KUALA LUMPUR: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has maintained its gross domestic product (GDP) forecast of 6.5 per cent for Malaysia next year in its September update, but downgraded 2020 growth rate ... ( read original story ...)
Duterte asks Malaysia to help 3,000 Filipinos in Sabah awaiting repatriation
Despite the “ticklish” issue of the Philippines’ claim to Sabah, President Rodrigo Duterte appealed to Malaysia’s “humanitarian sense” in helping Filipinos in that disputed area. ( read original story ...)
Genting Malaysia’s share price deja vu? Not really
In August last year, Genting Malaysia Bhd's share price fell 12 per cent as investors reportedly were not pleased with the group announcing its intention to buy US-based Empire Resorts. ( read original story ...)
South Korea to secure coronavirus vaccines for 60% of population – PM Chung
South Korea will secure early supply of the novel coronavirus vaccines for 30 million people, or 60% of its population, Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun told a cabinet meeting on Tuesday. While ... ( read original story ...)
LPGA Tour’s BMW Ladies Championship in South Korea cancelled: Yonhap
The LPGA Tour has cancelled its event in South Korea, the $2 million BMW Ladies Championship, due to travel restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Yonhap news agency reported on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Trump vows ‘1,000 times greater’ response to any Iran attack
US President Donald Trump on Monday vowed that any attack by Iran would be met with a response "1,000 times greater in magnitude," after reports that Iran planned to avenge the killing of top general ... ( read original story ...)
Trump issues stark warning to Iran after reports country is considering plot to assassinate US ambassador
Trump cited recent reports that claim Tehran is considering an assassination attempt on Lana Marks, the United States’ ambassador to South Africa. U.S. officials have been aware of threats against the ... ( read original story ...)
Coates suggests Iran Olympic ban unlikely despite wrestler’s execution
John Coates, the AOC president and IOC vice-president, discussed the call for sanctions against Iran in a phone call with IOC president Thomas Bach on Monday night. ( read original story ...)
New homes, highways boost flood risk on Turkey’s northern coast
When Mahmut Talic left his small hardware shop one summer evening, its displays of tools, insulation supplies and window frames were all neatly in their places. ( read original story ...)
Political prisoner says Turkey let down by European rights court
The European Court of Human Rights takes a long time to make decisions and, in the end, even if they rule that there has been a violation [of human rights], it doesn’t produce any practical results,” ... ( read original story ...)