Business & Economy

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…

Saudi Arabia Pledges 500 Million USD To Support Yemen

RIYADH, June 3 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia pledged, on Tuesday, 500 million U.S. dollars for Yemen. The Supervisor General of…

Europe-Based Airlines Start To Resume Services As Countries Try To Revive Tourism

ROME/BRUSSLES, June 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Europe-based airlines are starting to resume services step by step, as countries try to revive…

Singapore authorities commence joint investigation into Hyflux

SINGAPORE, June 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Singapore authorities have launched a joint investigation into Hyflux Ltd and its current and former directors for…

Malaysia reports single digit COVID-19 cases for 3 consecutive days

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysia is seen as gaining the upper hand in eliminating the COVID-19 pandemic as…

Britain, EU Start Fourth Round Of Trade Talks For Post-Brexit Era

LONDON, June 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Britain and the European Union started a fourth round of talks on a post-Brexit trade…

PM to launch short-term economic recovery plan this month – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Short-Term Economic Recovery Plan for June to December 2020 period will be launched by Prime Minister…

Prasarana targets 1.4 million passengers daily for rail service

PETALING JAYA, June 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) is aiming at 1.4 million passengers daily to use its rail transportation…

Japan’s Corporate Profits Book Sharpest Dive Since 2009, Amid Global Pandemic

TOKYO, June 2 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s corporate profits in the Jan-Mar quarter booked the largest decline since 2009, as numerous…