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Sarawak to launch fully digital app for Endowment Fund and Post-Natal Assistance in 2026

KUCHING, Nov. 21 -- Sarawak will introduce a fully digital and integrated application system for the Endowment Fund Sarawak (EFS) and Post-Natal Assistance (BIB) starting January 1, 2026. Minister of... Read More


Research paves the way for efficient Zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) for a greener future

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 21 -- Bengaluru based scientists have unveiled a breakthrough that could power the next generation of eco-friendly batteries. Moving beyond lithium batteries, the currently favourite... Read More


GIFT Nifty suggests green start for equities; U.S. economy records significant rise in employment data in September

Mumbai, Nov. 21 -- GIFT Nifty: GIFT Nifty November 2025 futures were trading with a gain of 53.50 points (or 0.20%) in early trade, indicating that the Nifty 50 could open with some gains today. Ins... Read More


ED Flags Misuse Of CoinDCX Accounts In Cyber Fraud Money Trail

India, Nov. 21 -- The Enforcement Directorate's (ED) Hyderabad Zonal Office has provisionally attached INR 8.46 Cr across 92 bank accounts - including those linked to CoinDCX and multiple crypto walle... Read More


Late-night fire destroys two units of Sarawak's Bintulu massage centre

BINTULU, Nov. 21 -- Two units of a massage centre on the third floor of a shophouse at Jalan Abang Galau here were destroyed in a late-night fire on Thursday. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (... Read More


Energy Preview: WTI crude oil deepens losses under $60 per barrel; set for over 3% weekly drop

Mumbai, Nov. 21 -- WTI crude oil prices incurred further losses amid oversupply concerns and are expected to settle round a one-week low. The counter is quoting at $58.26 per barrel, down 1.25% on the... Read More


Humanitarian group scales up diphtheria response as suspected cases surge in northern states

Nigeria, Nov. 21 -- Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), a medical humanitarian organisation, said it has intensified its diphtheria response in Borno, Kano and Bauchi States following a rise in suspected ... Read More


Economic Buzz: US existing home sales jump to eight-month high in October

Mumbai, Nov. 21 -- Partly reflecting strength in the Midwest, the National Association of Realtors released a report on Thursday showing existing home sales in the U.S. increased by much more than exp... Read More


Championing diversity: Manulife Malaysia promotes inclusive leadership to shape future of work

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 21 -- Manulife Malaysia yesterdayspotlighted the role of inclusion in shaping modern business leadership, highlighting how embracing diversity can drive both organisational success ... Read More


Economic Buzz: US unemployment claims dip slightly more than expected to 220,000

Mumbai, Nov. 21 -- First-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits fell by slightly more than expected in the week ended November 15th, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Thurs... Read More