PUTRAJAYA: The National Commodity Policy will be improved with the inclusion of a new direction and targets for the nation’s agro-commodity industry, says Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok. She said efforts to determine the direction and initiatives to develop the... more »

WASHINGTON: No US economists believe the Federal Reserve will raise the all-important benchmark interest rate on Thursday but they are watching closely for any signals about how concerned the central bankers are about rising prices. With the economy growing strongly and... more »

WASHINGTON: The US Commerce Department said it would impose final anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on Chinese common alloy aluminium sheet products of 96.3 per cent to 176.2 per cent. The decision marks the first time that final duties were issued in... more »

KUCHING: The state government, which will focus on providing housing for the Middle 40 per cent (M40) and Bottom 40 per cent (B40) groups, hopes that the federal government will cooperate with them on this matter. Local Government and Housing... more »

KUALA LUMPUR: Global packaging manufacturer and leading property developer Scientex Bhd (Scientex) unveiled its target to build and deliver 50,000 affordable homes in Peninsular Malaysia by 2028, double the 17,500 units completed at present. To date, Scientex has developed affordable... more »