Asia
Asean’s push to become global economic power
[ASIA] The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has unveiled a five-year roadmap designed to push the region toward becoming the world’s fourth-largest...
ICA warns of severe congestion at land checkpoints
[ASIA] With the June school holidays and Hari Raya Haji long weekend approaching, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) is cautioning the public...
Asia faces fuel price fury and political tensions
[ASIA] Asia is witnessing significant socio-political developments, ranging from public outcry over rising fuel prices to diplomatic tensions involving Malaysia and Russia. Here...
Japan drives Asia travel surge
[WORLD] As the summer travel season approaches, Asia is emerging as the top destination for global tourists. Japan, in particular, is experiencing a...
Asia-Pacific leads global crackdown on social media risks for children
[ASIA] Some of the world’s most stringent new regulations targeting platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat aren’t emerging from Washington or Brussels—but from...
China and Asean need to bridge trust gaps in order to align their security objectives
[WORLD] Cambodia has begun welcoming foreign naval vessels to its newly upgraded Ream Naval Base, signaling a push to portray the facility as...
EU accelerates Asia trade deals amid US tariff tensions
[EUROPE] The European Union is intensifying its free trade negotiations with Asian nations in response to the significant tariffs imposed by US President...
Asian currencies rebound
[WORLD] Asian currencies are showing signs of stabilization as market sentiment improves, buoyed by easing trade tensions and cautious optimism surrounding upcoming economic...
Asia urged to diversify trade and strengthen domestic demand amid global tariff wars
[WORLD] Asian nations must expand their trade networks and strengthen domestic consumption to withstand the ongoing global trade conflict, according to Asian Development...
Zus Coffee overtakes Starbucks in Malaysia amid rapid Southeast Asia expansion
[MALAYSIA] Zuspresso, the operator behind the Zus Coffee brand, is set to expand aggressively in Southeast Asia this year, planning to open nearly...
JS-SEZ aims to bolster supply chains amid trade uncertainty
[ASIA] Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong believes that the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) provides an opportunity for firms to enhance...
Trade war fears trigger global market selloff
[ASIA] Major stock indexes fell in Asia on Monday as White House officials showed no signs of backing down from their sweeping tariff...
Asian markets plummet following the announcement of Trump's tariffs
[ASIA] Asian financial markets have taken a sharp nosedive following the announcement of new tariffs by former U.S. President Donald Trump, a move...
Asian markets drop as US tariffs spark trade war fears
[ASIA] Asian stock markets experienced significant declines on Friday following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on auto imports, intensifying...
HI Mobility's growth bet on Singapore traffic
[ASIA] HI Mobility, the Malaysian operator of Causeway Link buses, is counting on greater traffic from Singapore to fuel growth as it prepares...
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