Migrant drownings in English Channel reignite UK-France blame game
Illegal border movements from France to Britain have been a constant problem for many years, and most of the traffic is controlled by crime gangs that pack people on rubber…
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ASEM vows supply chain, digitalisation cooperation
Efforts will involve fleshing out a path towards meaningful digitalisation and adaptation to the obligatory changes, to ensure the reliability and resilience of international…
Asian stocks mixed after Fed says ready to act on inflation
Shanghai and Seoul declined while Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney advanced.
Japan, Vietnam express serious concern about South China Sea
They also reaffirmed the importance of sustaining peace, security, safety, freedom of navigation and overflights above the South China Sea.
Airlines to provide easier connection between Singapore and Malaysia
To make things more convenient for VTL travellers, Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines will be reactivating their codeshare arrangement.
China has no right to demand ‘Sierra Madre’ removal: Philippines senators
The BRP Sierra Madre, is a World War 2 landing ship tank that was intentionally grounded in 1999 to serve as a garrison for Filipino troops in Ayungin Shoal.
Southeast Asia’s migrant labour dilemma
Instead of curbing citizens’ freedom to work abroad, countries should improve labour standards.
Long waits, technical difficulties booking tickets for Singapore-Malaysia VTL buses
From next Monday, Singapore and Malaysia will permit quarantine-free travel at the Woodlands land checkpoint using designated buses.
Reframing plastic pollution requires incentives for producers, consumers
In conjunction with the incentives and disincentives towards the business sectors, education and raising awareness is also crucial to change the way consumers choose their…
PM ignores questions on why Thailand didn’t get invite to democracy summit
Only three Asean countries will attend the summit – Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.