Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone a rare feat, says Malaysia PM Anwar
Both prime ministers witnessed the exchange of the agreement for the JS-SEZ along with six other memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and one Letter of Intent.
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Seven Korean words added to Oxford English Dictionary
In its December 2024 update, the dictionary added seven Korean words — "dalgona," "hyung," "noraebang," "maknae," "jjigae," "tteokbokki" and "pansori" — reflecting the growing…
PM Modi, US security advisor Sullivan discuss advancements in India-US Global Strategic ties
PM Modi reaffirmed his commitment to continue to deepen close cooperation between the two democracies for the benefit of the people of the two countries and for the global good.
Enthusiasm fills schools on first day of Indonesia’s free meals program
President Prabowo Subianto has pledged to provide free meals to tens of millions of schoolchildren and pregnant women, aiming to improve their quality of life and eventually boost…
K-beauty exports surpass $10b milestone
China topped the list as the largest importer of Korean cosmetics, accounting for 24.5 percent of exports, or around $2.5 billion, the US followed with $1.9 billion, and Japan…
‘Beary’ cute: Tourism Malaysia reveals sun bear mascots Wira and Manja
According to Tourism Malaysia, they were chosen to reflect the country’s commitment to wildlife conservation.
US to stay ‘laser-focused’ on Philippine-China maritime issues, officials say
The US officials, who asked not to be identified, added the South China Sea issue will also get more attention, as typified by “late night” meetings held at the White House…
CIO hands over execution of impeached S. Korean President Yoon’s arrest to police
Police said the request to take over arrest duties was made unilaterally by the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials without police input, and that the…
Nippon Steel may need to overhaul growth strategy; developing overseas markets vital to survival
If Nippon Steel has to give up on acquiring U.S. Steel, it would have no option but to drastically revise its growth strategy as it is facing a continuing decline in demand for…
Rising car ownership in Indian cities triggers fights over parking
Rising private vehicle ownership, residential construction without the creation of adequate parking space and mismanagement of existing parking facilities have made parking in…