Business & Economy

Laos meeting of economic ministers in March will discuss review of ASEAN-India pact

NEW DELHI, Feb 13 (NNN-Bernama) — The meeting of ASEAN economic ministers in Laos next month will discuss the review…

Bursa Malaysia opens higher in early session

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (NNN-Bernama) — Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday amid the absence of new catalyst and a…

Malaysian ringgit opens lower against greenback ahead of US CPI data

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit opened lower against the US dollar Tuesday…

Over 20 Percent Of Nepal’s Population Lives Below Poverty Line

KATHMANDU, Feb 13 (NNN-XINHUA) – More than 20 percent of Nepal’s population was living below the poverty line, although the…

WGS 2024 calls for tech collaboration to tackle challenges, seize opportunities

DUBAI, Feb 12 (NNN-Bernama) — The World Government Summit (WGS 2024) urges governments to address pressing issues and chart a…

Indian Capital On High Alert Ahead Of Farmers’ Protest

NEW DELHI, Feb 12 (NNN-PTI) – Police here in the Indian capital, sounded an alert yesterday, ahead of a farmers’…

Malaysia’s tax collection among the lowest in the region

By NurulJannah Kamaruddin and Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia is one of the lowest…

Malaysia joins 15 nations in tech-driven labour market talks at 7th Abu Dhabi dialogue

From Nabilah Saleh DUBAI, Feb 12 (NNN-Bernama) — Representatives from Malaysia’s Human Resources Ministry were among the participants from 15…

The Future is Bleak – Moody’s Downgrades Israel’s Economy

JERUSALEM, Feb 11 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israeli Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, yesterday brushed off Moody’s downgrade of Israel’s credit ratings, for…

Iran Proposes To Double Tea Imports From Sri Lanka Under Tea-For-Oil Barter Mechanism: Official

COLOMBO, Feb 11 (NNN-XINHUA) – Iranian tea importers proposed to double the quantity of tea they take from Sri Lanka,…