Bank of England lifts interest rate to 15-year high

THE Bank of England (BOE) today lifted its key interest rate by a quarter-point to 4.5%, the highest level in almost 15 years, as it bids to cool sky-high inflation.   The BOE voted for a 12th hike in a row, with UK inflation remaining stubbornly above 10% and fuelling a cost-of-living crisis.  

TM termination notice won't affect 5G implementation, says Fahmi

THE termination of Telekom Malaysia Bhd’s (TM) share subscription agreement (SSA) with Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) will not affect implementation of the country’s 5G network, said Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil.  He said as of April 30, the implementation of the 5G network in the country had reached 61.7%. 

Peru will deport Dutch killer to face US charges

A DUTCHMAN jailed in Peru for murder will be handed over to face charges in the United States related to the 2005 disappearance of an American woman in Aruba, authorities said yesterday.   The ruling marks a turnaround from the South American country’s decision in 2012, when it said it would only send Dutch national Joran […]