has historically focused on arresting sharp yen rises and taken a hands-off approach to yen weakness.
Mon Jun 13 2022
Tears of joy and sadness on ending 23-year mixed doubles title drought
Behind their cries of joy for ending Malaysia's 23-year title drought in mixed doubles at the SEA Games, Chen Tang Jie-Peck Yen Wei also shed tears of sadness after the medal presentation ceremony.
Sun May 22 2022
SEA Games: Tang Jie-Yen Wei end 23-year gold drought in mixed doubles
Chen Tang Jie-Peck Yen Wei finally ended Malaysia's 23-year wait for the SEA Games mixed doubles gold.
Sun May 22 2022
Burkina's 'cowboy' jockeys whip up a frenzy for horses
Horses have for centuries held a central place in the culture of Burkina Faso.
Sun Feb 06 2022
Rains trigger floods and landslides in Vietnam, 18 missing
Beach towns Phu Yen, Binh Dinh and Vietnam's main coffee growing province, Dak Lak were hardest hit.
Thu Dec 02 2021
Japan PM contender Kishida says new form of capitalism needed to end disparity, recover from pandemic
Kishida repeated a call for an economic stimulus package worth "tens of trillions of yen" to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Wed Sep 08 2021
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024