Asia

UK and Japan to sign major defence deal as PM Kishida visits London

LONDON, Jan 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida will sign a “hugely significant”…

Outlook for Asia-Pacific banks stable, says Moody’s Investors Service

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 (NNN-Bernama) — The outlook for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) banking sector is stable, underpinned by relatively stable economic…

Malaysia To Build Upon Historical Position As Trading Hub: Official

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia aims to build upon its historical position, as a key trading hub, as…

Cambodia’s Garment, Footwear, Travel Goods Export Up 14.9 Percent In 2022

PHNOM PENH, Jan 11 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia exported garment, footwear and travel goods products worth 12.63 billion U.S. dollars in…

2022 Became New Zealand’s Warmest Year On Record

WELLINGTON, Jan 11 (NNN-XINHUA) – The year 2022 became New Zealand’s warmest on record, knocking 2021 off the top spot,…

Bursa Malaysia opens higher but retreats slightly thereafter

By S. Kisho Kumari KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 (NNN-Bernama) — Bursa Malaysia, the stock exchange of Malaysia, opened higher but turned marginally lower…

China-Bangladesh Joint Venture To Set Up Solar Power Plant In Bangladesh

DHAKA, Jan 11 (NNN-BSS) – A Chinese and Bangladeshi joint venture, signed a deal with the Bangladeshi government, to set…

Malaysian ringgit opens marginally higher against US dollar

By Rosemarie Khoo KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar Wednesday as…

AFF Cup: Thailand march into final after outclassing Malaysia 3-0

PATHUM THANI (Thailand), Jan 10 (NNN-Bernama) — ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Cup defending champions Thailand have qualified for the final…

Vietnam To Boost Trade With China’s Hong Kong

HANOI, Jan 11 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam will improve investment environment, creating favourable conditions for foreign investors, including those from China’s…