Most Southeast Asian stock markets ended higher on Wednesday, led by Malaysia, on hopes of government stimulus measures to boost coronavirus-hit economies, while a drop in shares of the Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Better Malaysia-India ties to boost crude palm oil prices – MPOB
Crude palm oil prices may rise to 2,300-2,400 ringgit ($528.37-$551.34) per tonnne in the coming months as Malaysia's relationship with top importer India improves, industry regulator the Malaysian ... ( read original story ...)
SE Asia Stocks-Philippines extends falls on heavyweights; Malaysia gains
Philippine shares extended falls into a third session on Wednesday, dragged lower by index heavyweights such as SM Investments and Ayala Land, while Malaysian stocks rose as they tried to play ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s New Coronavirus Cases Rise by Most in Six Weeks
Malaysia reported the highest daily increase in new coronavirus cases since April 11 just three weeks since it relaxed lockdown measures. ( read original story ...)
U.S. New Cases Slow; Infections Jump in Malaysia: Virus Update
U.S. cases rose at the slowest pace since March, as President Donald Trump unveiled plans to sharply increase testing. ( read original story ...)
Tencent Signs Memorandum of Understanding with China Construction Bank Corporation Labuan Branch in Malaysia
Tencent, a leading provider of Internet value-added services in China, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Construction Bank Corporation Labuan Branch (CCB ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia reports 15 new coronavirus cases with no new deaths
Malaysian health authorities on Wednesday reported 15 new coronavirus cases, raising the cumulative total to 7,619 cases. The health ministry also reported no new deaths, keeping total fatalities at ... ( read original story ...)
Reports: Trump considering timeline for Afghanistan troops withdrawal
President Trump will be briefed by military advisors on options to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan, which includes one plan to withdraw them all before the 2020 presidential election in ... ( read original story ...)
Will Afghanistan’s Cease-Fire Open The Door For Peace?
The Afghan government has called for the Taliban to extend a three-day cease-fire, and reports suggest the Taliban may agree to an extension. ( read original story ...)
Iran, Iraq discuss expanding transport cooperation
Iranian Transport and Urban Development Minister Mohammad Eslami discussed expansion of transportation cooperation with his Iraqi counterpart over the phone, IRIB reported.In the conversation, Eslami ... ( read original story ...)