Exclusive: If Lebanon needs financial aid, France will be there, finance minister says

RIYADH (Reuters) - France is ready to support Lebanon financially -- bilaterally or multilaterally -- its finance minister said on Sunday, warning against mixing economic recovery in the small Mediterranean state with U.S.-led efforts to counter Iran in the region.

Indonesia backs calls for global response to virus outbreak

JAKARTA: Indonesia is backing calls for a coordinated global response to the coronavirus outbreak, warning that authorities may be underestimating its impact on trade and economic growth. It’s "very important” to synchronize, Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said in a Bloomberg TV interview on Sunday (Feb 23) in Riyadh

Sabah to announce special economic package to boost tourism after Covid-19 outbreak

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah will announce a special economic package this week to help stimulate its tourism sector, which has been badly hit by the Covid-19 outbreak.

Japan finance minister: G20 generally agrees on need to coordinate over coronavirus

RIYADH (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Saturday that Group of 20 nations generally agreed on the need to coordinate in responding to the new coronavirus that emerged in China and has spread globally.

MCA to meet Dr M over TAR UC's matching grant request

KUALA LUMPUR: MCA will be meeting Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad over the Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC) allocations for a matching grant.

Analysis: What the Pakatan Harapan presidential council meeting actually said

G-20 Finance chiefs meet amidst global economic fears

SINGAPORE/RIYADH: The guardians of the world economy are convening amid mounting fears that the Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak poses a greater threat to global growth than first envisaged.

Avillion’s land attracts interest

LOSS-MAKING Avillion Bhd has received an offer for its land in Port Dickson from a China-based investment group.

No revival of fake news law amid crackdown

PUTRAJAYA: While the Anti-Fake News Act will not be revived, the government has ordered an immediate crackdown to stop those who are in the habit of putting up fake postings on social media, says Hanipa Maidin.

New McDonald’s outlet in Bagan Ajam offers jobs for 80 locals

THE latest McDonald’s outlet in Bagan Ajam, Penang, has created 80 job opportunities for the local community.