Business & Economy

M’sia sets up special committee to safeguard economy, labour market

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) —  A special cabinet committee has been established to develop strategic measures to safeguard Malaysia’s economy…

WHO Secures Two Million USD To Contain COVID-19 Pandemic In Africa

NAIROBI, Apr 2 (NNN-KBC) – The African Development Bank (AfDB) said, it approved around 208 million Kenyan shillings (about two…

COVID-19: Thailand to sanitize coins, banknotes, to issue new cash to stem virus

BANGKOK, April 1 (NNN-XINHUA) — Thailand’s Ministry of Finance on Wednesday said the Treasury Department will release new coins and…

COVID-19: M’sia rolls out economic help to people, businesses

KUALA LUMPUR,  April 1 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Beginning today, Malaysians from all walks of life will receive  the various assistance and initiatives…

Dubai Throws Emirates Air A Cash Lifeline As Travel Grounded

DUBAI, Apr 1 (NNN-WAM) – Dubai’s government announced it will inject equity into Emirates airlines, as the Middle East’s largest…

Singapore Airlines Cutting 96% Of Its Capacity Through April

SINGAPORE, Apr 1 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore Airlines says, it will cut 96% of its capacity until the end of Apr,…

It’s blue skies and cleaner air in KL, since virus-forced MCO

It is clear blue skies in the city of Kuala Lumpur. Photo courtesy of BERNAMA. PUTRAJAYA, March 31 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The…

COVID-19: Thai PM hints at tougher measures

By Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK, March 31 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan o-cha has hinted that tougher measures…

CAFU To Supply Dubai Ambulances With Free Fuel For Two Weeks

DUBAI, Mar 31 (NNN-WAM) – In further contributions from the private sector, to support the UAE’s efforts against COVID-19, CAFU,…

PIB makes neutral call on banking sector amid virus disruption

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Public Investment Bank Bhd (PIB) has made a “neutral” call on the banking sector…