![How is digitalisation driving growth in Malaysia? How is digitalisation driving growth in Malaysia?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41648028595_SMARTPHONE.jpg)
How is digitalisation driving growth in Malaysia?
The pandemic has not only accelerated digitalisation in Malaysia, but also exacerbated the country's digital divide.
Tue Feb 21 2023
![China set for historic demographic turn, accelerated by COVID traumas China set for historic demographic turn, accelerated by COVID traumas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41673661713_CHINA.jpg)
China set for historic demographic turn, accelerated by COVID traumas
Some demographers expect China's population in 2022 to post its first drop since the Great Famine in 1961.
Sat Jan 14 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Malaysian currency and economy in a state of constant political flux [COLUMNIST] Malaysian currency and economy in a state of constant political flux](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71624746038_WangRinggit.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Malaysian currency and economy in a state of constant political flux
Since the idea of #undibanjir was first advanced in mid-September 2022, the ringgit Malaysia has accelerated heading south.
Fri Oct 21 2022
![The first International Investment Forum kicks off in Tashkent The first International Investment Forum kicks off in Tashkent](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71648200833_UZBEKISTAN.jpg)
The first International Investment Forum kicks off in Tashkent
The main attention will be paid to restoring and stimulating the accelerated development of economic activity in the post-COVID period.
Fri Mar 25 2022
![Climate change: Thawing permafrost a triple-threat Climate change: Thawing permafrost a triple-threat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81642040327_ARCTIC.jpg)
Climate change: Thawing permafrost a triple-threat
Rising temperatures are not the only driver of accelerated melting.
Thu Jan 13 2022
![Floods: Mobile communication infrastructure repair work accelerated, 60 pct ready - Annuar Floods: Mobile communication infrastructure repair work accelerated, 60 pct ready - Annuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41640431519_annuarmusa.jpg)
Floods: Mobile communication infrastructure repair work accelerated, 60 pct ready - Annuar
The process of repairing mobile communications infrastructure affected by floods nationwide is being accelerated, said Communications and Multimedia Minister, Tan Sri Annuar Musa.
Sat Dec 25 2021
![Creative industry's potential can be maximised by leveraging digital technology - Annuar Musa Creative industry's potential can be maximised by leveraging digital technology - Annuar Musa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71634188931_PertubuhanBerita.jpg)
Creative industry's potential can be maximised by leveraging digital technology - Annuar Musa
The development of the creative industry can be accelerated by firstly maximising the industry's potential, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa.
Thu Oct 14 2021
![12MP: Establish conducive ecosystem for SMEs to embark on digitalization 12MP: Establish conducive ecosystem for SMEs to embark on digitalization](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51632480282_digitalanimationg.jpg)
12MP: Establish conducive ecosystem for SMEs to embark on digitalization
We look forward to an accelerated focus on automation and strengthened digital foundation in the 12MP to propel companies beyond surviving, and thrive in this post-COVID-19 economy.
Fri Sep 24 2021
![Pandemic speeds innovation shift to Asia: UN Pandemic speeds innovation shift to Asia: UN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81632217047_WIPO.jpg)
Pandemic speeds innovation shift to Asia: UN
The pandemic has accelerated the long-term geographical shift of innovation activities toward Asia.
Tue Sep 21 2021
![Up to 70 per cent of world population can be vaccinated against COVID-19 by 2023 Up to 70 per cent of world population can be vaccinated against COVID-19 by 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71632192753_WASHINGTON.jpg)
Up to 70 per cent of world population can be vaccinated against COVID-19 by 2023
Malpass says this can be achieved if the delivery of vaccine doses can be accelerated by donor nations to the countries that need them most.
Tue Sep 21 2021
![Kitchen robot in Riga cooks up new future for fast food Kitchen robot in Riga cooks up new future for fast food](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61628329934_ROBOEATZ.jpg)
Kitchen robot in Riga cooks up new future for fast food
Automated kitchen technology has been gaining interest in recent years, and that has been accelerated by the pandemic.
Sat Aug 07 2021
![Vaccination rate accelerated with current COVID-19 situation - Khairy Vaccination rate accelerated with current COVID-19 situation - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71627455236_TBKJPARLIME.jpg)
Vaccination rate accelerated with current COVID-19 situation - Khairy
With Malaysia's per capita vaccination rate now among the fastest in the world, PICK is seen as an important shield in the fight against the virus and in achieving herd immunity.
Wed Jul 28 2021
![GPS presents three factors to fight COVID-19 during audience with King GPS presents three factors to fight COVID-19 during audience with King](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41623206000_IstanaNegara.jpg)
GPS presents three factors to fight COVID-19 during audience with King
Abang Johari said the vaccination programme in Sarawak would be accelerated and completed by August in order to achieve herd immunity.
Mon Jun 14 2021
![US approves first new Alzheimer's drug in almost two decades US approves first new Alzheimer's drug in almost two decades](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71623120622_ALZHEIMERS.jpg)
US approves first new Alzheimer's drug in almost two decades
Aduhelm is the first treatment directed at the underlying pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease.
Tue Jun 08 2021
![Overworked US bankers plead for maximum 80 hour work week Overworked US bankers plead for maximum 80 hour work week](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41616216647_Gnodde.jpg)
Overworked US bankers plead for maximum 80 hour work week
The bank has accelerated its recruitment of new bankers since the beginning of the year, and transferred employees into its busiest divisions.
Sat Mar 20 2021