With this strategic investment, the two companies will form a new entity called Fazz Financial Group (FFG). As part of the combined entity, Xfers will serve as the group’s business-to-business arm and ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia prepares new defence industry policy
Malaysia is preparing to launch a national defence industry policy to boost efforts towards self-reliance, the country’s defence minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has stated. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 2-Malaysia c.bank holds key rate, expects vaccination drive to boost economy
C.bank says COVID-19 vaccine roll-out will boost sentiments * Capital Economics says recovery to be “slow and fitful” (Adds bullets, analyst comments) KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Reuters) - Malaysia’s ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan: Opposition figure claims gov’t behind his arrest
Khidirnazar Allakulov, who was held for almost one week, says the gov’t refuses to allow an opposition movement to grow. ( read original story ...)
Oil prices jump as OPEC+ keeps production largely steady, Saudi Arabia continues voluntary cut
Oil prices jumped on Thursday after OPEC and its oil-producing allies said the group would keep production largely steady through April. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia is a partner, not an ally. Let’s stop the charade.
And Biden’s reluctance to do so is, in part, grounded in the antiquated notion that Saudi Arabia is a close ally of the United States. But at best, Saudi Arabia is a partner whose interests often run ... ( read original story ...)
Pope Francis’ historic trip to Iraq embraced by many as a welcome boost
Pope Francis’ upcoming three-day tour of the country will include meetings with political and religious leaders plus visits to historical sites. ( read original story ...)
South Korea investigates deaths of two who received AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
South Korean authorities are investigating the deaths of two people, both with pre-existing conditions, who died within days of receiving AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine. AstraZeneca said it was aware ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s First Trans Soldier Found Dead in Her Home at 23
Byun Hee-soo, South Korea’s first transgender soldier who was forcibly discharged from service over a year ago, has been found dead. Sudden death: The 23-year-old former South Korean soldier was found ... ( read original story ...)
Reports: U.S., South Korea to commence scaled-down military exercises
The United States and South Korea are to hold joint military exercises Monday, but the training could be reduced in scale due to the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)