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Malaysian engineering firm KAB partners with Janakuasa to enter Vietnam's renewable energy market, establishing a special purpose company to acquire majority stakes in three hydropower stations. The projects have power purchase agreements valid from 2030 to 2039, with commercial operations already commenced between 2015-2019.

Federal Reserve economists uncover unusual trade reporting patterns during tariff tensions, suggesting potential misreporting by exporters and importers to manipulate tax and tariff calculations.

Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte Ltd has acquired a 16% stake in Sunway Healthcare Holdings for RM750 million. Greenwood Capital, a GIC arm, signed a share purchase agreement to buy shares in Sunway City, involving a subscription of 100 million Sunway Healthcare shares.

GlobalFoundries is investing $4 billion in a new chip factory in Singapore, joining rivals like TSMC and Samsung in expanding production capacity. The US-based company aims to address ongoing semiconductor shortages across industries, with additional investments in the US and Germany.

Singapore's Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan meets Vietnamese counterpart Bui Thanh Son to discuss digital economy cooperation and travel resumption amid pandemic recovery efforts.

The Malaysian labour market faces ongoing pressure due to lockdown restrictions. Despite challenges, the workforce shows signs of recovery with conditional MCOs allowing companies to operate. Unemployment rates fluctuate, with the manufacturing sector operating at reduced capacity and supply chain disruptions affecting economic stability.

After months of resistance to masks, President Donald Trump urged Americans to wear them to help contain the coronavirus outbreak that’s rapidly spreading throughout...

Facebook's NPE Team has released Tuned, a messaging app designed exclusively for couples. The application allows partners to communicate privately, exchange personal content like photos and music, and create a digital scrapbook of their relationship, enabling intimate communication even when apart.

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed a critical global nursing shortage, with the World Health Organization highlighting the urgent need for nearly six million nurses. As coronavirus infections exceed 1.3 million worldwide, nurses remain the backbone of healthcare systems, playing a crucial role in battling the pandemic.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare frontliners face critical challenges in protecting themselves while treating patients. Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential to minimize infection risks and ensure medical staff safety in high-exposure environments like intensive care units.