ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting kicks off in Laos ahead of 44th and 45th Summits
Key topics include ASEAN community-building, future strategies, and managing ASEAN's external relations.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Thailand kicks off first phase of $14 bln "digital wallet" stimulus scheme
The initial phase will see 10,000 baht distributed in cash to 14.5 million welfare card holders and disabled people.
Wed Sep 25 2024
Ringgit kicks off the week in steady mode, bullish outlook remains
The ringgit opened almost flat and is expected to retain its bullish trend as the US Fed rate cut last week signalled a soft landing for the US economic growth
Mon Sep 23 2024
Young athletes ready to shine as rivalries ignite at SUKMA 2024 in Sarawak
Although this 21st edition of the biennial games officially kicks off this Saturday, several events has already begun since Monday.
Thu Aug 15 2024
As India's election kicks off, is extreme heat a threat to voters?
Extreme heat forecast during India's six-week election.
Fri Apr 19 2024
China kicks off nationwide population survey amid declining birth rate
Authorities struggle to incentivise people to have more children amid a declining birth rate.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Film in 2024: 'Barbie' early awards nods, delayed movies top releases
Awards season kicks off the year, with smash hit "Barbie" leading the Golden Globe nominations with nine nods.
Mon Oct 30 2023
What you need to know about Indonesia's presidential election
The race to lead Indonesia, the world's fourth-most populous nation, kicks off this week.
Thu Oct 19 2023
Indonesia kicks off election season as candidates sign up for presidential race
Nearly 205 million of Indonesia's more than 270 million people will in February get to choose who will lead the resource-rich country.
Thu Oct 19 2023
ASEAN kicks off its first-ever joint military drills in Indonesia
All 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will join the exercise, including prospective member East Timor.
Tue Sep 19 2023
Second UN-Habitat Assembly kicks off
The second United Nations Habitat Assembly, #UNHA2, kicks off by calling for sustainable urban development and effective multilateralism
Mon Jun 05 2023
Asia security summit kicks off amid US-China tensions
Senior military officers, diplomats, weapons makers and security analysts from around the globe are attending the Shangri-La Dialogue.
Fri Jun 02 2023
Journalism in digital age, attracting advertisement revenue among key topics in HAWANA forum
The Forum will be held on the second of the three-day event which kicks off on May 27.
Fri May 26 2023
76th Cannes Film Festival kicks off
The 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival kicked off on Tuesday evening, with 21 films selected to compete for the Palme d'Or top prize.
Wed May 17 2023
Cannes Film Festival 2023 kicks off with 'all killer, no filler' line-up
In total, 21 films are competing for the Palme d'Or, with a record number of women directors in competition.
Mon May 15 2023