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US treasury chief calls EU ‘disappointing’ over India trade ties
The India-EU deal will cut or eliminate tariffs on most European exports, along with other provisions on both sides. (Reuters…

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…

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…








