Global Financial Shifts: What emerging economies need to know
We're looking at recent shifts in the global financial scene. Today, we'll talk about how lower inflation and possible Fed rate cuts could impact investor confidence, global stability, and important sectors like tech and real estate. We'll also see how these changes might affect emerging economies like Malaysia, a key player in global trade. Let's break down these topics to understand what they mean for the future.
Thu Aug 15 2024
![Palestine demands ICC arrest warrant for Israel's Smotrich over call to starve Gazans to death Palestine demands ICC arrest warrant for Israel's Smotrich over call to starve Gazans to death](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707865874_BezalelSmotrich.jpg)
Palestine demands ICC arrest warrant for Israel's Smotrich over call to starve Gazans to death
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said letting two million people in Gaza die from hunger might be "justified and moral."
Thu Aug 08 2024
![Bursa Malaysia stages recovery, CI soars 2.04 pct at midday Bursa Malaysia stages recovery, CI soars 2.04 pct at midday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71721994407_BursaMalaysia.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia stages recovery, CI soars 2.04 pct at midday
According to Malacca Securities Sdn Bhd, the finance segment might be attractive for investors to pick up once foreign funds return.
Tue Aug 06 2024
![Olympics - What's happening on Day Five of Paris Games on Wednesday Olympics - What's happening on Day Five of Paris Games on Wednesday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61722403199_MensmFreestyle.jpg)
Olympics - What's happening on Day Five of Paris Games on Wednesday
South Sudan will hope they can pull off one of the biggest upsets in basketball history and beat the mighty United States.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Consider This: Care Economy — The Business of Care
Malaysia’s Care Economy is an investment white space: An investment area that serves a strong development need but has yet to benefit from a robust policy framework and political momentum. What would it take to create a robust care infrastructure in Malaysia? And how might increased investments into this sector transform care services? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Anfaal Saari, Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly who holds the portfolio of Women and Family Empowerment, Social Welfare & the Care Economy, and Dr Haniza Khalid, currently Senior Research Associate at Universiti Malaya’s Social Wellbeing Research Centre. She recently authored a report on enabling investments into the Malaysian Care Economy, commissioned by UNDP Malaysia.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![Who might be the French left's next prime minister? Who might be the French left's next prime minister?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41689220490_lysepalace.jpg)
Who might be the French left's next prime minister?
Political custom dictates that President Emmanuel Macron names a PM from among ranks of largest political force or coalition in parliament.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![Putin says Russia may deliver weapons to North Korea Putin says Russia may deliver weapons to North Korea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61718942040_VladimirPutin.jpg)
Putin says Russia may deliver weapons to North Korea
Vladimir Putin hinted Russia might supply weapons to North Korea in response to the West arming Ukraine.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![Malaysia's aerospace sector soars with strategic post-pandemic revival Malaysia's aerospace sector soars with strategic post-pandemic revival](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-11/51575041932_MIGHT.jpg)
Malaysia's aerospace sector soars with strategic post-pandemic revival
The aerospace industry in Malaysia is witnessing a resurgence post-pandemic, marked by high growth and strategic developments.
Mon Jun 10 2024
![Gazans, Hamas see false equivalence in ICC charges Gazans, Hamas see false equivalence in ICC charges](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61716108931_Israelistrike.jpg)
Gazans, Hamas see false equivalence in ICC charges
On the Palestinian side, even those who might be critical of Hamas objected to the idea of putting them on a par with Israel.
Tue May 21 2024
![EXPLAINER - What happens after ICC prosecutor seeks warrants in Israel-Gaza conflict? EXPLAINER - What happens after ICC prosecutor seeks warrants in Israel-Gaza conflict?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61699224770_TBNetanyahu.jpg)
EXPLAINER - What happens after ICC prosecutor seeks warrants in Israel-Gaza conflict?
Here is a look at what happens next and how ICC prosecutor's move might impact diplomatic relations and other court cases focused on Gaza.
Tue May 21 2024
![Russia, Kazakhstan evacuate over 100,000 people amid worst flooding in decades Russia, Kazakhstan evacuate over 100,000 people amid worst flooding in decades](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712720466_FloodingOrenburg.jpg)
Russia, Kazakhstan evacuate over 100,000 people amid worst flooding in decades
Melting snow swelled mighty rivers beyond bursting point in the worst flooding in the area for at least 70 years.
Wed Apr 10 2024
![Ramadan will be difficult for those in Gaza or other war zones - what does fasting mean for those who might be already starving? Ramadan will be difficult for those in Gaza or other war zones - what does fasting mean for those who might be already starving?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71709719938_Palestinianchildren.jpg)
Ramadan will be difficult for those in Gaza or other war zones - what does fasting mean for those who might be already starving?
According to humanitarian organizations, the proportion of people in Gaza deprived of food exceeds any other place in the world.
Sun Mar 17 2024
![Shame, intimacy, and community: fangirls are mocked, but it is more complex than you might think Shame, intimacy, and community: fangirls are mocked, but it is more complex than you might think](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41698645739_Concert.jpg)
Shame, intimacy, and community: fangirls are mocked, but it is more complex than you might think
This cultural framing of fangirls seeps into fandom spaces.
Sat Mar 09 2024
![Moon lander Odysseus mission to be cut short after sideways touchdown Moon lander Odysseus mission to be cut short after sideways touchdown](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51708663205_TBIntuitiveMachin.jpg)
Moon lander Odysseus mission to be cut short after sideways touchdown
It remained to be seen how much scientific data might be lost as a result of the shortened lifespan of Odysseus.
Tue Feb 27 2024
![Big hair? Bald? How much difference your hair really makes to keep you cool or warm Big hair? Bald? How much difference your hair really makes to keep you cool or warm](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707803407_tbHaircare.jpg)
Big hair? Bald? How much difference your hair really makes to keep you cool or warm
Compared with other animals, our hair does not have as much influence on keeping us warm or cool as you might think.
Sat Feb 17 2024