Asia

Malaysia’s manufacturing PMI eases to 47.9 in November 2022 — S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) slipped to 47.9 in November 2022 from 48.7 in October,…

Reprieve for Rwanda as China cancels $7.1 million debt

Rwanda’s Minister for Finance and Economic Planning Uzziel Ndagijimana KIGALI, Dec 1 (NNN-GNA) — China has offered Rwanda a $7.1…

Malaysia Reported 1,737 New COVID-19 Infections, 17 New Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia reported 1,737 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight, bringing the national total to…

S.Korea’s Export Fell 14 Percent In Nov

SEOUL, Dec 1 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea’s export, recorded a double-digit fall last month, leading to trade deficits for the…

Malaysian Ringgit extends gains against US dollar at market open

By Anas Abu Hassan KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today…

Pakistan’s Anti-Narcotics Force Seized Over 3,000 Kg Drugs

ISLAMABAD, Dec 1 (NNN-APP) – Pakistan’s Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF), conducted 34 operations in different parts of the country over the…

Bursa Malaysia opens higher following upbeat Wall Street performance

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (NNN-Bernama) — Bursa Malaysia, the stock exchange of Malaysia, opened higher on…

Global air cargo demand, capacity fall in october 2022 — IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (NNN-Bernama) — Global air cargo demand fell 13.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to 21.1 billion cargo…

‘Triple-dip’ La Nina could continue into March: UN

GENEVA, Dec 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The exceptionally-long La Nina, which has worsened drought and flooding around the globe, is set to…

Iran Summoned French Envoy Over FM’s “Unacceptable” Remarks

TEHRAN, Dec 1 (NNN-IRNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry, yesterday, summoned Nicolas Roche, the French ambassador to Tehran, over the…