Category: Regional
Australia’s carbon emissions rise in 2021 amid pandemic recovery
Australia’s carbon emissions rose nearly 1 percent in 2021, as driving and travel picked up and manufacturing activity recovered in the revival from COVID-19, the [...] » More
Burma says seized drugs worth half a billion dollars torched
Myanmar authorities said they torched more than half a billion dollars worth of narcotics on Sunday (Jun 26) as part of eradication efforts for World Drug Day, as the UN [...] » More
Australia’s Carsales.com to buy 51pct in US firm Trader Interactive
Australian online auto classifieds firm Carsales.com Ltd (CAR.AX) said on Monday it acquired the remaining 51 percent stake in US-based Trader Interactive for $809 million, a [...] » More
Burma’s Suu Kyi moved to solitary confinement in jail, military spokesman says
Myanmar military authorities have transferred deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi to a prison in the capital from an undisclosed location where she had been held since she and [...] » More
Analysis: Asian demand, rising costs squeeze Europe’s LNG import plan
Europe’s plan to get through a winter of difficult Russian gas supply with significant imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) is at risk, with US supply curtailed by a [...] » More
Aung San Suu Kyi moved to solitary confinement in prison, says Burma junta spokesman
Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi remained in strong spirits after being transferred from house arrest to prison, a source with knowledge of the case said Thursday (Jun [...] » More
Burma’s Suu Kyi moved to prison from undisclosed location BBC
Myanmar military authorities have transferred deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi to a prison in the capital from an undisclosed location where she had been held since she and [...] » More
Burma’s Suu Kyi: Prisoner of generals
After more than a year under house arrest ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred to solitary confinement in prison, the latest blow struck by the [...] » More
Burma: UN expert encouraged by Malaysia’s leadership on Burma crisis; urges regional states to adopt similar stance
The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Tom Andrews, today expressed his appreciation for Malaysia’s increasing leadership on the crisis [...] » More
EXCLUSIVE Argentina’s Bioceres to seek Australia approval to plant its GMO wheat next year, CEO says
Argentina’s Bioceres Crop Solutions (BIOX.BA) plans to carry out field tests of its genetically modified drought resistant wheat in Australia and seek planting [...] » More
No ‘Asian NATO’ says US as alliance brings Japan, S. Korea to summit
The United States does not view the participation of Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand at the upcoming NATO summit as a move toward the creation of an [...] » More
Malaysia’s role pressuring Burma junta praised by UN human rights expert
The UN’s Special Rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar has called on Southeast Asia’s regional bloc Asean to follow Malaysia’s lead and re-examine its [...] » More
Sarawak premier says committed to stable, conducive business environment for sustainable growth in oil and gas industry
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg today said the state government is committed to maintaining a stable and conducive business and investment environment for [...] » More
SME Corp targets RM20m potential sales for MSME Week 2022
SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp) is targeting a sales potential of RM20 million, including through business matches, in conjunction with the Micro, Small and Medium [...] » More
Burma’s Suu Kyi moved from secret location to prison
Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi was transferred Wednesday from a secret detention location to a prison in the country’s capital, legal officials familiar with [...] » More
