HONG KONG March 26 (AFP) - Oil prices rose and equities fell Thursday as investors tracked developments in the Middle East amid hopes that US and Iranian officials will bring an end to a conflict that has ramped up fears of an unprecedented global ener

BEIJING March 25 (AFP) - Pet lovers eagerly gathered around a container to snap photos of meerkats at a Beijing animal fair, each selling for $320, while nearby a raccoon nervously paced in a cage only slightly bigger than itself.

HONG KONG March 25 (AFP) - Oil prices tumbled and stocks rose Wednesday on hopes for a de-escalation of the Middle East war after reports said Washington had sent a peace plan to Iran, while Tehran announced it will let "non-hostile" oil vessels throug

PARIS March 19 (AFP) - Qatar reported "extensive" damage on Thursday to the site of the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility following Iranian strikes, sparking fears for global energy supplies.

KUALA LUMPUR 19 March - Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad (MDV), a subsidiary of the Minister of Finance (Incorporated) [MOF (Inc)] and an agency under the Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation (MOSTI), has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding integrity through stronger

KUALA LUMPUR 17 Mar - When oil prices surged past the US$100 per barrel mark following the Iran war, alarm bells rang far beyond energy trading floors.

When governments talk about banning vapes, they often promise to “protect public health” and “crack down on illegal products.”

KUALA LUMPUR 6 March  - Malaysia's courier, express, and parcel (CEP) industry has experienced a remarkable transformation over the past decade, fueled by the explosive growth of e-commerce.

BEIJING March 6 (AFP) - China announced its goals for the year during its annual "Two Sessions" political conclave on Thursday, reaffirming its commitment to boost its flagging economy and achieve breakthroughs in high-tech and low-carbon sectors.

WASHINGTON March 5 (AFP) - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that Donald Trump's 15-percent global tariff is likely to be rolled out this week, as the president moves to rebuild his trade agenda after a major legal setback.

CYBERJAYA 4 March - Malaysia’s media industry must urgently prioritise advanced training in emerging technologies to remain competitive and credible amid rapid digital transformation, the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) said on Wednesday.

KUALA LUMPUR 4 March - Malaysian businesses and investors tracking the ringgit can breathe a cautious sigh of relief following the latest analysis from one of Asia’s most respected macroeconomic strategists.