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Foreign F&b chains threaten local SMEs
Main risk comes from imbalance in market power, says academicPETALING JAYA: Local food and beverage (F&B) operators are facing growing…
ASEAN+3 Growth Revised To 4.1 Pct In 2025, 3.8 Pct In 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Growth in the ASEAN+3 region is projected at 4.1 per cent in 2025 and…
Stage set for epic SJM Macao Open 2025 as final player line-up confirmed, including four Malaysians
The final player line-up for the SJM Macao Open 2025 has been confirmed, featuring some of golf’s biggest names, regional…
Selangor Twin Accelerator Crowns Top Startups From Deep-X And Retail-X Tracks
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Selangor Twin Accelerator Programme has crowned the top startups from its two main tracks…
Budget 2026: RIM Urges Gov’t Support For Local Music Industry
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Recording Industry Association of Malaysia (RIM) has urged the government to provide stronger…
South Korea raises disability hiring quota to 4% for public sector
SEOUL: The South Korean government has increased the mandatory employment quota for people with disabilities to expand their job opportunities.…
China’s premier Li Qiang to visit North Korea this week for talks
BEIJING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang will pay an official visit to North Korea this week according to a Beijing announcement…
The rise of the robot nation
CHINA is making and installing factory robots at a far greater pace than any other country, with the United States…
Visit Malaysia Year 2026: Govt eyes RM200m boost from homestay sector, says DPM Zahid
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 6 — The government is targeting the homestay sector to generate up to RM200 million in revenue next…
Mercedes boss Wolff pushes for Formula One return to South Korea
MERCEDES team principal Toto Wolff has called for Formula One to return to South Korea for an annual race after…
Indonesia eyes historic World Cup qualification as Asian qualifying concludes
WORLD Cup qualifying in Asia reaches its dramatic conclusion this week with six nations competing for two remaining spots from…
Decision to invite Trump to Asean Summit made unanimously, not by PM, says Zahid
JOHOR BARU: The decision to invite the United States President Donald Trump to the Asean Summit was made unanimously by…
Japan Asahi Beer Brewery Nearly Dry Due To Ransomware Attack
Asahi, one of Japan’s largest breweries, was recently hit by a ransomware attack that crippled its operational capabilities and inevitably…
Children online: Play or prey?
WHAT can you do in 19 seconds?You could probably sing Happy Birthday to someone. You could wash your hands as…
Sanae Takaichi to be Japan’s first female PM after LDP victory
TOKYO: Japan’s ruling party picked conservative nationalist Sanae Takaichi as its new head on Saturday, putting her on course to…
PDRM Ready To Deploy More Personnel For ASEAN Summit
PORT KLANG, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is ready to deploy additional personnel at the upcoming 47th…
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…