James Roberto
A multimedia journalist focused on producing articles about controversial global issues specifically on business, economy, politics, and technology. A strong believer in freedom of the press and exposing the wrong. only through engagement and communications can we as humans evolve.
An accredited member of a leading local broadcast media organization.
HLIB Lowers Malaysia Banking Sector to Neutral
On December 7, 2022, banking stocks were considered "safe" investments despite potential economic difficulties, with the banking industry aiming to boost non-interest revenues. According to…
Taiwan Official Warns US, Europe Chip Plans Hit Exports
Taipei's economic forecasters are staring at a blank space on the page. The uncertainty is the point.
Tsai Yu-Tai, director-general of Budget, Accounting, and
Bank Negara Proposes Digital Insurance Licensing Rules
Bank Negara Malaysia on November 26 released an exposure draft on the licensing and regulatory framework for digital insurers and takaful operators (DITOs). The central…
Budget 2023 will be among the focus for the 15th Malaysian...
For millions of Malaysian public employees, the new year may bring a measure of financial relief. The first order of business for the 15th Malaysian...
Asia-Pacific leaders condemn war, renew calls for open trade
For the millions of families across the Asia-Pacific region struggling with soaring grocery bills and empty store shelves, the conflict in Ukraine has become a...
Bursa Malaysia snaps losing streak, ringgit weakens to 4.5028
For many Malaysians, the performance of the Bursa Malaysia and the value of the ringgit have a direct impact on their daily lives. A fluctuation...
Sarawak Cable Cuts Kuching-Singapore Latency to 30ms
Kuching to Singapore in 30 milliseconds. That is the technical promise buried inside the 700-kilometer Batam Sarawak Internet cable system, or Basics, launched
Better Internet connectivity for Sarawak with a new submarine cable to...
For the people of Sarawak, particularly those in rural areas, the launch of a new submarine cable to Singapore via Batam and a Tier IV...
Maybank to facilitate the trading of shariah-compliant securities on Bursa under...
For investors seeking to align their portfolios with their faith, a significant new door has opened in Malaysia’s financial markets. Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank...
Asian stock markets mixed ahead of latest US jobs reading
For families across Asia, the cost of filling up the car or buying basic groceries has become a growing source of anxiety. In Tokyo, a...
Malaysia attracts RM123.3 billion worth of approved investments for Jan-June 2022...
For thousands of Malaysians, the latest investment figures bring a sense of hope and opportunity. The RM123.3 billion worth of approved investments in the manufacturing,...
Biden Sends 18 U.S. Howitzers in $800M Ukraine Arms Surge
WASHINGTON — The 155mm howitzer is not a complicated weapon. It is a towed cannon, a design that has been in service with the U.S. Army since World War II. But
Police focus on van renter in Brooklyn subway shooting probe
The lives of numerous individuals were forever changed on Tuesday when a gunman set off smoke grenades and fired a barrage of bullets inside a...
Poland-Ukraine ties seen as a target of Russian disinformation
WARSAW, Poland: Days before Poland’s Independence Day in November, vandals painted the blue-and-yellow colors of the Ukrainian flag on monuments in Krakow. The vandalism,...
Orban Wins 53% Hungary Vote, Vucic Crushes Serbia Rivals
Viktor Orban and Aleksandar Vucic won big this week. The two pro-Russia leaders crushed their opponents in Hungarian parliamentary elections and Serbia's presid
Lithuania cuts off Russian gas imports and urges the EU to...
For the nearly 2.8 million people living in Lithuania, a significant change has taken place in their daily lives. The country has cut itself off...
Ukrainian forces retake areas near Kyiv amid fear of traps.
KYIV, Ukraine: Ukrainian troops moved cautiously to retake territory north of the country’s capital on Saturday using cables. To pull the bodies of civilians...
Russian space chief: Sanctions could imperil space station.
The lives of astronauts and the communities that support them are being impacted by the uncertainty surrounding the International Space Station. The future of the...
Poland to end Russian oil imports; Germany warns on gas.
Poland moves to halt Russian oil imports by year's end, signaling EU's growing resolve to reduce energy dependence. Germany urges conservation as energy security becomes critical amid ongoing conflict.
Russians shift focus from Kyiv, scaling back goals in war?
WASHINGTON USA: Russian forces in Ukraine seem to have shifted their focus from a ground offensive aimed at Kyiv the capital. Instead, prioritize what...
Ukraine reports 300 dead in airstrike on Mariupol theater
Ukrainian authorities report 300 people killed in Russian bombing of Mariupol theater shelter, marking potentially deadliest civilian attack of the war. NATO officials condemn the strike as "unprovoked and barbaric."
Poland orders expulsion of 45 Russians suspected of spying.
The lives of 45 Russians, identified as intelligence officers, are about to change dramatically as they face expulsion from Poland. The decision, made by the...
Putin wants ‘unfriendly countries’ to pay rubles for gas.
For millions of people in Europe and the United States, the announcement by Russian President Vladimir Putin that "unfriendly countries" must pay for Russian natural...
EU slams ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine but new sanctions unlikely
The war in Ukraine has left a trail of devastation, changing the lives of countless individuals and communities. The besieged port city of Mariupol has...
