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Laos

Laos holds nationwide celebration for International Children's Day, National Arbour Day

VIENTIANE: Laos marked International Children's Day and National Arbour Day on Monday (June 1) with nationwide celebrations, highlighting the country's commitment to investing in its younger generation while strengthening environmental protection efforts.

Myanmar

Rescuers dig for bodies after a mining explosives blast in Myanmar kills at least 43

BANGKOK: More than a dozen rescue and charity groups used excavation machinery to recover bodies Monday (June 1) after a massive blast from stored mining explosives in north-eastern Myanmar.

Cybersecurity

Indian exam board admits to cybersecurity holes found by teen

A national school exam board in India said it has been monitoring and has contained vulnerabilities in its online grading portal for one of the country's most important school-leaving exams that were first flagged by a teenage cybersecurity researcher. 

Europe

This Malaysian fell in love with Segovia's beauty and history

This Spanish city, accessible via Madrid, is where you'll find a majestic castle, a Gothic cathedral, and churros.

Vietnam

Hanoi curbs kerb culture with clampdown on pavement vendors

HANOI: The pavements of Hanoi's wide boulevards and narrow lanes have long been clogged with bustling food stalls, weaving scooters and crowds of coffee and beer drinkers sitting on low plastic stools.

Economy

AMRO keeps ASEAN+3 growth forecast at 4%, raises inflation outlook

SINGAPORE: Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has maintained its Asean+3 growth forecast at 4% for 2026, while raising its inflation projection to 1.8% from 1.4%, reflecting more prolonged disruptions from the Middle East conflict.

Indonesia

Indonesia records US$51bil surplus in halal product trade in 2025

JAKARTA: Indonesia recorded a halal product trade surplus of US$51.17 billion in 2025, supported by exports worth US$63.42 billion, Deputy Trade Minister Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri said on Monday (June 1), reported Xinhua.

Nation

Cops detain man for pepper-spraying couple Seremban 2

SEREMBAN: Police have detained a 50-year-old man for allegedly pepper-spraying a couple.

Philippines

Philippines’ VP Duterte asks Senate to dismiss impeachment case

MANILA: Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has asked the Senate to throw out the impeachment case against her ahead of the trial, in a bid to thwart a second attempt by opponents to ban her from politics.

Markets

Japan's Nikkei retreats from record peak as traders gauge fragile Mideast peace talks

TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average retreated on Tuesday from a record high hit in the previous session, as investors cautiously assessed Middle East peace talks, with broader geopolitical uncertainties weighing on risk appetite.

Nation

Warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain in nine states, says MetMalaysia

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across seven states and the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, effective until noon on Tuesday (June 2)

Technology

Blue Origin launch pad repairs could take 'serious time', NASA chief tells CNBC

June 1 (Reuters) - Damage to ⁠a Blue Origin launch pad from the spectacular explosion of the ⁠company's giant New Glenn rocket during a test firing of ‌its engines last week will "take some serious time" to repair, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman told CNBC on Monday.

Squash

Sivasangari through to third round of British Open

PETALING JAYA: National squash ace S. Sivasangari advanced to the British Open third round after defeating home player Lucy Turmel on Monday (June 1).

Markets

Asia stocks skittish as Middle East anxiety offsets AI optimism

SINGAPORE: Asian stocks made a cautious start to trading on Tuesday as uncertainty over whether the ceasefire in the Middle East conflict would hold capped the lift to sentiment from renewed optimism around AI.

Design

What to consider when designing a shared bedroom

Designing a shared bedroom can be both a challenge and an opportunity.

Robotics

A robot is helping an ailing couple stay in their home. Are more to come for an ageing population?

After outliving Booker T. Bones, their second service dog, Brenda and Brian Marquis still needed help with some of the more difficult parts of daily life.

Health Matters

Why El Niño is significant for asthma patients

We know El Niño is coming, bringing with it the haze, and that's potentially bad news for asthma patients. 

Business

Malaysia manufacturing PMI slips to 49.9 in May after two months of expansion

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's manufacturing sector recorded a slight deterioration in business conditions in May, with the S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) easing to 49.9 from 51.6 in April.

Nation

Difficult terrain, strong winds hamper search for missing hiker

TAPAH: Clustered clouds, strong winds and the confined terrain surrounded by dense trees are among the main challenges faced by rescuers in the search and rescue (SAR) operation for a missing female hiker at Gunung Batu Putih, here.

Economy

South Korea inflation hits two-year high, imminent rate hike in play

SEOUL: South Korea's consumer inflation quickened in May to a more than two-year high, exceeding market expectations on high oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict, supporting the case for monetary tightening as early as next month.