Serba Dinamik unable to meet annual report deadline

Serba Dinamik Holdings Bhd said it will not be able to issue its 2021 annual report by the Nov 30 deadline following the first extension granted by Bursa Malaysia... Read more »

More than 300 passengers from Singapore land in Melbourne and Sydney via the first quarantine-free flights

Before the Covid-19 pandemic struck, Flora Chng, 68, would visit her daughter who lives in Melbourne, Australia, once every two years, or have her return to Singapore to visit.... Read more »

Australia to reopen to foreign visa holders in bid to revive economy

Australia will allow foreign visa holders to enter the country from the start of December, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said today, the latest step to restart international travel and... Read more »

AirAsia’s loss deepens on lower revenue and forex moves

Enhanced lockdowns and travel restrictions in Malaysia and Indonesia saw AirAsia Group Bhd reporting a wider quarterly net loss. Pandemic restrictions on travel in these two operating markets weighed... Read more »

Ringgit extends downtrend against US dollar at opening

The ringgit extended its downtrend against the US dollar to open lower today as strong demand for the greenback continues to uplift the currency. At 9am, the local note... Read more »

Uber takes new trip with cannabis delivery in Ontario

Uber’s delivery and takeout unit has partnered with cannabis retailer Tokyo Smoke to allow online cannabis orders through Uber Eats in Ontario, Canada, marking the ride-hailing company’s foray into... Read more »

AstraZeneca announces ‘robust’ results from anti-Covid drug trial

Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca on Thursday announced that clinical trials of an antibody-based Covid-19 drug had shown robust efficacy and long-term prevention. The Anglo-Swedish laboratory follows in the footsteps of... Read more »

Biden’s outreach to Asian oil allies serves warning to Opec+

The Biden administration’s push for a coordinated release of oil stockpiles serves as a warning to the Opec+ production group that it should pump more oil to address concerns... Read more »

Perodua launches new Myvi model

Perodua launched its new Myvi yesterday with a total of 4,303 bookings collected since Nov 9, with all deliveries fulfilled. The new Myvi, which cost RM50 million to develop,... Read more »

Modi warns bitcoin could ‘spoil’ young Indians

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday warned that bitcoin presents a risk to younger generations, sounding a hawkish tone as his government prepares to introduce legislation to regulate... Read more »