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AI law: The cost of being first
SPEED is usually a virtue in technology; however, it is often a liability in regulation.Last Thursday, South Korea became the…
Jun Hao falls early to ‘Bogeyman’ Shi Feng at Denmark Open
It’s the end of the road for Malaysia in men’s singles in the Denmark Open after their sole representative, Leong…
US officials blast China rare earth curbs, urge Beijing to reverse course
WASHINGTON: Top United States officials have strongly criticised China’s major expansion of rare earth export controls as a threat to…
QuickCheck: Is there a festival in Thailand dedicated entirely to monkeys?
THE WORLD is indeed full of fascinating festivals that celebrate culture and tradition in the most unexpected ways.Spain's tomato-throwing battle…
2026 budget largely a ‘win’ for the public, say consumer groups
MCM legal adviser Sukhdave Singh praised the government’s ongoing Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah initiative, saying it will give vulnerable groups access…
Asean pushes stronger energy ties ahead of regional ministers’ meeting
The East Asia Summit Energy Cooperation Task Force and the Asean Senior Officials Meeting on Energy Plus Three convened today…
Bessent says Optimistic About US-China Trade
WASHINGTON, Oct 15 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent expressed optimism on Wednesday about US-China trade discussions, noting…
Malaysia shares 12th spot with US on Henley Passport Index 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has tied with the United States at 12th place on the Henley Passport Index 2025, with both…
Malaysia Shares 12th Spot With US As American Passport Exits Top 10
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has tied with the United States (US) at 12th place on the Henley Passport…
China vows to fight to the end in escalating US trade war
BEIJING: China declared on Tuesday its readiness to fight to the end in a trade war with the United States.…
Chossijib: Busan’s Haemultang Icon Celebrates 60 Years Of Culinary Innovation
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Gungjung Haemultang Chossijib (Chossijib), a renowned Korean seafood stew restaurant with deep roots in…
China says will fight US to the end in trade war
The commerce ministry reiterated China’s steady position on tariffs while expressing readiness for trade talks. (AFP pic) BEIJING: China said…
Health minister denies lobbying behind delay in private hospital DRG system
Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the current fee-for-service model used at private hospitals has resulted in inconsistent and often inflated…
Samsung Tri-Fold Could See A Wider Global Launch
If you’ve kept up with Samsung’s foldable lineup, you should know that the highly experimental tri-fold smartphone is expected to…
Foreign Investors Extend Net Inflows Across Asia To US$904.8 Mln Last Week
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors extended their net buying streak for the second consecutive week across Asian markets…
Trump is not the enemy… for South Korea
IN recent weeks, South Korea has witnessed a surge of anti-Trump sentiment.The controversy over tariff negotiations with Washington, along with…
Iraq defeats Indonesia 1-0 in World Cup qualifier
IRAQ secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Indonesia in their World Cup qualifier held in Jeddah on Saturday. Zidane Iqbal’s…
Fasten your seatbelts, more turbulence ahead
THESE are turbulent times we are living in. A post-pandemic world beset by conflicts, economic upheavals, and shifting relations among…
One Piece, many stories | The Star
AHOY and move over, Che Guevara, today’s unlikely protest icon is not a beret-wearing revolutionary but a grinning anime pirate…
South Korea Unionised Workers At Incheon Airport Suspend Strike After 10 Days
SEOUL, Oct 11 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- Unionised workers at Incheon International Airport, South Korea, decided on Saturday to suspend their strike after 10…
MITI To Ensure MIDA Ecosystem Ready For New Performance-based Incentive Framework Starting 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is committed to ensuring that the Malaysian…
Trump Says US To Impose New 100pct Extra Tariffs On Chinese Imports
WASHINGTON, Oct 11 (Bernama-dpa) -- President Donald Trump has said in a Truth Social post that the US will impose new…
Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 11, 2025
CAMBODIA 1.CAMBODIA-AUSTRALIA MARITIME COOPERATION -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE The Royal Australian Navy warship HMAS Ballarat carrying 192 crew members,…
Trump announces new 100% China tariff, threatens to scrap Xi talks
US President Donald Trump said the extra levies, plus US export controls on ‘any and all critical software’, would come…
Son Heung-min Sets Record As South Korea’s Most-Capped Male Footballer
SEOUL, Oct 10 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- Son Heung-min became the most-capped male player in South Korean football history on Friday, Yonhap…
Kim Jong Un praises China ties at North Korea’s 80th anniversary
SEOONYANG: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has praised the friendly and cooperative ties with China during celebrations marking 80…
Trump proposes barring Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on US routes
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration on Thursday proposed banning Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on routes to and from the…
Malaysia’s foreign policy need to be proactive and pragmatic: ISIS chairman
KUALA LUMPUR: It is in Malaysia’s best interest to shape its foreign policy in line with its aspirations to climb…
Malaysia’s Foreign Policy Need To Be Proactive And Pragmatic: ISIS Chairman
By Christine Lim May YU KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- It is in Malaysia’s best interest to shape its foreign…