Malaysian PM Ismail kicks off official visit to Indonesia, will meet President Jokowi

PETALING JAYA (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) : Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob leaves for his maiden overseas trip as … More

Get to know the place where personal data is being traded

Malaysia-centric databases appearing online is not a new phenomenon. Every day, millions of lines of data with personal identifiable information … More

Only bipartisan pact and parliamentary reform will convince investors of Malaysia’s political stability, trade groups tell politicians

KUALA LUMPUR : Two trade groups today (Aug 23) suggested newly minted Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob continue … More

‘We do it to keep busy’: Elderly sisters continue knife sharpening trade in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR : Sparks flew as Yip Yoke Lin, 74, held the Chinese chef knife she was sharpening at a 30-degree angle … More

End of Suez Canal snarl marks beginning of new stress on global trade

LONDON (BLOOMBERG) : Now removed from the Suez Canal’s main channel, the Ever Given ship leaves in its wake several … More

Biden likely to improve ties with Asia, end ‘silly trade war’ — Dr Mahathir

KUALA LUMPUR : After four years of dealing with US President Donald Trump, Asia can expect President-elect Joe Biden to improve … More

Brexit: New era for UK as it completes separation from European Union

A new era has begun for the United Kingdom after it completed its formal separation from the European Union. The … More

Bluff and brinksmanship: How Britain got a Brexit trade deal done

BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) : As trade talks with the United Kingdom ground to deadlock on Dec. 9, one European Union official … More

Fears some Australian small wine producers could go bust as China imposes steep tariffs

Australian Grape and Wine chief executive Tony Battaglene says the industry is in shock after China announced tariffs of up … More

What is the RCEP trade deal?

HANOI: Backed by China, the sprawling Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is seen as a coup for Beijing in extending … More

Suga launches charm offensive in Southeast Asia

New PM’s first trip overseas aimed at shoring up support against China in the region In a sign of Southeast … More

Indonesia, China Start Working on Rupiah, Yuan Direct Settlement

Jakarta. Indonesia and China have agreed to work on and promote a framework of direct settlement between the rupiah and yuan, … More

Asian financial leaders agree to make ‘all policy efforts’ to fight COVID-19 pandemic

TOKYO: Financial leaders from China, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia vowed on Friday (Sep 18) to redouble their efforts … More

Vietnam maintains growth in wood exports

HÀ NỘI : Việt Nam’s timber industry grew by 6.2 per cent in the first seven months of the year. … More