Alibaba struggles with overwhelming demand, restive workforce due to pandemic
As the world desperately struggles to find masks, gloves, gowns and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic,...
Fears on global medicine shortage grow as coronavirus hit supply chains
The continued closure of factories in China due to the coronavirus threatens the supply of medicines worldwide as the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients were disrupted. China is the world’s largest maker of drug ingredients and particularly supplies those used for treating diabetes, blood pressure, headaches and fevers. With this, the Government of India has limited the […]
Microsoft’s $2.2 Billion Pledge: Empowering Malaysia with AI and Cloud Investments
Discover how Microsoft's $2.2 billion investment in Malaysia is set to revolutionize the nation's technological landscape, driving AI adoption and empowering businesses and individuals alike.
Malaysian banks’ loan growth to stay at 5-6% in 2023 on economic stability, says...
S&P Global Ratings anticipates that the Malaysian banking sector will continue to expand loans at a rate of 5% to 6% in 2023 as...
US to send $3.75B in military aid to Ukraine, its neighbors
WASHINGTON: As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, the United States will provide $3.75 billion in military supplies and other aid. To Ukraine and its...
Global stock markets stumble as coronavirus pandemic spreads
Not long enough after the 2008 global financial crisis, the world was rocked anew as the stock markets in different countries have plummeted due...
Standard Chartered Malaysia Launches SmartStocks
KUALA LUMPUR: Standard Chartered Malaysia has launched SmartStocks, a one-stop online share trading platform. Bringing clients the convenience of trading on 12 exchanges across...
Asia-Pacific leaders condemn war, renew calls for open trade
Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022: Leaders from the Asia-Pacific region demanded an end to Russia's conflict with Ukraine and committed to guiding the...
KLCI falls as investors take profit, ringgit at 4.4760
On Friday, the Ringgit increased its advances and reached a three-month high. At 5 pm, the local currency was trading at 4.4760, up 0.43%...
Hope fading as deaths in Turkey, Syria earthquake surpasses 15,000
Stretched rescue crews labored through the night in Turkey and Syria looking for signs of life. In the rubble of thousands of buildings that...
