AseanPlus News

Mainland China piles on the pressure to Taiwan’s east in a twist on old tactics

Data compiled from the Taiwanese defence ministry’s daily briefings shows a rise in drone and helicopter activity on the far side of the island

World

Exclusive-Russia pulling back but not out of Syria, sources say

TARTOUS, Syria (Reuters) - Russia is pulling back its military from the front lines in northern Syria and from posts in the Alawite Mountains but is not leaving its two main bases in the country after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, four Syrian officials told Reuters.

AseanPlus News

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (Dec 14, 2024)

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Saturday (Dec 14, 2024)

AseanPlus News

'I'm so happy': tears of joy, K-pop on Seoul streets as Yoon impeached

South Koreans wept and screamed with joy in freezing Seoul on Saturday as parliament voted to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office over his failed bid to impose martial law.

Indonesia

Indonesia to announce economic policy package, VAT rate on Monday (Dec 16)

Indonesia will on Monday announce an economic policy package, including its decision on the value-added tax rate, its senior economic minister said after a meeting with President Prabowo Subianto.

Thailand

Thai Prime Minister outlines 2025 vision and promises better welfare for people in time to come

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has summarised the performance of her administration during its first 90 days in office, while announcing major policies to be emphasised next year, under the campaign “2025 Empowering Thais: A Real Possibility.”

Thailand

Two men detained after bomb kills three at Thai festival held near Myanmar's border

Authorities in Thailand have arrested two men following a bomb blast at a festival near the border with Myanmar that killed three people and wounded dozens, police said on Saturday.

Philippines

China says Philippines has 'provoked trouble' in South China Sea with US backing

China has accused the Philippines of having "provoked trouble" in the South China Sea with US. backing, a week after Beijing and Manila traded accusations over a new confrontation in the disputed waters.

Vietnam

Vietnam to spend US$14bil to develop EV charging stations and ensure change to green transport system

Vietnam government to go all out to develop a network of charging stations and build a green transport system for its people.

Nation

JB cops raid nightclub, 78 arrested for alleged drug use

JOHOR BARU: Police have raided a nightclub and arrested a total of 82 individuals during a special operation here.

AseanPlus News

World falls short of drought deal at Saudi-hosted talks

Negotiators failed to produce an agreement on how to respond to drought at Saudi-hosted UN talks, participants said on Saturday, falling short of a hoped-for binding protocol addressing the scourge.

India

Indian superstar actor Allu Arjun held by cops after stampede death at film screening

Allu Arjun's current movie release 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' is India's top movie of the year and already has a worldwide collection of more than US$130 million in less than two weeks.

Laos

Lao government introduces digital border fees for tourists but at only RM2.20 per entry

Since Sept 1 this year, the Laos government began collecting a fee of LAK 10,000 (US$0.46 - RM2.20) from all domestic and international tourists, including group tours and individuals, at all international border checkpoints.

Books

Feeling stressed? Singaporean Shanna Tan translates 'healing' Korean books

While Shanna Tan continues to focus on Korean literature, she’s also turning her attention to her Singaporean roots

AseanPlus News

British brothers amass world's largest collection of Pokemon cards

A pair of British brothers earned a Guinness World Record for their collection of 48,339 different Pokémon cards.

Badminton

Debutants Sze Fei-Izzuddin storm into final in Hangzhou in style

PETALING JAYA: Men's doubles shuttlers Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani sensationally beat Indonesia's world No. 4 Fajar Alfian-Rian Ardianto to storm into the final of the World Tour Finals.

Singapore

Complain nation: What fuels Singapore’s online complaint culture?

If Singapore has a national pastime beyond lining up for food and scoring deals, it is complaining.

Sabah & Sarawak

Perikatan's election readiness unaffected by SAPP leaving, says Kiandee

KOTA KINABALU: The departure of Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) from Perikatan Nasional will not affect the coalition's preparation for the state elections, says Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee.

Nation

MetMalaysia Issues thunderstorm warning for four states until 9pm

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning, with heavy rain and strong winds expected across four states until 9pm on Saturday (Dec 14).

Technology

To rival SpaceX’s Starship, ULA eyes Vulcan rocket upgrade

ORLANDO (Reuters) - Boeing and Lockheed Martin's joint rocket venture, United Launch Alliance (ULA), plans to upgrade a version of its Vulcan rocket to challenge SpaceX's Starship in the low Earth orbit satellite launch market, the company's CEO said.