HONG KONG – Hainan and Hong Kong present fresh gateways for Singapore to tap into China’s…
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Indonesia Secures Iran’s Nod for Tanker Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Gulf Tensions
JAKARTA – Indonesia is negotiating safe transit for its oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz…
Myanmar Military Signals Leadership Reshuffle Ahead of Presidential Bid
MYANMAR — Myanmar’s military leadership faces an imminent reshuffle after Friday’s Armed Forces Day parade, state…
Malaysia, Indonesia Pledge Joint Push for Middle East De-escalation, Strait Security
JAKARTA —Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on March 27 that Malaysia and Indonesia will ramp…
Modi Congratulates Nepal’s New PM Balendra Shah, Vows Stronger Bilateral Ties
NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm congratulations to Mr. Balendra Shah on…
IPL’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru Sold for Record $1.78 Billion to Indian-US Consortium
MUMBAI, INDIA – A powerhouse consortium of Aditya Birla Group, Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures,…
Singapore Gains in Black Pearl Guide with 18 Honored Restaurants
SINGAPORE — Eighteen Singapore restaurants earned spots in the 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide, up from…
Malaysia’s Fuel Subsidies Rocket Fourfold Amid Mideast Oil Crisis
PETALING JAYA — Malaysia’s monthly RON95 and diesel subsidy costs skyrocketed from RM700 million (S$227 million)…
Thailand Braces for Drug Shortages with Three-Phase Plan Amid Middle East Conflict
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Public Health Ministry unveiled a comprehensive three-phase strategy on Monday, March 23, to…
China Pledges Economic Opening Amid Global Trade Tensions
BEIJING – Chinese Premier Li Qiang on March 22 vowed to further liberalize the economy and…
Singapore Muslims Mark Hari Raya Amid Regional Tensions, Government Stresses Harmony and Gratitude
SINGAPORE – Muslims across Singapore gathered in the morning of March 21 at mosques island‑wide for…
Editors Club of India Appoints New Vice President, Gears Up for Landmark National Journalism Day Event
NOIDA, INDIA – In a landmark gathering at the Radisson Hotel here, the Editors Club of…