Asia

COVID: New Daily Cases Remain Above 5,000 For Three Consecutive Days

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (NNN-Bernama) — The number of new COVID-19 positive cases in the country exceeded the 5,000 mark…

Malaysia’s Economy Can Bounce Back Quickly If Recovery Plan Is Done Right — Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s economy will be able to bounce back quickly, whether at a rate of…

World Bank Approves 400-Million-USD Loan To Philippines

MANILA, Jun 25 (NNN-PNA) – The World Bank today approved a 400-million-U.S. dollar loan, to support reforms that will assist…

India Reports 51,667 New COVID-19 Cases

NEW DELHI, Jun 25 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 30,134,445 today, as 51,667 new cases were registered during…

DOSM: Leading Index Records Another Double-Digit Growth In April 2021

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s Leading Index (LI) continued to register a double-digit growth in April, rising 15.7…

Bursa Malaysia To Launch FTSE4GOOD Bursa Malaysia Shariah Index In July

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (NNN-Bernama) — Bursa Malaysia Bhd will be launching the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Shariah Index next month.…

ADB: Emerging East Asia Bond Yields Diverge As Covid-19 Uncertainty Continues

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (NNN-Bernama) — Bond yields in emerging East Asia diverged due to market-specific factors, while uncertainty on…

CPOPC Calls On EU To Review Biofuels Approach Under Renewable Energy Directive II

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (NNN-Bernama) — The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) has urged the European Union (EU)…

Three Malaysian Undergraduates Enter World Adobe Certified Associate Championships

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (NNN-Bernama) — Three university undergraduates have each won a place to represent Malaysia in the Adobe…

Uzbekistan Expresses Concern Over Situation In Afghanistan

TASHKENT, Jun 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Uzbekistan urged all parties involved in the conflict in neighbouring Afghanistan, to refrain from the…