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The World Bank has announced a US$2.1bil blended finance package spanning over two different projects, which it says are the first approved in support of the Indonesian government's goal of reaching high-income status by 2045.
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Monday (June 16, 2025)
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has pledged to keep improving public service delivery and making sure that all development efforts benefit the people, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
BUTTERWORTH: The government is ramping up efforts to increase Malaysia's total fertility rate (TFR), which has been declining over the past 15 years, by promoting inclusive solutions involving men, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Thursday (June 5, 2025)
BEIJING/JAKARTA: China has added Indonesia to its 240-hour visa-free transit programme, bringing the total number of eligible countries to 55, immigration authorities announced on Thursday (June 12).
Singapore has done well in providing housing for its people and in managing its reserves for future generations, and Indonesia has copied these policies with pride, said Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during a state visit on Monday..
VIENTIANE: The Lao government in partnership with the United Nations system, and with the support of the Luxembourg government, has launched a green and climate finance programme to advance sustainable development and resilience.
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Minister of Education Datin Seri Setia Dr Romaizah Mohd Salleh attending the 7th Apec Education Ministers Meeting (7th AEMM) from May 13 to 15 at the International Convention Centre, Jeju, South Korea shared Brunei Darussalam's strategic directions and initiatives such as the Ministry of Education (MoE) Digital Transformation Plan 2023-2027, the School Network Infrastructure Upgrade (SNIU) and the national AI training programme for educators.
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has been successfully elected to the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) for the term 2026-2030 during the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Meeting in New York on April 4, according to a statement from the Foreign Ministry.
KATHMANDU: New tariff tensions could further undermine the modest gains of least developed countries (LDCs), small island developing states (SIDS) and landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), according to a recent report.
Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS) gathered nearly 100 media and communications professionals from over 30 organisations for a lunch talk titled "Road to Energy Asia 2025", aiming to build momentum ahead of its flagship energy conference next month.
KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS) gathered nearly 100 media and communications professionals from over 30 organisations for a lunch talk titled 'Road to Energy Asia 2025', aiming to build momentum ahead of its flagship energy conference next month.
PHNOM PENH: An additional 10 investment projects with a total capital of US$154 million will receive special incentives from the Royal Government under the "Special Investment Promotion Programme in Preah Sihanouk Province".
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: As Brunei Darussalam sharpens its focus on building a future-ready economy, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has stepped up to support the Sultanate's bold vision for inclusive, sustainable growth under Wawasan Brunei 2035.
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Saturday (May 10, 2025)
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the resilience of its education system to disasters through the launch of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy 2030.
PUTRAJAYA: As Malaysia prepares to assume the presidency of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Assembly for the 2025-2029 term, the government aims to leverage this role to deepen international cooperation and promote sustainable urban planning practices both domestically and abroad.
As State Department cracks down on Chinese student visas, analysts say the risks are overstated and often unsubstantiated
KOTA KINABALU: Good relations between assemblymen and government leaders are beneficial, says Penampang MP Datuk Ewon Benedick.
