Fed set to look beyond possible post-pandemic inflation shock

Pfizer seeks S. Korea approval Covid-19 vaccines ahead of February rollout; country on alert after 400-plus cases reported

SEOUL, Jan 25 (Reuters): Drugmaker Pfizer Inc has filed an application seeking approval of its coronavirus vaccines to be used in South Korea as the country gears up to begin inoculations next month, authorities said on Monday.

10-year plan for Singapore manufacturing to grow 50% by 2030: minister

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): A new 10-year plan to grow Singapore's manufacturing sector by 50 per cent and maintain its share of about 20 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) was announced by Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing on Monday (Jan 25).

Worst of Malaysia's Covid-19 measures yet to come: Sin Chew Daily columnist

The writer Choo Joon Kian says Malaysians need to work together and ensure the second Movement Control Order is a success.

Tencent’s US$232b rally triggers frenzy in shares, options

HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s equity traders can’t get enough of Tencent Holdings Ltd., the $930 billion giant that’s on pace for its biggest ever monthly gain.

16 tips to ensure you get a good night's rest

Try these tips to improve the quality of your sleep so that you can face each day rested and renewed.

China's Kuaishou aims to raise up to US$5.42b in HK IPO

Israel bans flights to prevent spread of new COVID-19 variants

JERUSALEM, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- Israeli cabinet approved on Sunday a ban on incoming and outgoing passenger flights to prevent the spread of new coronavirus variants.

Bayern crush Schalke 4-0 to go seven points clear

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (Reuters) - Champions Bayern Munich opened up a seven-point gap at the top of the Bundesliga after dishing out a 4-0 thrashing at bottom club Schalke 04 helped by a Thomas Mueller double on Sunday.

Shorter hours for ferries

THE Penang ferry operating hours have been shortened due to the latest movement control order (MCO), said Datuk Tan Teik Cheng.