Alcohol-free beverages and halal food: The world’s first Muslim-friendly cruise sets sail next month
The world’s first Muslim-friendly cruise will launch in Malaysia this November. Dubbed the M/V Piano Land, the cruise…
World Bank calls on Malaysia to ‘significantly expand’ social pensions amid ageing population
They define social pensions as transfers to the elderly that are financed by general government revenues – meaning…
Trump Pushes for a US-Led Digital Economy That’s Free of Tariffs
(Bloomberg) — Tucked into President Donald Trump’s trade deals formalizing higher tariffs on goods from Asia this week…
Malaysia and the Philippines sign Artemis Accords
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Malaysia and the Philippines have signed the Artemis Accords, which outline norms of behavior for…
US-China Trade Detente Would Limit Tariff Blow for Both: Bloomberg Economics
A trade detente agreed between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping would limit the…
China to Make Substantial US Soybean Purchases, Bessent Says
A soybean harvest at a farm in Harvard, Illinois, US. (Bloomberg) — China will make “substantial” purchases of…
MPs back ban on social media for children under 16 to protect mental health – NST Online
MPs back ban on social media for children under 16 to protect mental health NST OnlineSchools to enforce spot…
Tigers in trouble as Malaysian big cat numbers dwindle
For two years, Malaysian conservationists tracked a tiger named “Bulan” as she raised four cubs. Then a fatal…
Bangkok Post – Tigers in trouble as Malaysian big cat numbers dwindle
Malaysian experts and officials admit that resources fall far short of what is needed to protect the country’s…
Report says US electronic waste is menacing Southeast Asia
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Millions of tons of discarded electronics from the United States are being shipped overseas,…
Madrid’s F1 preparations ahead of schedule
OCTOBER 20, 2025 Madrid’s preparations to host the Spanish GP from 2026 are “progressing faster than expected,” according…
China resumes launches for Thousand Sails constellation, CAS Space launches new international payload
HELSINKI — China conducted the first launch for the Thousand Sails constellation since March as the country continues…