![Malaysia approved RM114.7 bln investments in data centres, cloud services from 2021 to 2023 Malaysia approved RM114.7 bln investments in data centres, cloud services from 2021 to 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718102024_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Malaysia approved RM114.7 bln investments in data centres, cloud services from 2021 to 2023
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said these investments have created 2,325 high-value new jobs in specialised fields.
Tue Jun 11 2024
![India poll panel says 642 mln voters cast ballots in general election India poll panel says 642 mln voters cast ballots in general election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717288183_India.jpg)
India poll panel says 642 mln voters cast ballots in general election
The voter turnout was possibly lower in the initial phases because there was no single major issue to draw voters out, analysts said.
Mon Jun 03 2024
![India's election enters fourth phase as rhetoric over religion, inequality sharpens India's election enters fourth phase as rhetoric over religion, inequality sharpens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715595791_tbBondatribe.jpg)
India's election enters fourth phase as rhetoric over religion, inequality sharpens
Analysts have raised doubts over whether the ruling party BJP and its allies can win the landslide predicted by opinion polls.
Mon May 13 2024
![ANALYSIS - With wary eye, China courts Indonesia's incoming leader Prabowo ANALYSIS - With wary eye, China courts Indonesia's incoming leader Prabowo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712038733_XiJinpingjpg.jpg)
ANALYSIS - With wary eye, China courts Indonesia's incoming leader Prabowo
Analysts say China is courting president-elect and current defence minister Prabowo to ensure continuation of Joko Widodo's policies.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![Australia survives sold out Taylor Swift shows without spike in inflation Australia survives sold out Taylor Swift shows without spike in inflation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81668846962_TaylorSwift.jpg)
Australia survives sold out Taylor Swift shows without spike in inflation
The Taylor Swift effect that drove up travel and hotel-related costs had analysts looking for an uptick in headline inflation in February.
Wed Mar 27 2024
![SST tax epansion revenue to benefit more people - Analysts SST tax epansion revenue to benefit more people - Analysts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707719807_SST.jpg)
SST tax epansion revenue to benefit more people - Analysts
The additional revenue from sales and service tax (SST) expansion to 8.0 per cent from 6.0 per cent effective March 1, 2024 can benefit the rakyat
Mon Feb 12 2024
!['Dior bag scandal' lands S. Korea's Yoon, ruling party in disarray ahead of election 'Dior bag scandal' lands S. Korea's Yoon, ruling party in disarray ahead of election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71706087693_TBPresidentYoonS.jpg)
'Dior bag scandal' lands S. Korea's Yoon, ruling party in disarray ahead of election
Analysts said when Kim Keon Hee, as the spouse of a govt official, accepted the purse, she may have violated an anti-bribery law.
Wed Jan 24 2024
![North Korea says it tested solid-fuel hypersonic missile North Korea says it tested solid-fuel hypersonic missile](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705273013_NorthKorea.jpg)
North Korea says it tested solid-fuel hypersonic missile
Analysts have said the move could potentially help justify the use of nuclear weapons against Seoul in a future war.
Mon Jan 15 2024
![From spy balloons to chocolates: Chinese propaganda frames Xi's US pivot From spy balloons to chocolates: Chinese propaganda frames Xi's US pivot](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61700126699_JoeBiden.jpg)
From spy balloons to chocolates: Chinese propaganda frames Xi's US pivot
While key issues like US sanctions on chip exports remain unresolved, Chinese state media is now striking a different tone, analysts say.
Thu Nov 16 2023
![Netflix may hike prices after success of password-sharing crackdown Netflix may hike prices after success of password-sharing crackdown](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51684907677_netflixlogo.jpg)
Netflix may hike prices after success of password-sharing crackdown
Almost 9 million subscribers joined Netflix around the globe in the third quarter, surpassing Wall Street analysts' forecast for 6 million.
Thu Oct 19 2023
!['Look what you made me do': Taylor Swift attends film premiere, moves up release 'Look what you made me do': Taylor Swift attends film premiere, moves up release](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51697108977_TBTheErasTour.jpg)
'Look what you made me do': Taylor Swift attends film premiere, moves up release
Ticket sales for Taylor Swift are expected to set records for a concert film, and industry analysts have been upping their forecasts.
Thu Oct 12 2023
![Ringgit ends slightly higher tracking the positive equity market Ringgit ends slightly higher tracking the positive equity market](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51691828873_money.jpg)
Ringgit ends slightly higher tracking the positive equity market
The ringgit ended slightly higher against the US dollar today on mild demand, tracking the positive sentiment on the equity market despite the firmer greenback, analysts said.
Fri Sep 22 2023
![Indian company removes notice about visa service suspension for Canadians Indian company removes notice about visa service suspension for Canadians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71695288688_flag.jpg)
Indian company removes notice about visa service suspension for Canadians
With both nations expelling diplomats, analysts said India and Canada diplomatic ties have touched their lowest point.
Thu Sep 21 2023
![Engineer shortage may harm US plan to turn Vietnam into chips powerhouse Engineer shortage may harm US plan to turn Vietnam into chips powerhouse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71693474888_semiconductor.jpg)
Engineer shortage may harm US plan to turn Vietnam into chips powerhouse
Analysts and investors said that the small pool of trained experts will be a crucial hurdle for the rapid development of the chip industry.
Thu Aug 31 2023
![GE15 influences state polls' voting patterns - Political analysts GE15 influences state polls' voting patterns - Political analysts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691848471_PRNPilihanRayaNe.jpg)
GE15 influences state polls' voting patterns - Political analysts
The GE15 results last year seen had an impact and influenced the voting patterns of electors in the six state elections.
Sun Aug 13 2023