Asean balance sheets holding up ‘very well’ – Eastspring investments
KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN economies’ balance sheets have held up “very well” amid the enduring pressures from the United States (US) economic trend and interest rate hike for the last two years, said a portfolio manager. Eastspring Investments Asia equities portfolio manager Sundeep Bihani said ASEAN would still feel the pressure of the lagged effect of […]
Lost in translation
If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart – Rachel Adams, English language coach, Department of English and Comparative Literature, Columbia University. A British friend of mine said that he nearly had a heart […]
Covid, flu surge in US amid holidays, increasing health risks
LOS ANGELES: The United States has seen an uptick in flu and Covid-19 cases amid the holidays, and health experts are concerned about the increasing health risks brought by the simultaneous spread of respiratory illnesses. The amount of respiratory illnesses causing people to seek healthcare is increasing across most areas of the country, according to the […]
US to host new Fifa Club World CUP in 2025
GENEVA: Fifa on Sunday announced the schedule and detailed information of the revised Fifa Club World Cup, whose first edition will take place in the United States in 2025, reported Xinhua. The Fifa Council met Sunday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, ahead of the 2023 Fifa Club World Cup semi-finals, to make several key principles of […]
US records more homegrown malaria cases for first time in 20 years
By Tan Jingjing | Xinhua writer LOS ANGELES: The United States has identified at least 10 locally acquired malaria cases, the first time in 20 years since the highly infectious disease was declared elimination from the country. The US state of Arkansas identified its first locally acquired malaria case this week, marking the fourth US […]
US manufacturing slumps less than expected in Sept
WASHINGTON: US manufacturing activity contracted in September by the least since late 2022, beating analyst expectations despite weakness in new orders, survey data showed Monday. The Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) manufacturing index came in better than anticipated at 49 per cent last month, up from 47.6 per cent in August. This was 1.0 per […]
US to conduct emergency alert tests for phones, TVs
WASHINGTON: The US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will conduct nationwide tests on Wednesday afternoon, during which every active mobile phone across the United States will emit a loud warning tone. The simultaneous tests of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), conducted in conjunction with the Federal Communications Commission, will affect […]
2026 World Cup stadiums revealed
GENEVA: FIFA on Wednesday released its list of the 16 stadiums which will host matches during the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States, reported Xinhua. The 2026 tournament will be the first World Cup to take place across three countries, with the number of participating teams set to increase from the […]
Fruitful visit to USA, says pm Anwar
BY ARUL RAJOO A/L DURAR RAJ NEW YORK: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his four-day visit to the United States has successfully highlighted Malaysia’s stance on global issues and raised the country’s profile on the international stage. He said the visit also provided an opportunity for him to share the country’s policies and […]
Major US firms disclose plans to expand to Malaysia
NEW YORK: Two major United States (US) electrical and electronic firms are set to expand their operations to Malaysia, one of which is expected to invest at least RM500 million. At the same time, Alton Industry Ltd Group (Alton Group) – a global supplier of consumer and commercial tools, appliances and floor care – will […]
