BOAO, Hainan: The rapidly mounting tariff onslaught that threatens to hold back global economic growth has hovered in the background of an international conference that China is hosting this week.
KUALA LUMPUR: With Malaysia assuming the Asean chairmanship in 2025, it has the opportunity to take a more proactive role in enhancing disaster management across the region, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia rallied in tandem with regional markets on speculation US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs will not be as widespread as initially feared.
CAIRO, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed on Saturday the latest regional developments with his Lebanese and Iranian counterparts during two separate phone calls, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
The summit offering young diplomats from Mekong member countries the opportunity to exchange views and insights on international relations, diplomatic policies, and regional and global issues.
PENANG Hospital is set to undergo a major expansion with the construction of an additional block aimed at improving specialist healthcare services in the state.
The latest target for Malaysia's oil and gas service and equipment (OGSE) providers is to create five regional champions. This was revealed this week by Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli in the mid-term review of the sector.
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia's benchmark index ended the day broadly lower, mirroring regional market trends, as investor sentiment was dampened by the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) decision to maintain interest rates and the People's Bank of China's (PBOC) unexpected decision to keep its key lending rates unchanged, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI finished higher on Friday amid cautious market sentiment, bucking the trend as other regional indices edged down.
Bursa Malaysia's benchmark index ended yesterday broadly lower, mirroring regional market trends.
MALAYSIA can lead efforts to harmonise higher education policies, facilitating student mobility and academic collaboration across the region, as it assumes the Asean chairmanship this year, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.
HANOI: Building on the achievements of the past 60 years, Asean needs to adopt breakthrough thinking and sharper strategies to drive forward regional connectivity and cooperation.
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday (March 13) attended the Ihya Ramadan programme hosted by the Rural and Regional Development Ministry.
The FBM KLCI emerged as the top-performing index in the region yesterday, gaining 1.69% as it bounced back from a significant five-day sell-off, driven by bargain hunting.
Singapore Airlines Ltd will ban the use of portable power banks on flights from next month, splitting from regional rival Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd, after batteries were suspected to have led to fires or smoke in planes.
ADDIS ABABA, March 13 (Xinhua) -- East African leaders have called on all parties to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) to "immediately" de-escalate tensions and engage in dialogue.
PHNOM PENH: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has consolidated Asean's regional integration and fostered mutually beneficial economic relations, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Thursday (March 6).
(Reuters) - Russian forces attacked the town of Dobropillia in eastern Ukraine late on Friday, killing four people and injuring 18, the regional governor said.
HARARE, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat said on Friday that it has embarked on a study to develop a regional railway master plan and a bankable investment strategy.
HARARE, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) -- Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states should strengthen cross-border infrastructure to advance regional integration and economic development, a senior SADC official said on Monday.