Published: Sat, 25 Sep 2021 16:18:47 GMT
Experts say Xi's speech at ZGC Forum contributes to solving global issues
© Provided by Xinhua Xi's speech shows China's demonstration to the world that its "course towards innovative development remains unchanged and prioritized," said Andrei Ostrovsky, head of the Institute of Far Eastern Studies under the Russian Academ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 24 Sep 2021 17:55:46 GMT
Jessica Chastain talks about her 'X-Men' role
Washington [US], September 24 (ANI): Hollywood actor Jessica Chastain recently looked back on her role as Vuk in the 2019 movie 'X-Men: Dark Phoenix', admitting she didn't even know her character's name until she saw the film for herself.
According to People magazine, speaking during the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast she told that her experience with the franchise was much different than what her 'Scenes from a Marriage' c...[read more]
Published: Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:42:00 GMT
A granular look at UK's COVID-19 'red list' shows why it's deeply flawed
Earlier this year the UK introduced a "traffic light" system in yet another attempt to contain and mitigate the effects of COVID-19. The system assigned the status of either red, amber, or green to other countries with each colour indicating different rules for a range of things including terms of travel and q...[read more]
Published: Fri, 24 Sep 2021 07:37:18 GMT
Moody's affirms Hyderabad Airport's Ba2 rating
Singapore, September 24 (ANI): Moody's Investors Service has affirmed GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd's (HIAL's) Ba2 corporate family rating (CFR) and Ba2 senior secured USD bond rating.
The outlook on ratings remains negative.
"The rating affirmation reflects our expectation of a gradual improvement in HIAL's revenue over the next two to three, driven by the implementation of higher tariffs under the final tariff...[read more]
Published: Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:47:07 GMT
Neo-Nazi suspects in custody over planned attack on Masonic lodge
A source in the French judiciary said Thursday that five people have been taken into custody regarding an investigation into a neo-Nazi group suspected of planning a violent attack on a Masonic lodge.In this case, three members of a group called "Honour and Nation" had already been indicted for "criminal terrorist association" and imprisoned in early May.Three of the five people, aged between 23 and 58, w...[read more]
Published: Sun, 26 Sep 2021 07:52:08 GMT
Morrison's 'sub-par' performance tanks Australia's national identity
Morrison's tanking of the Australian-French submarine deal in favour of the AUKUS pact signals to the world that Australia is not interested in being a real sovereign nation, writes Peter Henning.AUSTRALIA AS a prospective "...[read more]
Published: Tue, 28 Sep 2021 10:49:01 GMT
China demonstrates remarkable economic resilience: Malaysian FM
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- China has shown exceptional economic resilience in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges, Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah said on Tuesday. Speaking at an event hosted by the Chinese embassy in Kuala Lumpur to mark the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China which falls on Oct. 1, Saifuddin said the country's dynamic lead...[read more]
Published: Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:30:01 GMT
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, Sept. 28
WASHINGTON -- The East Asia and Pacific region's recovery has been undermined by the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant, the World Bank said Monday, calling for a comprehensive strategy to contain COVID-19 and boost inclusive growth. Economic activity began to slow down in the second quarter of 2021, and growth forecasts have been downgraded for most countries in the region, according to World Bank's newly rel...[read more]
Published: Tue, 28 Sep 2021 08:05:01 GMT
World Bank cuts Malaysia's 2021 growth forecast to 3.3 percent
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- The World Bank on Tuesday lowered Malaysia's economic growth forecast this year to 3.3 percent from an earlier projection of 4.5 percent. The ongoing movement control order, with increased precautionary behaviors and subdued labor market conditions, are expected to weigh down further on Malaysia's private consumption and overall economic growth, the World Bank said in a report....[read more]
Published: Tue, 28 Sep 2021 07:55:01 GMT
Malaysia's August exports rise 18.4 pct year on year
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's exports rose 18.4 percent to 95.59 billion ringgit (22.85 billion U.S. dollars) in August from a year earlier, as exports to all major markets namely ASEAN, China, the U.S., the European Union (EU), and Japan recorded positive growth, official data showed Tuesday. The export growth was contributed mainly by robust external demand for petroleum products, electrical an...[read more]
Published: Tue, 28 Sep 2021 02:30:01 GMT
Malaysia reports 10,959 new COVID-19 cases, 258 new deaths
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia recorded 10,959 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of midnight Monday, bringing the total tally to 2,209,194, according to the health ministry. Of the new cases 12 are imported and 10,947 are locally transmitted, showed data released on the ministry's website. An additional 258 deaths from the coronavirus epidemic were reported in the Southeast Asian country, br...[read more]
Published: Tue, 28 Sep 2021 02:18:03 GMT
Market exchange rates in China -- Sept. 28
BEIJING, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Tuesday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System: Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan U.S. dollar 100 646.08 Euro 100 755.52 Japanese yen 100 5.8211 Hong Kong dollar 100 83.009 British pound 100 885.23 Au...[read more]
Published: Mon, 27 Sep 2021 16:06:44 GMT
Chinese defense minister holds video talks with Malaysian counterpart
BEIJING, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe spoke with Malaysia's Senior Minister of Defence Hishammuddin Hussein in a video call Monday. As COVID-19 pandemic ravages the world, the global economy is struggling to recover, and the international order is undergoing profound change, Wei said. Wei said China is willing to work with Malaysia to oppose hegemonism and p...[read more]
Published: Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:44:02 GMT
Xinhua world economic news summary at 1030 GMT, Sept. 27
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia is targeting a gross domestic product (GDP) growth of between 4.5 percent to 5.5 percent per annum in 2021 to 2025, under its 12th five-year economic plan, unveiled by the government on Monday. The growth will be supported by strong domestic demand and a higher contribution from the external sector, it said. (Malaysia-GDP growth) - - - - HONG KONG -- Hong Kong has always ma...[read more]
Published: Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:44:02 GMT
Xinhua world news summary at 1030 GMT, Sept. 27
TOKYO -- Japan's Shinsei Bank on Monday refused a proposal from SBI Holdings Inc. to conditionally extend its unsolicited tender offer for the bank until November, local media reported Monday. Shinsei said its proposed extension to Dec. 8 would give shareholders sufficient time to assess the information provided and better make decisions on whether to tender their shares. The bank is preparing to launch a defens...[read more]
Published: Mon, 27 Sep 2021 09:30:01 GMT
Malaysia targets 4.5-5.5 pct GDP growth in next 5 years
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia is targeting a gross domestic product (GDP) growth of between 4.5 percent to 5.5 percent per annum in 2021 to 2025, under its 12th five-year economic plan, unveiled by the government on Monday. The growth will be supported by strong domestic demand and a higher contribution from the external sector, it said. "Against the backdrop of the challenging economic envi...[read more]
Published: Mon, 27 Sep 2021 02:44:02 GMT
Malaysia reports 13,104 new COVID-19 cases, 278 new deaths
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia reported another 13,104 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Sunday, bringing the national total to 2,198,235, according to the health ministry. Eight of the new cases are imported and 13,096 are local transmissions, data released on the ministry's website showed. Another 278 more deaths have been reported, bringing the death toll to 25,437. About 20,97...[read more]
Published: Mon, 27 Sep 2021 02:05:08 GMT
Market exchange rates in China -- Sept. 27
BEIJING, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Monday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System: Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan U.S. dollar 100 646.95 Euro 100 758.22 Japanese yen 100 5.8417 Hong Kong dollar 100 83.104 British pound 100 884.11 Aus...[read more]
Published: Sun, 26 Sep 2021 09:18:02 GMT
Roundup: World leaders call for efforts to uphold multilateralism
UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- World leaders on Saturday in their deliberations at the General Debate of the UN General Assembly, called for efforts to uphold multilateralism to tackle global challenges. In a pre-recorded speech, Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob stressed the importance of peaceful coexistence and multilateralism. "Multilateralism and peaceful coexistence are mutually rei...[read more]
Published: Sun, 26 Sep 2021 03:05:02 GMT
Malaysia reports 13,899 new COVID-19 cases, total deaths pass 25,000 mark
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia reported 13,899 new COVID-19 infections, as of midnight Saturday, bringing the national total to 2,185,131, according to the health ministry. Some six of the new cases are imported and 13,893 are local transmissions, data released on the ministry's website showed. Another 228 more deaths have been reported, bringing the death toll to 25,159. About 18,074 ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 25 Sep 2021 20:18:01 GMT
Malaysian PM stresses importance of peaceful coexistence, multilateralism
UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- In his speech to the UN General Assembly on Saturday, Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob stressed the importance of peaceful coexistence and multilateralism. Malaysia has always been a firm believer in all efforts and initiatives that promote peaceful coexistence between nations, between different peoples, and between different faiths and cultures, he said. "As a mu...[read more]
Published: Sat, 25 Sep 2021 04:05:01 GMT
Roundup: World leaders reflect on Afghanistan
UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Several world leaders on Friday, the fourth day of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) high-level week, reflected on the failure of the United States and other Western countries in Afghanistan. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said the failure in Afghanistan shows military strength alone does not work. "Military strength without the will to forge underst...[read more]
Published: Sat, 25 Sep 2021 03:05:01 GMT
Malaysia reports 14,554 new COVID-19 cases, 250 new deaths
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia reported 14,554 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Friday, bringing the national total to 2,171,232, according to the health ministry. Nine of the new cases are imported and 14,545 are local transmissions, data released on the ministry's website showed. Another 250 more deaths have been reported, bringing the death toll to 24,931. About 16,751 patient...[read more]
Published: Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:49:01 GMT
Xinhua world economic news summary at 1030 GMT, Sept. 24
TOKYO -- Japan needs to build a resilient economy by finding methods to curb COVID-19 infections and promote economic activities concurrently, and by implementing reform measures to improve the business environment, a government white paper said. Local media reported Friday that the white paper released by the Japanese government on the economy and finances for fiscal 2021 stressed the importance to build a Japa...[read more]
Published: Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:44:01 GMT
World Insight: Criticism sparked worldwide over AUKUS, submarine deal
BEIJING, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- The newly established trilateral security partnership dubbed AUKUS among the United States, Britain, and Australia has sparked fierce criticism and widespread concerns over its impact on regional security in the Asia-Pacific and global non-proliferation. Last week, the three countries announced that the first initiative under AUKUS is to deliver a nuclear-powered submarine fleet to ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:18:02 GMT
Malaysia's inflation up 2 pct in August
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI), rose 2 percent year on year in August, official data showed Friday. The transport group has continued to record a double-digit increase since March and edged up 11 percent in August as compared to a year ago, the Department of Statistics Malaysia said in a statement. The food and non-alcoholic beverages...[read more]
Published: Fri, 24 Sep 2021 02:30:01 GMT
Malaysia reports 13,754 new COVID-19 cases, 116 new deaths
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia reported another 13,754 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Thursday, raising the national total to 2,156,678, according to the health ministry. Four of the new cases are imported and 13,750 are local transmissions, data released on the ministry's website showed. Another 116 more deaths have been reported, bringing the death toll to 24,681. About 16,628 patie...[read more]
Published: Fri, 24 Sep 2021 02:05:23 GMT
Market exchange rates in China -- Sept. 24
BEIJING, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Friday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System: Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan U.S. dollar 100 645.99 Euro 100 758.62 Japanese yen 100 5.8569 Hong Kong dollar 100 82.97 British pound 100 886.75 Aust...[read more]
Published: Tue, 28 Sep 2021 17:51:24 GMT
Togetherness the Theme at 2021 Pacers Media Day - Indiana Pacers
Published: Tue, 28 Sep 2021 08:52:47 GMT
Nine Vietnamese fishermen nabbed for harvesting sea cucumbers in Malaysian waters
Nine Vietnamese fishermen nabbed for harvesting sea cucumbers in Malaysian waters The Sun Daily...[read more]
Published: Tue, 28 Sep 2021 05:10:48 GMT
Why is Malaysia so fascinated by Nur Sajat, the transgender tycoon who fled to Thailand?
Grave danger: fears over transgender tycoons safety if returned to Malaysia South China Morning Post...[read more]
Published: Mon, 27 Sep 2021 21:04:36 GMT
Chief Justice lifts gag order on identity of Singaporean undergrad voyeur from top UK university
Chief Justice lifts gag order on identity of Singaporean undergrad voyeur from top UK university TODAYonline...[read more]
Published: Tue, 28 Sep 2021 11:06:22 GMT
Additional Support Anticipated For Malaysia Stock Market
The Malaysia stock market has moved higher in two of three trading days since the end of the seven-day losing streak in which it had tumbled more than 70 points or 4.1 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now rests just beneath the 1,540-point plateau and it's expected to add to its winnings on Friday....[read more]
Published: Tue, 28 Sep 2021 07:15:20 GMT
Smugglers said to be offloading Thailand-bound cigarettes at sea Malaysia Today
Published: Tue, 28 Sep 2021 07:13:23 GMT
Bangkok 'taxi graveyard' transformed into mini garden Malaysia Today Malaysia Today
Bangkok 'taxi graveyard' transformed into mini garden - Free Malaysia Today Free Malaysia Today...[read more]
Published: Mon, 27 Sep 2021 22:36:17 GMT
Asean food makers look to correct labour abuses in supply chains Malaysia Today
Published: Mon, 27 Sep 2021 22:28:50 GMT
A looming fatal blow to the charms of Penang life Malaysia Today
Published: Mon, 27 Sep 2021 18:23:50 GMT
China, US share tech in Asean for vaccine diplomacy edge Malaysia Today
Published: Mon, 27 Sep 2021 17:23:44 GMT
Singapore's 'Crazy Rich Asians' estate up for luxury rebuild Malaysia Today
Published: Mon, 27 Sep 2021 14:40:23 GMT
We lost joy in living- grief of MH17 victims relatives laid bare in court Airlines flight MH17
At trial of four men charged with murder over the Malaysia Airlines plane shot down in 2014, families gave testimony of lives cut short Some were flying home. Others starting the holiday of a lifetime. But they never arrived at their destination. On 17 July 2014, a missile shot down Malaysia Airlines MH17 over eastern Ukraine, killing all 298 people on board, including 196 Dutch nationals. More than seven years later, a c...[read more]