Economists explain why investors prefer other Asean countries

PETALING JAYA: Favorable long-term growth prospects, an attractive investment climate and consistent policies are some of the many reasons which … More

Struggling Sudan eyes yield of Israel deal

‘We shouldn’t remain captives to the past and isolationist ideologies’ Cairo: Sudan’s agreement to normalise ties with Israel after decades … More

Modernisation of agriculture key to solving the sector’s woes

MALAYSIA has been grappling with a high food import bill, about RM50 bil in 2019. In order to become a … More

Covid-19 delivers first crisis lessons to Grab

SINGAPORE: In the early weeks of the coronavirus outbreak, Anthony Tan, the CEO of Southeast Asia’s biggest ride-hailing firm, recalls … More

Craftsmen revive famed water wheels on Syria river

The touristic landmarks in Hama have largely been spared by Syria’s nine-year war HAMA (AFP) –– On a riverbank in … More

The Future of Travel

Edward Heaney, business director at PSI reflects on the impact of a global pandemic on travel and its future All … More

Social Media And Thailand’s Struggle Over Public Space – Analysis

Political divisions, the economic downturn after 2006, and technological disruptions have enabled authorities in Thailand to limit public space for … More

Falling from the sky: How Iran became a drone power

It is sanctions that forced Iran to develop its own successful drone industry mostly by reverse engineering equipment that it could buy on the open market or by other means. It has quickly found that drones are smart, relatively inexpensive and can carry out the work of hundreds of soldiers

At The Movies: Unsettling animation I Lost My Body, The Breadwinner, Have A Nice Day

SINGAPORE – If you are looking for animation that tells stories about life in modern society, there is no better … More

Malaysian govt quietly hands out 5G spectrum, seemingly foregoing open tender

The 5G spectrum has been allocated to a number of players, including Altel, a firm with connections to the Malaysian governments

Companies leveraging on technology, digital to thrive in the new normal

KUALA LUMPUR : Business leaders in Malaysia are focusing on leveraging technology and digital to recover and thrive in the … More

EXCLUSIVE : Israeli Cyber Startup Senpai Helped Malaysia’s Corrupt Leader Spy on Opposition

Documents submitted to an Israeli court revealed Senpai’s methods of operation and its ties to questionable regimes, including its $1.5 million deal to supply Malaysia’s intelligence agency with surveillance tools to be used on civilians

The Patani Panopticon: biometrics in Thailand’s deep south

The government needs to re-think its counterinsurgency approach carefully. The establishment of a biometric-led surveillance superstructure in the southern border provinces will inevitably come at the cost of increasing public resistance and decreased legitimacy for the state and military presence in this region

Uber cuts 600 jobs in India

I want to apologise to departing colleagues and extend my heartfelt thanks to them for their contributions to Uber, the riders, and the driver partners we serve in India. Uber is cutting 600 jobs in India, or 25% of its workforce in the country

Uber Cuts 3,000 More Jobs, Shuts 45 Offices in Coronavirus Crunch

Employees in the U.S. will be the hardest hit by the cuts, according to a person familiar with the matter. Uber is closing one of its offices in downtown San Francisco, which had more than 500 employees. It is also considering moving its Asia headquarters out of Singapore.

First international Malaysian TV show to air in Australia

The Aussie Malaysian TV (AMTV) as it is known will go on air on Melbourne Television Station Channel 31, on Monday (May 25) with live streaming available on their website. The first episode will air at 7.30pm Australian time, or 5.30pm Malaysian time.

Quality of works on completed projects often a source of dispute

Building defects have always been an issue. Defects can be mitigated by means of design, contract provision, good industry practices and regulatory compliance.

However, projects are constantly being driven by costs and time, and quality seems to take a backseat

Clogged cooling system likely cause of gas leak in India’s LG Chem plant, three investigators say

About 800 people taken to hospital after the leak, and some were asleep when gas drifted over their homes. Police have filed a culpable homicide complaint against LG Polymers.

Celebrating Ramadan With Technology

Despite the rather sombre Ramadan celebrations this year, technology has further enhanced the experience of Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr with a wide range of apps, offering numerous ways of bringing families and friends closer for the holiday season.

Indonesia Says Plasma Treatment Works in Covid-19 Patients

Three patients in critical conditions who received the serum have begun to recover

Bitcoin prices spike as halving approaches

Bitcoin halving occurs once every four years, and the latest halving will take place on Tuesday morning local time. Halving is when cryptocurrency-mining companies and individuals find out the reduced payment that they will receive in return for their contribution to the system’s smooth operation.

By design, the number of bitcoins in existence is capped at 21 million