Indonesia President Prabowo greenlights rice export amid rising production
The announcement comes just days after the government rejected a request from Malaysia to import rice from Indonesia, citing the need to safeguard domestic supply.
Japan’s opposition parties find it difficult to attack PM Ishiba amid ‘national crisis’
The tariff issue seems to have created a kind of temporary truce to political maneuvering in Japan.
Malaysia’s Home Ministry to acquire 600 body-worn cameras for immigration officers
The use of body-worn cameras on enforcement officers aims to reduce corruption and to address integrity issues among personnel.
Viewpoint: Do the Chinese TikToks ‘exposing’ designer brands spell the end of luxury?
The enthusiastic comments in the videos expose something deeper: a growing preference for buying fake and, consequently, a declining appreciation for luxury brands.
Malaysia gas pipe explosion: Bad weather still disrupting investigations, says Selangor cop
A total of 81 homes were reported to have been destroyed with more than 40% structural damage, another 81 were partially destroyed, 57 were affected but not burned, while 218…
Thai deputy PM Phumtham orders security tightened in deep South following spate of attacks
DPM Phumtham stated that the Fourth Army Area, police, and other relevant agencies must adopt proactive measures to enhance security in the deep South, adding that concrete…
Philippine President Marcos: ‘Promise’ of cheap rice coming true in central Philippines
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. posted a message on his Facebook and Instagram accounts on April 23, recalling a promise he made in his 2022 campaign to bring down the price of the…
US tariff shift poses modest risk to Nepal’s economy, but uncertainty grows
Think tank says impact on GDP will be small, but exporters face growing unpredictability. With tariff preferences set to expire, Nepal’s export competitiveness could be impacted.
Japan’s guidelines for new law to regulate giant tech companies will clarify prohibited acts
The new law will prohibit tech giants from hindering other companies from providing app stores. However, in Europe, there have been reports that Apple Inc. charges high fees to…
Ashes of former Lao president General Khamtay Siphandone taken to National Revolutionary Cemetery
Among those present on the occasion were the Venerable Thelanu, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, senior Party and state leaders, former Party and state leaders, other government…