ASEAN faces mixed results as new US tariff policy takes effect
Elan Castanares United States tariffs have levelled the playing field across most of Southeast Asia, with major economies receiving similar…
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Malaysia explores nuclear energy options, eyes international collaboration
Maybelene Marcelino The Malaysian government (Putrajaya) has recently announced that it is undertaking a comprehensive study to determine the feasibility…
Australia strikes deal for new Navy fleet
Wendellyn Mateo Australia is setting its sights on a new navy fleet under a contract with Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries…
Egypt, Vietnam elevate relationship during visit to Cairo
KC Maderia President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong were beaming with enthusiasm as both countries leveled up…
Bangladesh marks first anniversary of July uprising
Rosemarie Zamora Bangladesh, on Tuesday, August 5, commemorated the first anniversary of the July Mass Uprising, which led to the…
Philippines develops eco-friendly wood stain using indigenous dyes
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez The Philippine government has launched a research initiative to develop environmentally friendly wood stains by incorporating indigenous natural…
Vietnam proposes incentives for women, families to boost birth rate
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Vietnam's Ministry of Health (MoH) has put forward a plan to allocate VND650 billion (US$25.5 million) to support…
Argentina seeks return to visa waiver program of US
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui Both governments of the United States and Argentina have confirmed that initial steps and agreements have been struck…
Mistaken identity: Thailand-Cambodia conflict sparks violence against Myanmar migrants
Jacinth Banite Southeast Asian ethnicities are not easy to distinguish from one another at first glance.
Egyptians send food bottles across the sea to starving Gaza
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Egyptians are sending food-filled bottles to the war-torn Gaza Strip through a new symbolic initiative aimed at easing…
Ceasefire holds as Thailand and Cambodia end five-day border skirmishes
James Mario Ajero Sporadic fighting erupted on the Thailand-Cambodia border as the two countries reignited their dispute over religious sites that…
Egyptian FM meets counterpart in Niamey to reaffirm bilateral co-operation
Mary Mae Balasanos As Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty embarked on his West Africa tour, he marked his third…
Suspected dengue cases climb to over 18,000 in Pacific region: data
The Pacific region is seeing an alarming rise in suspected dengue cases, with numbers climbing to more than…
Philippines urges use of low-cost tech for disaster-resilient housing
The Regional Development Council (RDC) in Central Visayas, Philippines, is advocating for the nationwide adoption of a low-cost…
US tells foreigners to expect increased visa fee as its tourism sector slumps
The United States government has hinted that it would ramp up its visa fee policies to as high…
Saudi Arabia bids farewell to ‘Sleeping Prince’ after two decades in coma
Saudi Arabia is mourning the death of Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal Al Saud, widely known as the “Sleeping…
Most European youth favour democracy, study finds
The majority of European youth support democracy and the European Union, according to a recent study released by…
Hug at Coldplay concert goes viral – US Tech CEO suspended as company investigates
Eleni Poulios After a hug on the big screen at a Coldplay concert went viral, US tech company Astronomer was…
UK lowers voting age to 16 ahead of next general election
Adam Peaker 16 and 17-year-olds will be eligible to vote in the next general election as part of electoral reforms,…
Myanmar’s opposition to Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership draws regional scrutiny
Myanmar’s formal objection to Timor-Leste’s planned accession to Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has exposed deeper fractures…
Rising measles cases cause alarm in Liverpool
Rachel Walker The leader of Liverpool City Council has pledged to ensure "we get everyone fully vaccinated" against measles following…
Singapore authorities alarmed over increased use of drug-laced vapes among youth
Bobbie Matias Singapore has recently been doubling down on its efforts to curb the increasing local presence of vapes laced…
Debate grows over imposing nationwide vape ban in Malaysia
Calls to impose a nationwide ban on the use and sale of vape products in Malaysia are growing…
Snakebite death in menstrual shed sparks outcry over practice in Nepal
Hyacinth Estrada The death of a 28-year-old woman in a menstrual shed in Kanchanpur district has reignited calls to eradicate…