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Vaccines in development hit 70, deaths top 114,000: Virus update
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/04/2020
» Seventy coronavirus vaccines are in development globally, with three already being tested in human trials, the World Health Organization said. The northeastern Chinese city of Harbin tightened rules to curb the spread of the virus.
Spain, Germany cases rise; UK PM remains in ICU: Virus update
Published on 08/04/2020
» Anthony Fauci, director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said the start of a turnaround in the fight against the virus could come after this week.
Markets rise as deaths slow in hotspots: Virus update
Published on 06/04/2020
» Germany and Spain reported lower numbers of new cases, a tentative sign that lockdown measures are easing the outbreak.
Italy tests lockdown; global cases near 110,000: Virus update
Published on 09/03/2020
» Italy started its first working day after a government decree sought to curb movement within the country’s financial hub. Germany plans to boost investment to help its economy and the Trump administration is drafting measures to blunt the economic fallout from the outbreak.
Ringgit slumps most in Asia
Published on 26/08/2015
» Malaysia’s ringgit sank to a 17-year low on Wednesday as concern about the finances of a state investment firm at the heart of a political scandal worsened the outlook for an economy rocked by plunging oil prices and an emerging-market selloff.
Malaysia holds rate, ringgit weakens
Published on 07/05/2015
» Malaysia’s central bank left its key interest rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, refraining from adding stimulus as policy makers assess the impact of a new tax on price pressures and consumption.
Singapore holds off monetary easing
Published on 14/04/2015
» Singapore refrained from easing monetary policy again after a surprise move in January as it said its current stance was appropriate.
Malaysia cuts GDP forecast
Associated Press, Published on 21/08/2013
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia slashed its growth forecast Wednesday, highlighting challenges facing Asian economies as China slows and investors anticipate a scaling back of extraordinary monetary stimulus in the United States.
Najib to fight graft, seek UN seat
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/04/2013
» Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak pledged to fight corruption, boost public services and seek a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) if his coalition retains power in elections due in a matter of weeks.
BoT seeks extra yuan bond quota
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/03/2013
» Thailand's central bank aims to increase holdings of Chinese bonds and add overseas corporate debt to its US$179 billion of foreign-exchange reserves as it seeks to boost returns.