Japan Adds Six Traditions to UNESCO Intangible Heritage List

TOKYO — On December 11, a UN intergovernmental committee officially inscribed six Japanese traditions onto UNESCO’s…

Malaysia Offers RM500 Aid to Indonesian Students Affected by Aceh Floods

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia has announced a cash assistance package of RM500 (S$158) for each Indonesian…

Singapore Women Shine in Forbes’ 2025 Powerful Women Ranking

SINGAPORE — DBS chief executive Tan Su Shan has debuted at No. 29 on Forbes’ latest…

Cambodia Withdraws Safely from 33rd SEA Games Over Safety Concerns

PHNOM PENH — Cambodia’s delegation of officials, coaches, and athletes from seven sports safely returned home…

France Seeks Last-Minute Budget Approval Amid Parliamentary Gridlock

PARIS — France’s Finance Minister Roland Lescure expressed confidence on Thursday that the 2026 budget will…

Malaysia’s New Electric Train Service Connects Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru, Boosting Regional Mobility

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s latest electric train service (ETS) linking Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru commenced…

Austrian Court Rejects US Extradition of Ukrainian Tycoon Dmytro Firtash

VIENNA — An Austrian court on December 10 finalized its decision to reject the extradition of…

Amazon to Invest $35 Billion in India to Boost AI and E-Commerce Growth

NEW DELHI — Amazon announced on December 10 a massive US$35 billion investment plan in India…

Kimi Tomas: Championing Culture, Leadership and Empowerment on Global Stages

KUALA LUMPUR — Kimi Tomas, a dynamic force from Sarawak, Malaysia, is redefining success by seamlessly…

KL’s First Woman Mayor Abrupt Exit Spurs Calls for Elected Leadership

KUALA LUMPUR — The sudden departure of Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Kuala Lumpur’s first female…

UK PM Starmer Defends Europe and London Mayor Against Trump’s Criticism

LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed Europe’s strength and commitment to freedom and democracy…

Cambodia Withdraws from 2025 SEA Games Citing Safety Concerns

BANGKOK — Cambodia’s sudden decision to withdraw its entire athlete delegation from the 2025 Southeast Asian…