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Shell Malaysia forges partnerships to expedite energy transition

Less than a year into his new role, Shell Malaysia chairman Ivan Tan has set...

Electricity-sector emissions must fall by 55% by 2030 to meet net zero targets, IEA says

Countries must achieve a 55 per cent reduction in carbon emissions from electricity by 2030...

Bangladesh self-reliant in RMG accessories

In the 1980s, local garment manufacturers used to export garment items in old and used...

Jordan's Fine branches out into nutrition supplements business

Jordan’s Fine Hygienic Holding is branching out into the nutrition supplements business as it looks...

Investors turn long on India's rupee after 4 months; rupiah short bets cut

Investors switched to long positions on India's rupee for the first time since September, on...

Global sukuk issuances surge 36% in 2021 to $252.3bn

Global sukuk issuances surged by 36.1 per cent in 2021 to $252.3 billion and are...

South Korea to deploy Pfizer COVID-19 pills as Omicron wave looms

South Korea will begin treating coronavirus patients with Pfizer's antiviral pills on Friday (Jan 14),...

The Pandemic Highlights a Shortage of Sewing Machine Repair Professionals

In the spring of 2020, it seemed like anyone with a shred of sewing talent...

Coal vessels await clearance to leave as Indonesia mulls ease of export ban

Indonesian authorities have yet to issue papers to allow 14 coal vessels to depart, a...

Afghanistan crisis: Taliban expands 'food for work' programme

The Taliban has said it is expanding its "food for work" programme, in which donated...

Chinese consumers stock up on EVs as subsidy deadline looms

Welcome to 2022 from Beijing. After the explosive growth last year in China's electric vehicle...

Japan's Mizuho to acquire US private equity agent Capstone, source says

Mizuho Financial Group plans to acquire U.S. private equity placement agent Capstone Partners, a person...

Three ways to invest $10,000 in the next three months

Investors have enjoyed three terrific years despite the pandemic and will be crossing their fingers...

IMF says emerging economies must prepare for Fed policy tightening

Emerging economies must prepare for U.S. interest rate hikes, the International Monetary Fund said, warning...

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka asks China to restructure its debt

The president of crisis-hit Sri Lanka has asked China to restructure its debt repayments as...

Biden's economic challenge: Finding workers and goods

President Joe Biden enters the midterm election year of 2022 determined to address what economists...