Business & Economy

Iraqi PM Confirmed Interests In Developing Ties With GCC Countries At All Levels

BAGHDAD, Sept 24 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Foreign Minister, Fuad Hussein, said yesterday that, his government is interested in developing relations…

Chinese Comedy Drama Film “Give Me Five” Hit North American Big Screen

LOS ANGELES, Sept 24 (NNN-XINHUA) – Chinese comedy drama film, “Give Me Five,” opened yesterday, in a limited theatrical release…

Indonesia’s export levy decision will not impact CPO demand — Malaysian minister

PETALING JAYA (Malaysia), Sept 23 (NNN-Bernama) — Demand for Malaysia’s crude palm oil (CPO) is expected to remain stable despite the Indonesian government’s…

Malaysia’s central bank says ringgit will continue to be ‘market determined’ amid rising US dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (NNN-Bernama) — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said it will continue to closely monitor and ensure orderly financial market conditions…

School Holidays, Bad Weather Disrupt Understaffed Sydney Airport

SYDNEY, Sept 23 (NNN-AAP) – With millions of Australians heading away for school holidays, an understaffed Sydney airport saw mass…

Malaysia’s January to August inflation rate rises 3.1 pct, in line with expectations

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s inflation rate increased 3.1 per cent from January to August this year, in…

ASEAN should accelerate actions to heighten energy security

By Voon Miaw Ping KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (NNN-Bernama) — ASEAN should accelerate pre-emptive action to heighten energy security in…

Indonesia Raised Benchmark Banking Interest Rate To 4.25 Percent

JAKARTA, Sept 23 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia announced yesterday, to raise its benchmark banking interest rate by 50 bps to 4.25…

Brunei, S. Korea To Resume Direct Flights Soon: Envoy

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Sept 23 (NNN-ANN) – South Korea and Brunei will resume direct flights between Bandar Seri Begawan and…

Malaysian ringgit marginally lower vs US dollar at opening

By Anas Abu Hassan KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit opened marginally lower against the US dollar…