Vietnam

Soaring business - Vietnam’s seafood export hits US$1mil mark for October

Vietnam's seafood industry is on a roll, with export momentum propelling it toward the US$10 billion target for 2024, laying robust groundwork for 2025.

Singapore

Australian man to be charged over making crash threat on flight departing Changi Airport

A 36-year-old Australian man who allegedly told a cabin crew member, while boarding a flight at Changi Airport in November, that he intended to crash the plane is set to be charged on Monday (Dec 9).

AseanPlus News

Asian Development Bank approves US$500mil loan to Indonesia for financial inclusion

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced that it has approved a US$500 million loan for Indonesia to help improve access to financial services for small businesses, rural populations and other vulnerable groups.

Philippines

Philippines' jobless rate rises to 3.9 per cent in October

The unemployment rate in the Philippines rose to 3.9 per cent in October from 3.7 per cent in September, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) shas announced.

AseanPlus News

Vietnam's real estate prices soar 59 per cent in five years

Vietnam's real estate prices rose by 59 per cent over the past five years, higher than the rate in many developed countries, according to a report of Global Property Guide cited by a report from Vietnam News.

Books

10 new novels, romances and nonfiction books inspired by Shakespeare

The spirit of William Shakespeare, who died in 1616, seems to be having an especially good time right now.

Wellness

Spinal cord injury patients walk again through stimulating the brain

A device implanted in the brains of such patients shows early promise in helping them get on their feet.

China

China-Asean air routes see surge in passenger trips in first 10 months

Air routes connecting China and South-East Asia registered 19.62 million passenger trips in the first 10 months of 2024, up 136.7 per cent year on year.

Laos

Children in Laos set to benefit from UNICEF-China nutrition programme

More than 221,000 disadvantaged children in remote areas of Laos will directly benefit from a new nutrition programme run by UNICEF Laos with support from the government of China worth about US$1.5 million.

Nation

Former Padang Besar MP Zahidi joins PKR

PADANG BESAR: Former two-term Padang Besar MP Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin says he submitted his membership form to PKR in November.

Brunei

Here comes the rainy season - showers and thunderstorms expected across Brunei, says meteorological dept

Brunei is set to experience a mix of weather conditions over the coming days, according to the latest forecast from the Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Bortoleto wins F2 title before move to Sauber F1 team

ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto won the Formula Two championship in Abu Dhabi on Sunday ahead of his move to Formula One with the Sauber team next season.

Nation

Heavy downpour leads to flash floods in Putrajaya

PUTRAJAYA: Heavy rain during the day has led to flash floods here, and footage of cars being submerged has gone viral.

Indonesia

Indonesian weatherman issues warning of potential extreme weather due to tropical cyclone 91S

The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued a warning on Sunday about the potential for extreme weather conditions in several regions of the country over the next three days due to the presence of Tropical Cyclone 91S.

Nation

Over 100 motorcycles seized by Johor police in three-day traffic ops

JOHOR BARU: Over 300 summonses were issued and more than 100 motorcycles were seized in a three-day traffic operation here.

Nation

Only 1,400 civil servants servants nationwide opted out of SSPA

BATU KAWAN: Only 0.13% of 1.5 million civil servants opted out of the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) by the Nov 30 deadline, ahead of the system's implementation on Dec 1.

World

World leaders react to fall of Assad rule in Syria

SYRIA'S army command notified officers on Sunday (Dec 8) that President Bashar al-Assad's 24-year authoritarian rule has ended, a Syrian officer who was informed of the move told Reuters, following a rapid rebel offensive that took the world by surprise. Following are reactions from around the world to events in Syria.

Football

Soccer-Man United sporting director Ashworth leaves after five months

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Dan Ashworth has left his role as sporting director at Manchester United after five months in the job by mutual agreement, the Premier League club said on Sunday.

AseanPlus News

"Bring him back to Malaysia again and again', say fans after GV Prakash's incredible rocking concert in Bukit Jalil on Saturday

THE verdict is out. The Malaysian fans cannot just get enough of Tamil music superstar GV Prakash.

Badminton

M'sian pros Weijie-Sheng Hao beat China pair to lift title in India

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's professional shuttlers Chia Weijie-Lwi Sheng Hao made the country proud by winning the Guwahati Masters in India on Sunday (Dec 8).