Business & Economy

Updated: Najib’s SRC Trial: Court urged to convict Najib on seven charges

File photo of former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak during his trial at the court. Photo courtesy…

S. Korea Posts Biggest Current Account Deficit In Over Nine Years In Apr

SEOUL, June 4 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea posted the biggest current account deficit in more than nine years in Apr,…

New Thai Electric Tuk-Tuks Provide Social Distancing Facilities To Reduce COVID-19 Infection Risks

BANGKOK, June 4 (NNN-TNA) – The Thai Electric Vehicle Association ( EVAT), on Wednesday, launched a new type of electric…

Government transition does not affect war on COVID-19, says Health DG

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) — A transition in government does not disrupt the effort of the Ministry of Health (MOH)…

93 new COVID-19 cases, only two are locals – Health DG

PUTRAJAYA, June 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) —  There were 93 new positive COVID-19 cases reported today involving only two Malaysians while the…

KL stock exchange sees highest close in four months

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Kuala Lumpur stock exchange, Bursa Malaysia, rallied today to close at its highest…

Iran Urges Europe To Stand Against U.S. Sanctions

TEHRAN, June 3 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s President, Hassan Rouhani, on Tuesday, urged the European Union to stand against U.S. “illegal”…

Palestine Urges ICC To Investigate Israel’s Demolition Of Palestinian Homes In East Jerusalem

RAMALLAH, June 3 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestine urged the International Criminal Court (ICC), to open an official investigation into Israel’s demolition…

Wheat, Barley Crops Targeted By Rebels’ Arson In NE Syria: Report

DAMASCUS, June 3 (NNN-SANA) – Rebels set fire to a large area of wheat and barley crops, in Syria’s northeastern…

A stronger baht could derail economic recovery, says Thailand’s MPC

By Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK, June 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has expressed concerns over a…