Business : Malaysian Media Focusing On China’s Tech Rise, Impact On Job Creation

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail KUNMING (CHINA), Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysian media is showing strong interest in China’s advancements in technology, particularly in electric vehicles (EVs) and the digital economy, as well as focusing on how...

Nga Secures Support From China, Vietnam, Brunei To Integrate New Urban Agenda In UNFCCC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The UN-Habitat Assembly (UNHA) president Nga Kor Ming has secured support from China, Vietnam, and Brunei to strengthen collaboration on the UN-Habitat platform and to integrate the New Urban Agenda (NUA) into...

IHCL does not own The Pierre, but has leasehold rights, operations as usual: Company issues clarification

Following media reports that implied that Taj may exit New York's Pierre hotel, Tata Group backed Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has issued a clarification to the BSE stating that the chain does not own The Pierre hotel, but has leasehold rights for...

Indian Hotels shares in focus as company plans to exit New York’s Pierre Hotel at around $2 billion

Shares of Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL), the Tata Group’s hospitality arm, will be in focus after reports indicated the company is set to exit its flagship U.S. property, The Pierre Hotel in Manhattan. The deal, pegged at around $2 billion, is...

Can We Save World’s Largest Flowers From Brink of Extinction?

The stench of decay announces death—but Rafflesia plants turn it on like a neon sign. Forty-two parasitic species exude the smell of rot to lure insects, thriving under the guise of death. From a distance, the flowers could be mistaken for...

UAE Joins 14-Nation Coalition for Open Trade Push

Abu Dhabi has become the newest member of a 14-country initiative called the Future of Investment and Trade Partnership, a coalition committed to defending “open and free” trade in response to rising global protectionism. The partnership, unveiled...

UAE joins international group to champion 'open and free' trade

The UAE has joined a group of 14 countries in an international initiative aimed at promoting “open and free” trade. The move comes amid growing risks of a trade war due to US tariffs, economic fragmentation and heightened barriers to the global...

Silvio Berlusconi’s lavish Sardinian villa is now on the market – and it’s one of the world’s most expensive homes

They say ‘home is where the heart is’, but late former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi clearly needed a stupidly lavish base to reside in, too. Bragging multiple bedrooms, reception rooms, large terraces, open-air spots for dining, views...

14 countries launch global FIT Partnership for open, fair trade

Fourteen countries, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have issued a Joint Declaration to establish the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership, a new international initiative committed to affirming open and fair trade. The FIT...

14 countries launch 'Future of Investment and Trade Partnership'

ABU DHABI - Fourteen countries have issued a Joint Declaration to establish the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership, a new international initiative committed to affirming open and fair trade, supporting inclusive growth, addressing...

14 countries launch new initiative for open, fair trade

Fourteen small- and medium-sized countries have issued a joint declaration to establish the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership, a new international initiative committed to affirming open and fair trade, supporting inclusive growth,...

Enhancing ASEAN’s Intra-Regional Trade Need Not Require Bells and Whistles

Kristina Fong discusses how steps to strengthen ASEAN's intra-regional trade need not require re-inventing the wheel but rather concerted efforts in practical measures to reduce trade facilitation frictions. It is just shy of six months since...

14 smaller WTO members, including Singapore, tie up to support open and fair trade

SINGAPORE – Fourteen small and medium-sized members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), including Singapore, established a partnership on Sept 16 to boost their trading links, amid strains on the rules-based trading system. The other members of...

NZ-Singapore-UAE-Switzerland launch new investment and trade partnership

Today New Zealand, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and Switzerland, have announced the establishment of a new partnership to generate trade and investment opportunities and support economic growth, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay...

Switzerland launches trade alliance with 13 small and medium-sized economies

Switzerland and 13 other countries want to strengthen trade relations Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial...

Kuala Perlis Int'l Water Festival Generates Nearly RM200,000 For Entrepreneurs

KANGAR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- The five-day Kuala Perlis International Water Festival 2025, which began on Sept 12, attracted over 50,000 visitors and generated nearly RM200,000 in returns for local entrepreneurs. State Tourism, Arts, Culture, and...

New Zealand, Singapore, UAE, Switzerland launch FIT trade partnership

WELLINGTON, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Switzerland launched a new trade and investment partnership on Tuesday. The Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership, announced by New Zealand's...

Singapore joins 13 countries to launch partnership committed to free trade and enhancing investment flows

The members pledge to work together to develop ‘solutions-oriented initiatives’ to strengthen the rules-based trading system [SINGAPORE] Fourteen countries from across continents on Tuesday (Sep 16) announced an initiative committed to open, fair...

HBO Max Continues Asia Pacific Expansion With 14-Market Launch

Warner Bros. Discovery is accelerating its international streaming push with HBO Max‘s expansion into 14 additional Asia Pacific territories set for Oct. 15. The rollout will bring the premium streamer to Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Macau,...

Brunei Week Celebrates Successful First Showcase at MakBesar Grand Market in Singapore

The Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) successfully launched its inaugural Brunei Week at the bustling MakBesar Grand Market at Suntec City Convention Centre, Singapore. Held from 5 to 7 September 2025, the event gathered some 20...