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Trump and Modi hold frequent talks on trade negotiations
White House confirms ongoing trade discussions between US and India, with Trump and Modi speaking frequently amid recent tariff tensions.…
Border tensions, the rise of AI, disaster response: What to expect as Asean defence ministers and their dialogue partners meet in KL this weekend
South Korea’s Lee urges North to consider resuming family reunions
SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea should consider resuming reunions of families separated during the Korean War of 1950 to 1953, as…
Zafrul: Malaysia’s economic future hinges on strong ties with both Washington and Beijing
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Malaysia has to be realistic in navigating the current global economic landscape, given its position…
Six countries urge dialogue in protest-hit Madagascar
ANTANANARIVO: Six foreign embassies and the European Union delegation on Thursday called for “constructive dialogue” in Madagascar where anti-government protesters…
Samsung Galaxy Watches May Soon Detect Early Signs Of Heart Failure
Wearable technology has progressed to the point where devices like smartwatches serve as tools for health management. As wearables continue…
Datavault AI, Korea Aerospace University Launch Pact To Revolutionise Aviation Credentialing
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Datavault AI Inc, a company specialising in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data visualisation, valuation and…
South Korea foreign minister says rough agreement on security reached with US
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said South Korea and the United States had reached a rough agreement…
BERNAMA – Malaysia Needs To Be Realistic In Navigating Current Global Economic Landscape
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has to be realistic in navigating the current global economic landscape, given its…
South Korea airport workers strike for better pay and conditions
SEOUL: South Korean airport workers have begun a strike starting Wednesday according to the state-run Korea Airports Corporation. The 2,300…
Thailand faces 24pc drop in Chinese tourists over Golden Week as Malaysia, others gain
BANGKOK, Oct 1 — Thailand expects to welcome about 200,000 Chinese tourists during the eight-day Golden Week holiday from today…
South Korea to increase defence budget by 8.2% next year, President Lee says
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday the country's defence budget for next year would rise…
ASEAN Rice Diplomacy Reaches Flood-hit Rural Lao Villages
By Vijian Paramasivam PHNOM PENH, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- ASEAN diplomacy is transcending beyond its traditional contours of trade and politics,…
Selangor to send talents to study nuclear energy in China
Selangor menteri besar Amirudin Shari (second from left) said the initiative will be included in the 2026 state budget, with…
South Korea ex-PM Han’s trial over martial law crisis kicks off
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo went on trial on Tuesday, accused of abetting an insurrection among…
Over 13,000 police and immigration personnel for ASEAN Summit security
PUTRAJAYA: A total of 10,492 police officers and 3,000 immigration personnel will be deployed for the 47th ASEAN Summit in…
BERNAMA – ASEAN Remains Key Region For American Businesses –
By Anas Abu Hassan KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN region continued to be one of the most…
US Army’s Apache Helicopter Makes Precautionary Landing In Buan; No Casualties
SEOUL/BUAN (South Korea), Sept 29 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- A United States (US) military Apache helicopter made a precautionary landing on farmland…
South Korea, US to hold talks on visa systems on September 30, Yonhap reports
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea and the United States will meet for their first working group discussions on visa systems for…
China calls on North Korea to oppose ‘hegemony’
BEIJING: Beijing wants to strengthen cooperation with Pyongyang and work together to oppose hegemony, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi told…
Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Sept 28, 2025
INDONESIA 1. PRABOWO TO SUMMON NUTRITION AGENCY CHIEF OVER MASS FOOD POISONING IN SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAMME -- JAKARTA GLOBE President…
South Korea rejects $350 billion upfront tariff deal with US
SEOUL: South Korea is unable to pay $350 billion upfront in investment in the United States as President Donald Trump…
IPC Lifts Russia, Belarus Partial Suspensions
BEIJING, Sept 27 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) General Assembly voted on Saturday to reinstate the full membership…
To our youths: A note on the future Asean
KUALA LUMPUR, SEPT 27 — When I grew up, one of the most fascinating films on time travel was Back…
28 Injured In Gas Explosion Near Seoul
YANGJU (South Korea) Sept 27 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- A gas explosion inside a Korean-style sauna left 28 people injured Saturday, Yonhap…
BERNAMA – Community Service For Minor Littering From Jan 1
PORT DICKSON, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- From Jan 1, community service orders of up to 12 hours within a six-month period…
Community service for minor littering from Jan 1, says Nga
PORT DICKSON: From Jan 1, community service orders of up to 12 hours within a six-month period will be imposed on…
ASEAN Remains Gallant And United, Deepens Economic Integration
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) – Southeast Asian economies have sent a clear message that their…
Malaysia hosts ASEAN defence meetings to bolster regional security
DESARU: Malaysia has successfully hosted consecutive senior defence officials’ meetings in Johor, reinforcing ASEAN’s collective approach to regional security. The…
ASEAN deepens economic integration amid global trade challenges
KUALA LUMPUR: Southeast Asian economies have sent a clear message that their markets are open for business, despite being confronted…