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Mysterious Charm Of Ojika Island
Featured in travel publications as one of Japan’s most elusive and beautiful places, Ojika Island in the Goto archipelago of…
Concern over pricey lab-grown diamonds
AMPANG: Once reserved for costume jewellery and non-premium markets, synthetic gemstones are now making their way into mainstream jewellery stores,…
WTO chief stresses need to learn from history on US push for import substitution
NEW YORK: Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, said on Wednesday there is a need to learn…
Penang Institute wants to draw locals back to lit fest
PENANG Institute (PI), the state’s think tank, has now been entrusted with organising the annual George Town Literary Festival (GTLF)…
Investors expect Malaysia to cut interest rates
Ringgit swaps are pricing 30 basis points of easing by Bank Negara Malaysia over the next six months, double the…
Ringgit opens easier as market anticipates softer US tariff stance
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Thursday, tracking gains in the US dollar index (DXY),…
Asean to launch detailed 2026–2030 economic roadmap to boost regional integration at summit
GEORGE TOWN, April 23 — The Asean Economic Community (AEC) 2026–2030, which will be launched alongside the Asean Community Vision…
Malaysian university breaks into top 50 in Asia
PETALING JAYA: A Malaysian university has entered the top 50 Asian universities for the first time, according to the Times…
Trump seeks ‘fair deal’ with China but pathway unclear
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday played up prospects of a “fair deal” on trade with China, but his…
Look before you leap into new trade bloc, economist advises Asean
Economist Geoffrey Williams has shot down a proposal by his counterpart Woo Wing Thye for an East Asia buffer bloc,…
Why the US is turning up the heat on solar imports from Malaysia and other SE Asian nations
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — The United States government has introduced new import duties on solar panels from Malaysia, Cambodia,…
Majikan bayar gaji terakhir pekerja guna duit syiling
TAIPEI: Seorang bekas pekerja kedai minuman di Taiwan menerima gaji terakhir berjumlah NT$6,972 (RM943.09) sepenuhnya dalam bentuk syiling pelbagai nilai…
China says ‘door open’ to trade talks after Trump signals tariffs will fall
BEIJING: China said on Wednesday the door was “wide open” for trade talks with Washington, a day after US President…