Government, private sector urged to work together for timely project implementation
RAWANG: The government and private sector have been urged to work together to ensure projects under the Economic Transformation Programme…
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Europe’s central banks ring in rates revolution
FRANKFURT: When the European Central Bank (ECB) maintained its key interest rates at record lows last week, as expected, it…
US-EU trade talks to open Monday amid spying rancor
WASHINGTON: Ambitious talks to create the world’s largest free-trade zone between the US and Europe open today (Monday) amid friction…
Iran’s central bank devalues national currency rate by more than half
TEHRAN: Iran’s central bank drastically devalued the national currency’s fixed subsidised rate against the dollar, as the Islamic republic struggles…
Both Koreas agree to reopen joint zone ‘when ready’
SEOUL, South Korea: North and South Korea yesterday made a crucial step forward in winding down months of high tension,…
Growing gaps in Malaysia’s human capital
Each year, about 400,000 young Malaysians sit for their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia, the passing of which will lead them down…
Asean’s southern grouping gets active
An effective force in Asean has recently been making headlines. As opposed to the their counterpart in the Mekong region…
Italy pushes US$1,280 silk sweaters as recession cure
In a small workroom whose window overlooks the Umbrian countryside, women hold gray silk-linen cardigan sweaters up to light tables…