Malaysia to allocate $1.8 billion to fund national industrial masterplan
KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia's trade ministry said on Friday the government will allocate 8.2 billion ringgit ($1.77 billion) to
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Gabon coup shows how France's influence on its former territories is disintegrating
When President Leon Mba of Gabon was toppled by the military in 1964, then-French President Charles de Gaulle sprang into action and immediately sent French troops to restore Mba to power.
1970-01-01 08:00
Retailers Are Driving East Africa’s Adoption of Digital Payments
Retailers such as grocers and department stores are driving the uptake of digital payments in East Africa, with
1970-01-01 08:00
Singaporeans vote for ceremonial president after rare political scandals
Singaporeans are voting in their first contested presidential election in more than a decade.
1970-01-01 08:00
Thailand's ousted former leader Thaksin Shinawatra asks King for royal pardon
Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has submitted a request for a royal pardon, the outgoing justice minister said, just over a week after his dramatic return to the country from more than 15 years in self-exile.
1970-01-01 08:00
Projected college football rankings after Utah downs Florida without Cam Rising
The college football rankings should reward Utah for an impressive win over Florida without key starters including Cam Rising.
1970-01-01 08:00
Argentine side Boca and 3 Brazilian teams advance to Copa Libertadores semifinals
Boca Juniors of Argentina is the only team that can prevent a fourth consecutive all-Brazilian final in the Copa Libertadores
1970-01-01 08:00
Oil Heads for Robust Weekly Gain as Russia to Extend Export Cuts
Oil headed for the biggest weekly gain since early April after Russia signaled it would extend export curbs
1970-01-01 08:00
Singapore Requires Security Cameras in Preschools From July 2024
Singapore will require preschool and government-funded centers for children with special needs to have closed-circuit television cameras, starting
1970-01-01 08:00
Indonesia Aug inflation at 3.27%, below expectations
JAKARTA Indonesia's annual inflation inched up in August, but was below market expectations and still within the central
1970-01-01 08:00
China Ramps Up Campaign to Boost Fragile Economy, Currency
China intensified efforts to stimulate the economy and support its currency, as investor concerns over the growth outlook
1970-01-01 08:00
Nomura Hints at Scaling Back Hiring If Returns Are Lackluster
Japan’s largest brokerage may scale back hiring plans if investments fail to deliver adequate returns. That’s the message
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