Asia

Bursa Malaysia retreats after Monday’s gains to open lower

By S. Kisho Kumari KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (NNN-Bernama) — Bursa Malaysia, the stock exchange of Malaysia, retreated from Monday’s…

Islamic Development Bank pledges US$4.2 billion to help Pakistan’s post-flood recovery

NEW DELHI, Jan 10 (NNN-Bernama) — The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has committed US$4.2 billion to help Pakistan in its…

Singapore: ASEAN continues to urge Tatmadaw to implement Five-Point Consensus “swiftly and fully”

SINGAPORE, Jan 10 (NNN-Bernama) —  ASEAN continues to urge the Myanmar military or Tatmadaw to implement the Five-Point Consensus “swiftly…

Thai PM Prayuth seeks re-election to continue work to improve country

BANGKOK, Jan 10 (NNN-Bernama) — Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan o-cha is seeking another term in office and will continue his work improving…

Malaysian ringgit opens higher versus US dollar backed by solid economic data

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit opened firmer versus the US dollar on improved…

Vietnam march into AFF Cup final after beating Indonesia 2-0

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (NNN-Bernama) — Pre-match favourites Vietnam lived up to expectations by moving into the final of the 2022…

Media must play a role to resolve Malaysia-Indonesia conflicts

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) — The media must play an important role in easing any conflict between Malaysia and Indonesia…

Strong Earthquake In Indonesia Damaged Buildings

JAKARTA, Jan 10 (NNN-ANTARA) – Several houses and buildings were destroyed, after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake rocked Indonesia’s eastern province…

Iran Says Nuclear Negotiations Continuing Through Relevant Channels

TEHRAN, Jan 10 (NNN-IRNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said yesterday that, negotiations on the revival of the 2015…

Thailand drops proof of vaccination requirement for tourists

By Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK, Jan 9 (NNN-Bernama) — Thailand has rescinded a COVID-19 prerequisite with immediate effect that required travellers…