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Leaving the dollar — a thorny issue
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (126+ words) thestar.com.my Leaving the dollar — a thorny issue THE movement towards dedollarisation has accelerated in recent years as countries seek to reduce their dependence on the US dollar for a variety of reasons. In Malaysia, this topic has again…...
Football: Malaysia fall to Vietnam in Hyundai AFF semis first leg
12+ hour, 38+ min ago (344+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: It was a night to forget for Malaysia after they were beaten 0-2 by Vietnam in the Hyundai AFF Cup first leg semi-finals at the Cheras Football Stadium here on Sunday (Aug 16). As early as the 15th minute, Harimau Malaya…...
Korean trade minister ousted amid US tariff pressure
8+ hour, 37+ min ago (224+ words) SEOUL: Yeo Han-koo, South Korea’s top trade negotiator who played a key role in major trade issues, including 2025’s tariff negotiations with the United States, has been sacked. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung dismissed Yeo, the minister for trade…...
Vietnam Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Munich after technical issue
9+ hour, 12+ min ago (255+ words) HANOI (VnExpress-Vietnam News): A Vietnam Airlines flight from Munich to Hanoi, operated by a Boeing 787-9, was forced to return shortly after takeoff on Aug. 15 due to a technical problem. Vietnam Airlines said the crew followed standard procedures after the issue…...
Sri Lanka seeks return of 73 organised crime, drug trafficking suspects
9+ hour, 32+ min ago (172+ words) COLOMBO: (Bernama-Xinhua) Sri Lankan police are taking steps to repatriate 73 individuals involved in organised crime and drug trafficking who are hiding overseas. The country's Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya said on Saturday (Aug 15), reported Xinhua. Speaking to the media,…...
Bursa Malaysia seen trading in narrow range from Monday (Aug 17) but with upside bias
10+ hour, 23+ min ago (538+ words) KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with an upside bias this week but within the narrow range of 1,740-1,750 points. IPPFA Sdn Bhd director of investment strategy and country economist Mohd Sedek Jantan said resilient domestic fundamentals would…...
Philippine multimedia giant ABS-CBN's main gate permanently closes amid studio consolidation
10+ hour, 42+ min ago (283+ words) MANILA: The main gate of the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Centre along Sgt. Esguerra Avenue corner Mother Ignacia Street in Quezon City was permanently closed to motorists, employees and visitors at 6am on Sunday (Aug 16). “We will miss you, ABS-CBN Esguerra gate. The…...
Police arrest drug smuggler, seize yaba pills worth RM60,000
16+ hour, 14+ min ago (155+ words) KOTA BARU: Police arrested a male Thai national and seized 6,000 yaba pills worth about RM60,000 in an operation in Pasir Mas on Saturday (Aug 15). Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the 45-year-old suspect was arrested at 7.30pm along Jalan Kampung…...
Thailand sets out death benefits following marriage equality law
12+ hour, 48+ min ago (474+ words) BANGKOK: Deputy government spokesperson Ploythalay Laksameesaengjan said on Saturday (Aug 15) that the government was prioritising benefit entitlements and improving its service system to accommodate diversity, ensuring comprehensive and equal protection for all insured persons. This followed the entry into force…...
Gymnastics-Spain, Japan and Brazil book 2028 LA Games rhythmic gymnastics group places
14+ hour, 15+ min ago (218+ words) Aug 16 (Reuters) - Spain, Japan and Brazil became the first nations to secure quota places for the rhythmic gymnastics group competition at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after finishing on the podium at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Frankfurt on Saturday....