China’s Jan-Feb imports and exports beat forecasts, signals global trade rebound
BEIJING: China's export and import growth in the January-February period beat forecasts, suggesting global trade is turning a corner in…
China FM calls war in Gaza a ‘disgrace for civilisation’
BEIJING: China's foreign minister Wang Yi on Thursday (March 7) called Israel's war in Gaza a "disgrace for civilisation" and…
Malaysia’s real GDP to improve to 4.5% in 2024 on resilient domestic demand – Moody’s Ratings
KUALA LUMPUR: Credit ratings agency Moody’s Ratings expects Malaysia's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth to improve to 4.5 per cent in 2024…
China’s ambassadors urge top advisory body to engage more with foreign media
BEIJING: Officials, academics, business leaders, celebrities and other representatives of China’s top advisory body should step up international engagement to…
FBM KLCI slightly higher ahead of Bank Negara’s OPR decision
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI managed a slight bounce on Thursday morning as it halted its descent following Wall Street's…
Asian shares broadly higher; BOJ chatter lifts yen, dents Nikkei
SYDNEY: Asian stocks were mostly up on Thursday as investors took comfort from growing signs the Federal Reserve will soon…
More Chinese women choosing singledom as economy stutters
XIAN: Freelance copywriter Chai Wanrou thinks marriage is an unfair institution. Like many young women in China, she is part…
US mentality has not changed despite improvement in ties: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
BEIJING: The United States continues to have “misperceptions” of China and has not honoured some of its promises, despite some…
Bank Negara’s OPR stays firm at 3%
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara kept the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 3% upon the conclusion of its monetary policy…