Merry Gel Sigui
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.
US accuses Russia of endangering nuclear arms control treaty
The economic cost of deteriorating relations between the United States and Russia is becoming increasingly apparent, with the Biden administration's recent assertion that Russia's refusal...
CIA director visits Kyiv, meets with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
For Ukrainian intelligence officers, the quiet arrival of CIA Director William Burns in Kyiv last week was more than a diplomatic formality. It was a...
EU approves new sanctions against Russia over Ukraine war
For ordinary Russians, the latest round of European Union sanctions means more than just diplomatic pressure—it touches the daily lives of officials, military officers, and...
FTX Collapse Exposes $8 Billion Hole in Accounts
On November 16, 2022, the cryptocurrency world is still reeling from the shocking bankruptcy of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange that was once the third-largest...
Brunei gets top ranking for business regulation from top international economic...
For the people of Brunei, the latest global rankings on economic freedom tell a story of opportunity and stability. In a world where economic uncertainty...
Malaysia Franchise Sales to Hit RM22.66B by 2025
Malaysia's franchise sector is projected to grow its annual sales to RM22.66 billion by 2025, up from RM14.65 billion in 2020, Prime Minister Datuk Seri…
Oil prices ease on symbolic OPEC+ output cut
For many drivers in the U.S., the recent drop in gasoline prices has been a welcome relief. As recession fears have driven down crude prices,...
Indonesia hikes fuel prices by 30%, cuts energy subsidies
For millions of Indonesians, the daily commute just got a lot more expensive. As of Saturday, fuel prices have increased by about 30% across the...
S&P downgrade indicates Russia headed for historic default
For ordinary Russians and global investors alike, the financial ripples from Moscow’s war in Ukraine are now lapping at the doorstep of a historic first:...
UN to vote on suspending Russia from the rights council.
In the town of Bucha, northwest of Ukraine's capital Kyiv, the streets once filled with the sounds of daily life fell silent after Russian troops...
Asia’s US$350bil gas projects intensify the clean energy debate.
For families across Asia, the promise of a gas-powered future is a promise of cleaner air indoors and out. In cities from Manila to Hanoi,...
Guyana OKs Exxon’s $10B Yellowtail offshore oil project.
The lives of nearly 800,000 people in Guyana are about to change with the government's approval of ExxonMobil's $10 billion Yellowtail offshore oil and gas...
Greenhouse gas emissions rose in Rhode Island.
For residents of Rhode Island, the effects of a changing climate are no longer a distant forecast. Higher temperatures and more frequent, intense storms have...
Activists stage global climate protest, slam Ukraine war.
For 19-year-old Oleinikova, speaking out against the Russian government’s actions in Ukraine carries a daily risk of imprisonment. Yet, alongside fellow Russian activist Arshak Makichyan,...
Biden pledges new Ukraine aid warns Russia on chemical weapons.
For families in Ukraine, the war is not a summit agenda—it is a daily struggle for food, medicine, and safety. As President Joe Biden and...
The U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine invasion.
The lives of millions of people in Ukraine have been changed forever since the invasion by Russian forces, which has also had a ripple effect...
UK, Singapore launch talks on the digital trade agreement
BRITAIN: On Monday, Britain, and Singapore will begin negotiations on another computerized economic deal. That could eliminate boundaries, a piece of London's effort to...
Malaysia picks Ericsson for RM11bil project to deploy 5G nationwide
Kuala Lumpur: Tech giant Ericsson, selected by Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) to deploy its fifth-generation (5G) national network. Believes that critical network infrastructure is...
Banks in Malaysia benefit from the diversified and competitive economy– Moody’s
Malaysian banks that have an A3 stable outlook are receiving an advantage of a diversified and developing economy. Economic diversification and a competitive environment...
Electric car maker Tesla secures billion-worth loan to finance Shanghai Gigafactory
Tesla Inc. has confirmed entering into agreements with Chinese lenders for a secured term loan facility of up to 9 billion yuan ($1.29 billion)...
Goldman Sachs Pays $2.9B in 1MDB Deferred Prosecution
On October 22, 2020, it was reported that Goldman Sachs had agreed to a $2.9 billion U.S. deferred prosecution over its involvement in the 1MDB...
DoW Releases 2020 Persian Gulf UAP Mission Report
A U.S. military operator reported observing a single Unidentified Anomalous Phenomenon (UAP) transiting over the Persian Gulf in August 2020, according to a newly released...
Facebook releases new messaging app exclusive for couples
Facebook has launched an application called “Tuned” which allows couples to message each other privately.
The app, which was created by
Facebook's New Product Experimental (NPE)...
WHO: The world is facing nursing shortage as the coronavirus spreads
The Coronavirus-Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic underlines the urgent need to reinforce the frontliners as the world needs nearly six million nurses, according to the...
