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South Korea Reports 4th African Swine Fever Case As Virus Spreads Nationwide
SEOUL, Jan 27 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- South Korea on Tuesday confirmed its fourth case of African swine fever (ASF) this year, prompting…
North Korea tests new air defence missiles amid border tensions with South
SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has supervised the test-firing of two new air defence missiles according to state…
Ishiba Says Stable Japan-South Korea Relations Benefit Broader Region
TOKYO, Aug 23 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Saturday stressed the importance of developing stable relations with South…
Aiman-Ethan strike first gold for Malaysia at Asian Youth
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia roared back into contention at the Asian Youth Championships as Aiman Syahin Sulaiman and Ethan Damien Goh…
Malaysia will struggle at Asia Cup, says ex-India captain
KUALA LUMPUR: Former India captain and coach K. Baskaran has cast doubt on Malaysia's chances at the Asia Cup, warning…
Axelsen tips Zii Jia to trouble rivals at World Championships
KUALA LUMPUR: Two-time Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen has warned rivals not to underestimate Lee Zii Jia when he makes his…
Top News Headlines Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Aug 23, 2025
INDONESIA 1. DANANTARA STEPS IN AS WHOOSH TRAIN SAVES TIME BUT BLEEDS CASH Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, Danantara, has pledged…
North Korea accuses South of firing warning shots near border
SEOUL: North Korea accused the South's military on Saturday of firing warning shots at its troops near their heavily fortified…
S. Korea Suspends Poultry Imports From Argentina After Bird Flu Outbreak
SEOUL, Aug 22 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- South Korea has suspended imports of poultry and related products from Argentina following an outbreak…
2 taekwondo associations spar over logo use
A dispute has arisen between Malaysian Kukkiwon Taekwondo Association and Taekwondo Malaysia over the latter’s use of the World Taekwondo…
Sports critic slams national hockey coach Sarjit
KUALA LUMPUR: National hockey coach Sarjit Singh's revelation about the state of his team has left many people shocked. Sarjit…
US sentences Chinese national to eight years for smuggling arms to North Korea
The US has sentenced a Chinese national to eight years in prison for illegally exporting firearms, ammunition, and other military…
Singapore office demand soars 12-fold as Hong Kong ‘subdued’: Colliers
Singapore’s office leasing activity surged 12-fold in the first six months of the year, topping the Asia-Pacific region, while Hong…
China considering yuan-backed stablecoins to boost global currency usage
BEIJING: China is considering allowing the usage of yuan-backed stablecoins for the first time to boost wider adoption of its currency…
Coach says Speedy Tigers are only 80 per cent fit for Asia Cup
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia may be the continent's No. 2 ranked hockey team, but the Speedy Tigers head into the Asia…
Asian markets waver as Japan exports show tariff strain
HONG KONG: Asian markets were mixed Wednesday in the face of worrying signs for Japanese exports, as investors await signals…
Bowlers From 14 Countries All Set To Rock Asian Youth Meet At Sunway Mega Lanes
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will host the 22nd Asian Youth Tenpin Bowling Championships at Sunway Mega Lanes, Sunway Pyramid, from…
US to release trade deal documents with Japan, South Korea within weeks
WASHINGTON: The United States (US) government plans to release official documents on recent trade deals with Japan and South Korea…
SST expansion and carbon tax coming as govt aims for a fairer, greener future, says Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The government made the decision to maintain the Sales and Service Tax (SST) with an…
Thailand turning to Sri Lankan workers to cope with Cambodian exodus, official says
BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand's cabinet has approved the hiring of 10,000 Sri Lankan workers as it tries to address a labour…
Young Tigers hope to make amends
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia seek redemption at the Under-23 Asian Cup qualifiers in Bangkok next month. To do so, which means…
Asia stocks mixed, currencies steady as markets eye Fed, Ukraine summit
HONG KONG: Emerging Asian stocks were mixed on Tuesday, while most currencies held steady, as investors looked to a pivotal…
Lowering youth age limit to 30 aligns with current realities, says academic
The youth age limit will be lowered to 30 starting from Jan 1 next year. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Setting…
Expanded SST designed to be progressive, fairer – Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR: The government made the decision to maintain the Sales and Service Tax (SST) with an expanded scope after…
Malaysia concludes FTA talks with S. Korea, signing expected in October – Tengku Zafrul
SINGAPORE: Malaysia has concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea and is expected to sign the agreement in…
Foreign Tourists Captivated By Festive Display Of Jalur Gemilang In Capital
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The festive display of the Jalur Gemilang here, a manifestation of Malaysians' pride in celebrating…
FTA with South Korea concluded, will continue to engage all countries – Tengku Zafrul
SINGAPORE: Malaysia has concluded its free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with South Korea and is expected to sign the document…
FTA With South Korea Concluded, Will Continue To Engage All Countries – Tengku Zafrul
SINGAPORE, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has concluded its free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with South Korea and is expected to…
Jeju’s Sumang Cooperative To Expand Tea Line With Aromatic Hojicha Debut
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Clean Jeju Green Tea Agricultural Cooperative ‘Sumang’, renowned for its organic teas grown on Jeju…