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Sudan's warring parties fueling world's 'most devastating' aid crisis, say aid officials

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 02:02:00 +08:00

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The conflict in Sudan has created the "largest and the most devastating humanitarian crisis in the world" as the warring parties lay siege to towns and block aid deliveries, top aid officials told the U.N. Security Council on Thursday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/03/14/sudan039s-warring-parties-fueling-world039s-039most-devastating039-aid-crisis-say-aid-officials">Read full story</a>

Roundup: London Book Fair highlights collaboration, technological shifts in publishing

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 01:49:00 +08:00

LONDON, March 13 (Xinhua) -- The 2025 London Book Fair (LBF) concluded on Thursday, with publishing insiders emphasizing international collaborations and industry trends shaping the future. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/03/14/roundup-london-book-fair-highlights-collaboration-technological-shifts-in-publishing">Read full story</a>

Spain's top court backs Barcelona's plan to ban holiday apartments

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 01:36:00 +08:00

MADRID (Reuters) - One of Spain's top courts on Thursday backed a plan by Barcelona to ban holiday apartment rentals by 2028, rejecting an appeal that argued the measure infringed on the rights of private property owners. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/03/14/spain039s-top-court-backs-barcelona039s-plan-to-ban-holiday-apartments">Read full story</a>

Trump expresses confidence that US will annex Greenland

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 01:29:00 +08:00

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump expressed confidence on Thursday that the United States would annex Greenland. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/03/14/trump-expresses-confidence-that-us-will-annex-greenland">Read full story</a>

Canada challenges U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs at WTO

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 01:17:00 +08:00

OTTAWA, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Canada has taken official steps by requesting consultations with the World Trade Organization (WTO) to dispute U.S. import duties on steel and aluminum products from Canada, according to a statement issued by the trade organization on Thursday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/03/14/canada-challenges-us-steel-aluminum-tariffs-at-wto">Read full story</a>

South Sudan projected to experience universal poverty in 2025: World Bank

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 01:17:00 +08:00

JUBA, March 13 (Xinhua) -- South Sudan is projected to experience universal poverty in 2025, driven by a combination of factors such as a decline in oil production and external shocks, the World Bank said in a report released on Thursday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/03/14/south-sudan-projected-to-experience-universal-poverty-in-2025-world-bank">Read full story</a>

Regional leaders urge South Sudanese stakeholders to de-escalate tensions, embrace dialogue

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 01:12:00 +08:00

ADDIS ABABA, March 13 (Xinhua) -- East African leaders have called on all parties to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) to "immediately" de-escalate tensions and engage in dialogue. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/03/14/regional-leaders-urge-south-sudanese-stakeholders-to-de-escalate-tensions-embrace-dialogue">Read full story</a>

British farmers' incomes stagnant for over 50 years: report

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 01:05:00 +08:00

LONDON, March 13 (Xinhua) -- British farmers' real incomes have remained stagnant since the 1970s, despite increased productivity and a shrinking workforce, according to a report released Thursday by the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission (FFCC). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/03/14/british-farmers039-incomes-stagnant-for-over-50-years-report">Read full story</a>

Feature: Ugandan students depict sustainable future of Chinese-operated oil field in art contest

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 01:02:00 +08:00

KIKUUBE, Uganda, March 13 (Xinhua) -- On an escarpment overlooking the Chinese-operated oil field in Uganda's western district of Kikuube, 30 students sat with paintbrushes and canvases, envisioning a future where nature, heritage, and modernization coexist. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/03/14/feature-ugandan-students-depict-sustainable-future-of-chinese-operated-oil-field-in-art-contest">Read full story</a>

Israel's current account surplus down to 17.1 bln USD in 2024: report

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 01:01:00 +08:00

JERUSALEM, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Israel's current account surplus totaled 17.1 billion U.S. dollars in 2024, the country's Central Bureau of Statistics said on Thursday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/03/14/israel039s-current-account-surplus-down-to-171-bln-usd-in-2024-report">Read full story</a>

Avangaad inks RM49mil deal to acquire marine consultancy and tugboats

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 20:11:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: Avangaad Bhd, formerly known as E.A. Technique (M) Bhd, is proposing to acquire marine service provider Bumi Jaya Shipcare Sdn Bhd (BJSSB) and two tugboats (Vessel PW Tekun and Vessel Bumi Jaya) for RM49mil. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/03/13/avangaad-inks-rm49mil-deal-to-acquire-marine-consultancy-and-tugboats">Read full story</a>

Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia remains committed to facilitating new investment

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:40:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia remains committed to facilitating new investments while addressing challenges arising from the geopolitical and geoeconomic landscape, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/03/13/tengku-zafrul-malaysia-remains-committed-to-facilitating-new-investment">Read full story</a>

Ringgit closes lower against greenback ahead of US PPI data release

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:11:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar ahead of the release of the United States (US) Producer Price Index (PPI) data amid trade war concerns, said an analyst. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/03/13/ringgit-closes-lower-against-greenback-ahead-of-us-ppi-data-release">Read full story</a>

InvestKL targets RM50bil investments by 2030

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:55:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: InvestKL remains confident in its ability to attract RM50bil in committed investments by 2030, anchored by strong investor pipeline, government policies as well as the geographical location of Greater Kuala Lumpur (Greater KL). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/03/13/investkl-targets-rm50bil-investments-by-2030">Read full story</a>

Apollo Food stays cautious amid raw material price volatility

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:41:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Apollo Food Holdings Bhd remains cautious as raw material price volatility continues to pose challenges, making cost management a key concern for the company. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/03/13/apollo-food-stays-cautious-amid-raw-material-price-volatility">Read full story</a>

Sin-Kung Logistics to launch air cargo services in 3Q25

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:06:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Sin-Kung Logistics Bhd plans to launch air cargo services in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25) after completing the RM20.7mil acquisition of a 100% stake in Prima Air Sdn Bhd. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/03/13/sin-kung-logistics-to-launch-air-cargo-services-in-3q25">Read full story</a>

TMK buys land in Singapore for RM49mil

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:47:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: TMK Chemical Bhd is acquiring a parcel of leasehold land with a standard detached factory in Tuas Street, Singapore, from Chin Yuan Metal Pte Ltd for S$14.8mil (RM49mil). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/03/13/tmk-buys-land-in-singapore-for-rm49mil">Read full story</a>

FBM KLCI surges 25 points, snapping five-day losing streak

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:27:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI rebounded on Thursday, ending a five-session losing streak that wiped out nearly 80 points. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/03/13/fbm-klci-surges-25-points-snapping-five-day-losing-streak">Read full story</a>

DHL to hire hundreds in Malaysia if shipping loophole nixed

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:11:00 +08:00

DHL Group will look to hire workers in locations such as Malaysia if US President Donald Trump removes a tax exemption for lower-value shipments, DHL Express Chief Executive Officer John Pearson said. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/03/13/dhl-to-hire-hundreds-in-malaysia-if-shipping-loophole-nixed">Read full story</a>

Gold firms as tariff uncertainty, cooler inflation data lend support

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:53:00 +08:00

GOLD prices edged up on Thursday as uncertainty over tariffs persisted, driving safe-haven demand, while a cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation print also supported the bullion by strengthening expectations of rate cuts. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/03/13/gold-firms-as-tariff-uncertainty-cooler-inflation-data-lend-support">Read full story</a>

Letting the young live in luxury

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +08:00

Affordable living quarters has long been a problem in South-East Asia, particularly among young people. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2024/10/05/letting-the-young-live-in-luxury">Read full story</a>

Making parking a cruise

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +08:00

It's an all-too familiar story in Malaysia. Urban centres that are choked with vehicles, traffic jams and lots of time spent driving in search of a parking spot, which in turn contributes to further congestion. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2024/09/28/making-parking-a-cruise">Read full story</a>

Notti makes good with pet nutrition

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +08:00

Data from Fortune Business Insights reveals that the global pet food market was valued around US$120bil last year. The segment is projected to grow to US$193bil within the next decade, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 5%. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2024/09/21/notti-makes-good-with-pet-nutrition">Read full story</a>

Serving up a platter of health

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +08:00

It's an alarming statistic. Over 54% of Malaysian adults are either overweight or obese, a sharp rise of nearly 10% since 2011, according to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2024/09/14/serving-up-a-platter-of-health">Read full story</a>

America’s top stock picker Benjamin sees beauty in chips

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +08:00

Snce the beginning of the century, when he started following the industry that makes silicon and germanium, whose units are measured in a billionth of a meter, or a nanometer, Adam Benjamin has helped investors profit from the smartest part of the world. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2023/12/30/americas-top-stock-picker-benjamin-sees-beauty-in-chips">Read full story</a>

A helping hand for local SMEs on their halal journey

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:30:00 +08:00

Alliance Bank provides RM400mil Shariah-compliant financing to accelerate SMEs’ growth in the halal industry. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2022/11/08/a-helping-hand-for-local-smes-on-their-halal-journey">Read full story</a>

Be one of Malaysia’s Growth Champions

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 08:41:00 +08:00

LOCAL companies now have the opportunity to be recognised as a leading organisation based on their revenue growth in Malaysia <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2022/10/29/be-one-of-malaysias-growth-champions">Read full story</a>

SMEs can now seek financing from MFA

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) facing cash flow problems can seek alternative financing from a RM5bil fund offered by 25 registered financiers under the Malaysian Factors Association (MFA). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/09/24/smes-can-now-seek-financing-from-mfa">Read full story</a>

Furniture sold online, with a twist

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +08:00

Cuura.space targets property owners to refurbish their units affordably and quickly for the rental market <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2022/08/27/furniture-sold-online-with-a-twist">Read full story</a>

Small business owners receive help to thrive

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +08:00

Women entrepreneurs get assistance from US-based NGO through business coaching and networking sessions. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2022/07/19/small-business-owners-receive-help-to-thrive">Read full story</a>

Sudan&#039;s warring parties fueling world&#039;s &#039;most devastating&#039; aid crisis, say aid officials