Asia

Malaysia’s Malakoff partners Dubai-based Masdar to explore opportunities related to solar photovoltaic power plant

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian power firm Malakoff Corporation Bhd has partnered Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC-Masdar…

Malaysian ports commence future-proof strategies after coming off stormy waters

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian ports are finally coming off the adverse effects resulting…

Malaysian ringgit opens lower in early trade

By Siti Noor Afera Abu KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit opened lower against the US dollar…

Buying support pulls Bursa Malaysia higher in early trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (NNN-Bernama) — Bursa Malaysia, the stock exchange of Malaysia, was higher in early trade Wednesday as…

Malaysia on track towards continued progress – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia is on track towards continued progress, thanks to the political stability and peace…

One in five children in rich countries lives in poverty: UNICEF

Some of the world’s richest countries are experiencing sharp rises in child poverty UNITED NATIONS, Dec 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sixty-nine…

APEC Peru 2024 to emphasize transition to formal economy

Peru APEC Senior Official Minister Renato Reyes Tagle and U.S. Senior Official for APEC Ambassador Matt Murray LIMA, Dec 6…

Cyclone Michaung Kills Seven In South India

NEW DELHI, Dec 6 (NNN-PTI) – The death toll in India’s southern coastal state of Tamil Nadu has reached seven,…

Seven Workers Killed In Grain Factory Accident In SW India

NEW DELHI, Dec 6 (NNN-PTI) – At least seven workers were killed and five others injured, after getting trapped beneath…

29 Dead After Bus Plunges Off Cliff In Central Philippines

MANILA, Dec 6 (NNN-PNA) – At least 29 people were killed yesterday, when a passenger bus plunged off a cliff…