How the Malaysian modelling industry took the pandemic in stride, and survived

For better or worse, the modelling industry here in Malaysia has proven its resilience in weathering the changes brought about by a global health crisis.

Renegade crypto exchange turns to mainstream CEO for a makeover

Embattled cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX's new CEO, Alexander Höptner reveals plans to run a more regulator-friendly operation.

Czech Republic declines intermediary's offer for AstraZeneca vaccines

PRAGUE (Reuters) - The Czech Republic has declined an offer to buy AstraZeneca Plc's coronavirus vaccines from an intermediary in the United Arab Emirates, Czech officials said on Wednesday.

China's CIC eyes US investment after fund with Goldman raised $2.5b

BEIJING: China's $1 trillion sovereign wealth fund is scouting for long-term investment opportunities in the United States, an executive said, after a fund co-established with Goldman Sachs Group Inc raised $2.5 billion, half of the targeted amount.

First ever 3.3 POPULAR online book fair

THE 3.3 POPULAR online book fair (March 3-14) offers great choices and great deals in appreciation of customers and their support.

Uber spins off robot delivery unit of Postmates

Uber is spinning off the sidewalk robotics division of the Postmates delivery service acquired last year, creating a new company called Serve Robotics.

Soon, it could be easier to buy a car online than in a dealership

Volvo has announced plans to shift its business model to expand, and favour, online sales. The news seems in phase with current and future trends, at a time when it can be faster and more practical to configure and buy a car with a smartphone or a computer than by having to visit a dealership.

The man who saves forgotten cats in Fukushima's nuclear zone

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) - A decade ago, Sakae Kato stayed behind to rescue cats abandoned by neighbours who fled the radiation clouds belching from the nearby Fukushima nuclear plant. He won't leave.

ANALYSIS-Global bond rout puts BOJ's yield curve control in spotlight

Recovery prospects for UEM Edgenta

Road map to turn it into healthcare-focused solutions provider