China scolds EU over statement about South China Sea
EU issued a statement to mark the anniversary of arbitration regarding sovereignty in the region which ruled in the Philippines' favour and which was rejected by China.
Fri Jul 12 2024
Five powers plan bigger, deeper Asia military drills
Australia, Britain, Malaysia, New Zealand and Singapore have agreed to stage more complex military drills in the region this year.
Fri May 31 2024
Biden says he is pushing for six-week Gaza pause
Joe Biden said the United States was working with allies in the region on a deal to pause the fighting to allow Gaza hostages to be freed.
Tue Feb 13 2024
Malaysia’s tax collection among the lowest in the region
Prof Emeritus Dr Barjoyai Bardai said Malaysia fell behind Singapore and Thailand and is struggling to catch up.
Mon Feb 12 2024
US vows 'all necessary actions' after drone strike, Qatar fears impact on Gaza hostage talks
John Kirby said the United States did not want a wider war with Iran or in the region, "but we got to do what we have to do."
Tue Jan 30 2024
Vietnam 2023 economic growth slows to 5.05%, missing government target
Though this year's growth is below a government target of 6.5%, it is still a positive result, putting Vietnam in the group of the fastest growing economies in the region and in the world.
Fri Dec 29 2023
Xi told Biden Taiwan is biggest, most dangerous issue in bilateral ties - US official
Joe Biden responded by assuring Xi Jinping that Washington was determined to maintain peace in the region.
Thu Nov 16 2023
Turkey's Erdogan says Hamas is not a terrorist organisation
Erdogan also called for an immediate ceasefire between Israeli and Palestinian forces and said Muslim countries must act together to secure a lasting peace in the region.
Wed Oct 25 2023
Israel vows to demolish Hamas as troops prepare to move on shattered Gaza
Iran's foreign minister warns: "If the Zionist aggressions do not stop, the hands of all parties in the region are on the trigger."
Mon Oct 16 2023
Ratcliffe considering minority stake in Man United, report says
Sir Jim Ratcliffe may seek a stake in the region of 25 pct as part of a proposal to try to bring the drawn-out sale process to an end.
Tue Oct 03 2023
Iran says it has successfully launched ballistic missile
Iran says its weapons are capable of reaching Israel and US bases in the region.
Thu May 25 2023
It's About YOUth: Prioritising clean air for all
Breathing clean air is a fundamental human right. With the recurrence of haze in the region, Heng Kiah Chun from Greenpeace Southeast Asia and artist Ernest Zacharevic explore how art can serve as a catalyst for environmental change and long-term solutions to combat transboundary haze.
Fri May 05 2023
Malaysia, Indonesia in pact to reduce poverty, increase food security in Southeast Asia
Idris said the Felda model will be used as an example by Asean countries to overcome the issue of poverty in the region.
Mon Feb 27 2023
Capital A introduces new AI-powered 'Ask Bo' virtual assistant
Tony Fernandes said part of Capital A's vision is to become the most communicative, responsive and answerable brand in the region.
Wed Feb 08 2023
Digitalization helps promote financial inclusion among ASEAN youth. Here's how
Women, micro business owners and rural communities are underserved and experience gaps in accessing financial services in the region.
Sat Dec 10 2022