Malaysia won’t budge from policy on Israel, says defence minister
Malaysia's Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin reiterated that the country's long-standing policy of not recognising Israel remains unchanged – despite calls by several…
Malaysia state polls: Tight race in Negri Sembilan may lift turnout
Analysts say that easy travel and close contest could bring more voters home - projecting a turnout of between 68% and 80%, and citing the state’s proximity to the Klang Valley…
Scientists announce preliminary results in decoding 1,000 Vietnamese human genomes
The work has just been published in Nature Communications – one of the world’s leading prestigious scientific journals – opening up an important foundation for genetics…
Brunei’s Prince Mateen calls for stronger regional cooperation on food, energy security
Speaking at the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila, Prince Abdul Mateen emphasised that today's increasingly complex global security environment requires closer regional cooperation…
Mongolia breaks ground on first independent institute of international studies
The institute will focus on strengthening cooperation among state, military, and law enforcement organisations, while also training researchers, specialists, and government…
Thai PM Anutin pledges full backing for Chinese investment as Thailand-China expo opens in Bangkok
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pledged to streamline bureaucracy for Chinese investors, promising to fast-track approvals and warning officials against causing delays.
Laos, Hong Kong deepen financial cooperation through precious metals sector
At the Laos-International Precious Metals Refinery, Hong Kong's Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, was introduced to the refinery's…
Brunei’s Prince Mateen calls for rules-based order, stronger climate action at ASEAN meeting
Highlighting climate change as a shared regional challenge, His Royal Highness underscored the role of the ASEAN Centre for Climate Change in Brunei Darussalam in coordinating…
Mongolia PM N.Uchral orders advance notice by August 1 for COP17-related road closures
"The foreigners who come to this conference should leave with a positive impression of our country and of Mongolians. They should leave seeing that it is a country with a…
Lao, Thai ministers review progress of Luang Prabang hydro project
According to project management, construction is progressing on schedule and electricity generation is expected to begin in 2030.