Ukraine war: Russia tightens ties with China as West offers US$16 billion lifeline to Kyiv
MOSCOW, March 22 — Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin cemented the friendship between China and Russia and jointly criticised the West, which moved to buttress...
Malaysia’s position on Aukus remains, wants all parties to respect its national regime
PUTRAJAYA, March 14 — Malaysia’s position on enhanced trilateral security partnership, known short as Aukus, remains and wants all parties to fully respect and comply...
Collapse of SVB not expected to have direct or major impact on local bourse, Malaysian companies
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) in the United States will not have a direct or major impact on...
SVB collapse raises systemic ‘contagion’ worries
SAN FRANCISCO, March 13 — The US government will not bail out Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Sunday (March 12),...
Ex-Goldman banker Ng deserves 15 years in prison, US prosecutors say
NEW YORK, March 4 — US prosecutors on Friday (March 3) urged a judge to sentence former Goldman Sachs GS.N banker Roger Ng to 15...
US delegation visits Sime Darby Plantation’s operations in Carey Island
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — A United States (US) delegation has visited the Sime Darby Plantation Bhd’s (SDP) operations in Carey Island, Selangor to have...
Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 prevalence jumps to over 80 pct in US
LOS ANGELES, Feb 21 — The highly transmissible Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 now accounts for over 80 per cent of new Covid-19 cases reported in the...
UN, US to extend support after two more quakes hit Turkiye
WASHINGTON, Feb 21 — United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Monday that the world body is ready to provide “additional support” after two more...
Malaysia, US reaffirm commitment to strengthen bilateral economic ties — Miti
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 — Malaysia and the United States (US) today reaffirmed their commitment to intensify collaboration to strengthen bilateral economic ties, as well...
Sidec invites tech related startups to join Malaysia – US pitching programme
By Sulyn Chong SHAH ALAM, Feb 14 — The Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) invites all tech-related startups to join the Pitch...
North Korea warns of ‘toughest reaction’ to US military drills with South Korea
SEOUL, Feb 2 — North Korea said Thursday it will take the “toughest reaction” to the United States’ move to expand joint military exercises with...
Philippines grants US greater access to bases amid China concerns
MANILA, Feb 2 — The Philippines has granted the United States expanded access to its military bases, the countries said on Thursday, amid mounting concern...