Tun M wants second Samurai bond issuance to proceed

un Dr Mahathir Mohamad (right). Photo courtesy of Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad wants the issuance of second Samurai bond to proceed. Malaysia according to Dr Mahathir, has received the approval from Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for the bond’s issuance, but…

ASEAN records higher trade and FDIs in 2018

BANGKOK, Sept 8 (NNN–BERNAMA) – ASEAN collectively recorded higher trade and foreign direct investments (FDIs) last year despite current global economic uncertainties and the ongoing trade war between China and the United States (US). In a joint statement in conjunction with the 51st ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Meeting, the ministers…

Saudi Arabia names Prince Abdulaziz as energy minister

RIYADAH, Sept 8 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Saudi Arabia has named Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, a son of the king, as energy minister replacing Khalid al-Falih, state media reported. Falih was also removed from the chairmanship of the country’s national oil company Saudi Aramco last week. News agency SPA citing royal decrees…

Bangladesh should end restrictions on movement, internet access of Rohingya

DHAKA, Sept 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Human Rights Watch (HRW) today suggested that the Bangladesh government should end restrictions on Rohingyas’ freedom of movement and access to the internet and online communications.  “Government restrictions have intensified following a failed attempt to repatriate refugees to Myanmar, a large rally by Rohingya refugees,…

British minister Amber Rudd resigns in fresh setback for Johnson

LONDON, Sept 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Amber Rudd, the British secretary of state for work and pensions and minister for women and equalities, resigned from the cabinet on Saturday. Her departure marks another setback for Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Rudd tweeted late Saturday that she resigned and surrendered the Conservative Whip. “I cannot…

Trump suspends peace talks with the Taliban

WASHINGTON,  Sept 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) – US President Donald Trump is suspending planned peace talks with the Taliban, he said on Twitter on Saturday. Trump said planned secret, separate meetings with major Taliban leaders and with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, meant to take place at Camp David on Sunday, would be cancelled and peace…

Iran seizes boat and 12 Filipino crew near Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Sept 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Iran seized a boat and arrested 12 Filipinos as it busted a “fuel-smuggling ring” in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, the semi-official news agency ISNA reported. “A foreign tugboat was confiscated as well as 283,900 litres of petrol worth US$20.2 million,” ISNA said, citing…

China proposes collaboration with Malaysia in halal, technology sectors

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (NNN-BERNAMA) – China has proposed a collaboration in areas of technology exchange as well as halal products and services with Malaysia during discussions about potential collaboration in the area of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and startups. Minister of Entrepreneur Development (MED) Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan…

Russian firm eyes renewable energy opportunities in Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 7 (NNN–BERNAMA) – Russian energy project business Vershina Development LLC is eyeing potential opportunities in renewable energy in Malaysia especially in Perlis state. Its director-general Pavel Shevchenko said it is timely for Vershina Development to seek opportunities in Malaysia following Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s working…

MATRADE promotes Malaysian gaming firms at Tokyo game show

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (NNN-BERNAMA) The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) says it is spearheading an Export Acceleration Mission (EAM) on Games Related Products & Services to Japan in conjunction with the 2019 Tokyo Game Show (TGS). The EAM will take place from Sept 10-15, MATRADE said in a…