Vietnam

Vietnam targets 50 million foreign visitors, US$90bil in tourism revenues by 2030

HANOI: A tourism development action programme newly issued by the government has set the target for Vietnam's tourism revenue at US$80-90 billion by 2030.

Nation

Malaysia mulling acquisition of India's Brahmos air-to-surface missile

NEW DELHI: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirms that Malaysia is exploring the possibility of acquiring India's Brahmos air-to-surface missile system, while emphasising that discussions are still ongoing and no final decision has been made.

Thailand

Thailand expands HIV prevention and treatment options

BANGKOK: HIV attacks the immune system, while AIDS is the most advanced stage of HIV infection. Thailand's response has increasingly expanded beyond treatment towards prevention, while HIV-related health services and innovation are also becoming linked with the wellness economy, ranging from pharmaceuticals and diagnostics to specialist clinics, digital health services and prevention-related businesses.

China

Chinese grandparents let court jail granddaughter for stealing US$3,000 to teach her a lesson

BEIJING: An elderly Chinese couple reported their granddaughter to the police after she took 20,000 yuan (US$3,000) and a gold bracelet from their home without permission, igniting intense discussions online.

Laos

Lights out in Laos as electricity exports surge

VIENTIANE: Isolated, underdeveloped Laos brands itself the "Battery of South-east Asia", powering its neighbours with dozens of hydroelectric plants. But frequent power outages leave its own people in the dark.

Nepal

'Second life': Nepal tunnel survivor recalls ordeal

SAPTARI, (Nepal): For 10 days, Nepali hydropower worker Sanjay Sah survived in darkness inside a flooded tunnel, drinking muddy water and losing all sense of time as he desperately prayed for rescue.

Singapore

Three traffic cops under investigation after footage showing them riding in unsafe manner

SINGAPORE: The police are investigating an incident involving three Traffic Police (TP) officers on motorcycles after a video surfaced online showing them allegedly riding without due care.

Indonesia

One dead, 102 rescued from stricken ferry off Indonesia's Java: officials

JAKARTA: One person was killed and more than 100 were rescued on Sunday (Sept 13) after a ferry sailing between the Indonesian islands of Java and to Borneo was hit by bad weather, rescue officials said.

AseanPlus News

‘Pacific drugs highway’: Australia’s new plan to target cocaine traffickers moving through islands

SYDNEY: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced an A$600 million (US$430 million) plan to combat cocaine smuggling in the Pacific as organised crime groups increasingly use semi-submersibles to traffic cocaine along the so-called "Pacific drugs highway" from South America.

Nation

Fifth victim from 11-vehicle LPT accident dies, almost two weeks after crash

TEMERLOH: A teenager who was injured in a crash involving 11 vehicles on the East Coast Expressway (LPT) almost two weeks ago has died, bringing the death toll to five.

Japan

A 5.1-magnitude quake hits 101 km south of Yudomari, Japan: USGS

BEIJING: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted 101 km south of Yudomari, Japan at 2032 GMT on Saturday (Sept 12), the US Geological Survey said.

Forex

Ringgit expected to trade in tight range against US dollar next week

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is expected to trade within a tight range against the US dollar next week, with investors remaining cautious ahead of key monetary policy decisions by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Bank of Japan (BOJ).

China

Chinese school restricts students to one bathroom break per term during class, sparks probe

GUANGDONG, China: A secondary school in southern China has faced significant backlash since implementing a quota that restricts students to using the toilet only once during class for the entire term.

Nation

Kuantan trader loses over RM300,000 to scammers

KUANTAN: A woman running a photocopy and printing service business has lost nearly RM316,000 after falling victim to a scam.

Entertainment

RM100,000 raised for Penang busker Uncle Robert's wife cancer treatment

Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim shared the development in a Facebook post, saying more than RM46,000 was raised through a mini concert held at Jit Sin Independent High School, while he contributed the balance himself.

South Korea

South Korea to consult with Nepal on resumption of search, rescue efforts

KATHMANDU: South Korea will consult closely with Nepal on the resumption of search and rescue operations in the country, Yonhap News Agency reported, quoting the chief of Seoul's second contingent of its disaster relief team sent to Kathmandu on Saturday (Sept 12).

Nation

Cops probe 15-year-old girl's death after fall from apartment

PUTRAJAYA: Police are investigating the death of a 15-year-old girl who was found on the ground of an apartment in Precinct 5 here after she was believed to have fallen from a high floor of the building. Putrajaya District Police Chief ACP Aidi Sham Mohamed said on Sunday (Sept 13).

True Or Not

QuickCheck: Did a video of PM Anwar singing a Hindi song go viral?

FOREIGN diplomacy usually involves meetings, carefully chosen words and lengthy discussions.

Nation

Leatherback turtle lays 81 eggs at Rantau Abang beach

DUNGUN: A leatherback turtle has returned to Rantau Abang Beach here and laid 81 eggs, after it was first recorded landing at Pasir Putih Beach in Marang on Sept 1, 2026.

Nation

Sarawak heli crash: Health Ministry to review all contracts linked to Flying Doctor Service

GEORGE TOWN: All contracts linked to the Health Ministry's Flying Doctor Service (FDS), including those involving helicopters, will be reviewed following the fatal helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Sarawak, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Mahathar Abd Wahab.