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Number of Hongkongers enrolled in US universities hits record low

According to US government-sponsored survey, country had 2,762 undergraduates from Hong Kong in last school year

Banking

Bank Negara international reserves up at US$118bil

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara’s international reserves rose to US118bil as at Nov 15 compared with US$117.6bil as at Oct 30.

Nation

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning in nine states till 6pm today

PETALING JAYA: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds have been forecast for most parts of Malaysia, including Pahang and Johor.

Cricket

Cricket-Australia to mark 10-year anniversary of Hughes' death

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Cricket stadiums will fly flags at half-mast and players will wear black armbands as Australia marks the 10-year anniversary of former test opener Phillip Hughes' death.

Nation

Malaysia aims for greater logistics and transport integration as Asean chair

KUALA LUMPUR: A more integrated Asean in terms of logistics and transport will be among Malaysia’s targets when the country assumes the Asean chairmanship next year, says Anthony Loke.

AI

Apple readies more conversational Siri in bid to catch up in AI

Apple Inc. is racing to develop a more conversational version of its Siri digital assistant, aiming to catch up with OpenAI’s ChatGPT and other voice services, according to people with knowledge of the matter. 

Fashion

Why you should treat your socks like handbags – as flags of personality

Even if your socks are covered by trousers, they are revealed as soon as you sit down and your pants leg pulls up a bit, a peekaboo moment that everyone can see. That means socks are a statement, whether you like it or not. So why not be a little more deliberate?

Living

Heart and Soul: Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro, a journey beyond limits

The writer relives his experience of climbing Mt Kilimanjaro and the lessons he gleaned from it.

Family

Why baby walkers are dangerous and why playpens are better choices

Many parents think walkers will help their children learn to walk, but in fact, walkers can actually delay when a child starts to walk.

Indonesia

British companies to invest US$8.5bil in Indonesia's energy transition, says Indonesian president Prabowo

British companies are committed to investing US$8.5 billion in Indonesia, President Prabowo Subianto said on a visit to London, according to statement from the country's presidential office.

World

Russian drone attack on Sumy kills two, injures 12, local authorities say

KYIV (Reuters) -A Russian drone attack on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy killed two people and injured 12 on Friday morning, regional authorities said.

Vietnam

Vietnam boasts huge potential for e-commerce development, say govt after looking at country's 100 million market

Vietnamese consumers buy online products up to four times per month, which shows that Vietnam boasts huge potential for e-commerce development, said Tran Minh Tuan, director of the Department of Digital Economy and Digital Society under the Ministry of Information and Communications.

Corporate News

Affinity in talks to buy Penang-based Golden Fresh

KUALA LUMPUR: Buyout firm Affinity Equity Partners is in talks to acquire Malaysian seafood supplier Golden Fresh Sdn Bhd, according to people familiar with the matter.

World

South Korea official says Russia provided anti-air missile to North Korea

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's national security adviser Shin Won-sik said Russia has provided North Korea with anti-air missiles and air defence equipment in return for sending troops to support Moscow in its war against Ukraine.

Nation

Helmet exchange counter a hit at two years of Madani govt programme

KUALA LUMPUR: The free helmet exchange counter saw overwhelming response at the Two Years of Madani Government (2TM) Programme and the 2024 National Convention on Public Service Reform at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre here on Friday (Nov 22).

Other Sports

Baseball-Japanese fans rejoice in Ohtani's MVP win

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese baseball fans rushed to grab the latest newspaper editions on Friday after Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was named the National League's Most Valuable Player.

Aviation

AirAsia founder plots low-cost Dubai-like hub in Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur

Discount carrier AirAsia hopes to emulate Dubai’s success in connecting the world, but in a low-cost format in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur as it looks to put its tumultuous pandemic years behind it and expand. 

Nation

No plans to raise retirement age for civil servants, says minister

PETALING JAYA: There are no plans to increase the retirement age for civil servants, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

Nation

Fair to all on Friday: Netizens laud Johor's two-hour break

PETALING JAYA: Many social media users praised the Johor government for fairly implementing the two-hour break on Fridays.

Technology

China makes moves in digital culture market

WITH a focus on emerging digital opportunities around the world, the latest internet development reports highlight China's global leadership in the digital industry, with the country showing rapid growth and expanding international influence in the digital culture sector.