Ringgit marginally lower against greenback in early trade
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened marginally lower versus the US dollar today as investors are wary about the latest assessment…
Bursa Malaysia lower on absence of fresh leads
KUALA LUMPUR: Trading on Bursa Malaysia remained cautious due to a lack of new catalysts, coupled with tomorrow's announcement of…
World Bank says Thai interest rates appropriate, neutral
BANGKOK: Thailand's interest rate levels are appropriate for the current situation and are neutral, the World Bank said on Wednesday…
Policies can help China hit GDP goal
CHINA has room to pursue a more proactive fiscal policy and an expansionary monetary policy, thereby boosting economic recovery and…
Asia stocks climb; gold, bitcoin drift after hitting record highs
SINGAPORE: Asian stocks rose on Wednesday as traders awaited policy cues from Beijing during its week-long annual session of parliament…
Diners in Indian city vomit, spit blood after being served dry ice in mouth freshener
NEW DELHI: The manager of a restaurant in the northern Indian city of Gurugram has been arrested after the eatery…
Bitcoin back on the rise after vaulting to new record
SINGAPORE: Bitcoin rallied again on Wednesday after retreating briefly from an all-time high it set less than 24 hours earlier,…
China’s top leaders adopt measured tone on Taiwan at Two Sessions meetings
BEIJING: China’s top leaders have kept the tone on Taiwan measured and succinct at Beijing’s annual parliamentary meetings, despite a…
China says US using Philippines as ‘pawn’ in South China Sea
BEIJING: China on Wednesday (March 6) accused the United States of using the Philippines as a "pawn" in the South…