Malaysia’s economy has been on a rollercoaster over the last decade, with political transitions, policy shifts, and external shocks all contributing to periods of instability. However, there is growing optimism that Malaysia is finally turning the corner.
DAMASCUS, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- As the new school year approaches, Farhan Abdul-Samad, a father of six, has to make the difficult decision of pulling five of his children out of school, leaving only one with the opportunity for education.
(Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to allow organisations the authorities deem economically significant to avoid disclosing information about their activities as Moscow seeks to limit its exposure to Western sanctions.
JOHOR BARU: Johor is set to become the most economically developed state in the country with the help of two high-impact projects, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
BERLIN (Reuters) - The Art House Tacheles used to be the epicentre of the alternative art and culture scene in Berlin, an impressive five-storey building in the heart of the capital dating back to 1908 and occupied by artists after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
South-East Asian countries have a special responsibility and a crucial role to play in maintaining the balance between the two powers - China and the United States - said Professor Wang Gungwu.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia, particularly Sabah and Sarawak, has the potential to benefit economically from Indonesia’s new capital city Nusantara, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir.
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turmoil unleashed by the arrest of Turkey's leading opposition figure last week has sent shockwaves through the private sector, forcing companies to rethink strategy and dig in for a period of uncertainty and potential economic instability.
THERE were times when Nurul Hikmah Rumaini felt her dreams of pursuing higher education might be out of reach.
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday (March 28) ruled that a woman's legal rights, personhood and autonomy were neither erased by marriage nor should they depend on it.
BERLIN, March 27 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday turned his earlier threat into action by signing an executive order imposing 25 percent tariffs on all imported vehicles.
If the entire world were one colossal machine, each of us would have a part to play, wouldn't we? In the context of the labour market, it's much like a vast engine, driven by the ideas and hard work of millions of people.
LONDON (Reuters) - A new U.S. approach is needed to facilitate the re-opening of a pipeline between Iraq's northern semi-autonomous Kurdistan region and Turkey, a trio of U.S. congressmen urged President Biden in a letter seen by Reuters.
JAKARTA: experts warn that the revised Indonesian Military (TNI) Law passed on March 20 and the subsequent social unrest could lead to economic repercussions, including an adverse impact on investor confidence.
PETALING JAYA: Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) should be developed and deployed in an economically feasible, social and environmentally acceptable manner, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
Despite increasing global economic uncertainty, Asia has remained a key growth engine for global economy, according to a report released at the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) on Tuesday.
A PROPOSAL for a second night market in the PJU1 area of Petaling Jaya, Selangor, is not completely off the table.
Tuberculosis (TB) cases have been steadily rising in Bhutan over the past five years, making it a major public health concern.
PUTRAJAYA: The National Physical Plan will ensure the nation remains economically resilient, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Vietnam is poised to be among the region's top growing nations, as it has been one of the world's few countries to record growth in two consecutive years since the pandemic, says HSBC Global Research.