Business & Economy

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…

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)…

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…

Malaysian Govt Handling Covid-19 Crisis In A Responsible Way- Budget Director

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (NNN-Bernama) — The government is dealing with the COVID-19 crisis in a responsible manner, and its…

Afghan President Leaves For U.S. Trip

KABUL, Jun 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Afghan President, Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, leading a high-level delegation, left for the United States last…

Chinese UN Envoy Asks For End To U.S. Unilateral Sanctions Against Other Countries

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 24 (NNN-XINHUA) – A Chinese UN envoy yesterday called for an end to U.S. unilateral coercive measures…

Reshaping The Way How Green Growth Is Financed Crucial – Msian FM Hishammuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia hopes to see a shift in thinking on total emissions and on how…