Ringgit Snaps Winning Streak To End Lower Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, The ringgit retreated from its winning streak to close lower against the greenback today as the US Dollar Index (DXY) rebounds.

At 6 pm, the ringgit declined to 4.4725/4770 versus the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.4240/4305.

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Rare sea turtles protected at Nui Chua National Park

The Nui Chua National Park (in the core of Nui Chua World Biosphere Reserve) in the south central province of Ninh Thuan is among the rare destinations in Vietnam where sea turtles lay their eggs. The park sees a population of sea turtles including: …

Kuala Lumpur’s population reaches 8.8 million – Zaliha

KUALA LUMPUR, Kuala Lumpur’s population is estimated to exceed 8.8 million, with an annual increase of 2.25 per cent compared to last year, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territory) Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

She said the populati…

Hung Yen hopes to sell specialty fruit to Japan

The northern province of Hung Yen, renowned for its fragrant and sweet longan, has worked to promote the export of the staple to Japan where stringent requirements on food safety and hygiene are in place. Hung Yen is home to more than 4,600 hectares …

Fahmi calls on media organisations to make optimal use of AI

PUTRAJAYA, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today called on media organisations to make optimal use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in their news production.

He said, at present, many news content produced using Generative AI could be…

Get-together honours Russian experts – loyal friends of Vietnam

The Vietnamese Embassy in Russia hosted a get-together on August 5 to honour Soviet experts, especially those in military, who supported and accompanied the Vietnamese air defence and air force in their first days. August 5, 1964, saw a marked victor…

Nenggiri Polls: DAP Will Campaign For BN If Requested – Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, DAP maintains its stance of being ready to assist Barisan Nasional (BN) in the Nenggiri state by-election in Kelantan if invited to do so, said DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke.

He said DAP practises the spirit of cooperation and wil…