Coronavirus: UK economy could be worst hit among leading nations, says OECD
The UK is likely to be the hardest-hit by Covid-19 among major economies, a leading agency has warned. Britain's economy is likely to slump by...
World economy to contract at least 6% in 2020: OECD
[caption id="attachment_2452" align="alignnone" width="907"] The OECD headquarters in Paris, France. [/caption] PARIS: The global economy will contract at least six per cent this year, with...
Malaysian schools to reopen in phases starting Jun 24
[caption id="attachment_2434" align="alignnone" width="829"] Schools will reopen on Jun 24, 2020 for students taking leaving examinations. [/caption] KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian schools will reopen in phases,...
Interstate travel resumes, more services reopen as Malaysia steps into a new normal
[caption id="attachment_2431" align="alignnone" width="791"] Food science undergrad Cheong Kai Ming (in white tee) and his two friends check their boarding slips at the Bandar Tasik...
Indonesia’s Pertamina signs US$8b petrochemical project deal with Taiwan’s CPC
[caption id="attachment_2458" align="alignnone" width="863"] A view of state-owned oil giant Pertamina's refinery unit IV in Cilacap, Central Java, Indonesia Jan 13, 2016. [/caption] JAKARTA: Indonesia's...
China sees ‘consensus’ with India over border tensions
[caption id="attachment_2446" align="alignnone" width="825"] Pangong Tso lake in India's Ladakh region which borders China. [/caption] BEIJING: China said Wednesday (Jun 10) it had reached a...
UK review of 5G security is important: NATO chief on Huawei
[caption id="attachment_2461" align="alignnone" width="843"] FILE PHOTO: The British flag and a smartphone with a Huawei and 5G network logo are seen on a PC motherboard...
North Korean leader’s sister emerges as policymaker in spat with South Korea
[caption id="attachment_2449" align="alignnone" width="877"] FILE PHOTO: Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends a wreath-laying ceremony at Ho Chi Minh...
Hong Kong police arrest 53 during fresh protests, more rallies planned
[caption id="attachment_2443" align="alignnone" width="832"] Police officers charge at demonstrators during a protest on the first anniversary of a mass protest against the now-withdrawn extradition Bill,...