Singapore, China Seal Record 27 Deals in Chongqing, Pioneering Digital Yuan Pilot for Tourists

CHONGQING — Singapore and China unveiled a landmark 27 memorandums of understanding and agreements on December…

Malaysia Steps In to Mediate Thailand-Cambodia Border Crisis, Postpones ASEAN Meet

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia is spearheading urgent diplomatic efforts to de-escalate escalating border clashes between Thailand…

India, France Revise 1992 Tax Treaty to Boost Investment Flows Amid Rising Bilateral Trade

NEW DELHI — India and France have finalized revisions to their 1992 double taxation avoidance treaty,…

Malaysia’s Muhyiddin Denies Mahathir’s Explosive Claim of Stealing Party Funds

PETALING JAYA – Bersatu Malaysia president Muhyiddin Yassin categorically rejected accusations from elder statesman and former…

Graft Complaint Targets Philippine VP Sara Duterte Over Alleged Misuse of $13.4M in Funds

MANILA – A coalition of civilians, including two ex-government officials, lodged a graft complaint against Philippine…

Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Re-Arrested in Iran, Rights Groups Demand Clarity

BRUSSELS – International human rights organizations condemned Iran’s reported re-arrest of Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges…

Malaysian Lecturer Galvin Lee Scoops Dual ‘Educator of the Year’ Honours at Global Awards

PETALING JAYA – Malaysian educator Galvin Lee Kuan Sian has claimed two top individual prizes “Lecturer…

Indonesia Floods and Landslides Death Toll Hits 1,003 as Rescue Efforts Press On

JAKARTA – Rescuers in Indonesia reported a grim milestone on Saturday, with floods and landslides on…

Massive Rally Backs Nepal’s Ousted PM Oli Amid Calls to Restore Parliament

KATHMANDU – Tens of thousands of supporters rallied for Nepal’s deposed prime minister K.P. Sharma Oli…

Singapore Swimmer Quah Ting Wen Shatters SEA Games Medal Record with 63rd Haul

BANGKOK – Singapore’s Quah Ting Wen etched her name into Southeast Asian sporting history on Saturday,…

Erdogan Eyes Trump Talks on Ukraine Peace After Putin Meeting, Vows Black Sea Safety

ISTANBUL — Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan signaled optimism for a Ukraine-Russia peace deal Saturday, announcing plans…

Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Ranks Third in Forbes’ 2025 Most Powerful Women List

NEW YORK — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been ranked third on Forbes’ 2025 list…