As two Asian nations with shared histories and strong cultural ties, India and Singapore enjoy connections that transcend the 288 weekly flights linking them. With 2025 marking 60 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has unveiled an exciting lineup of events, experiences, and offers to celebrate this enduring […]
Read MoreThe Philippines said on Saturday it has suspended a scientific survey in the South China Sea after two of its fisheries vessels faced “harassment” and aggressive behaviour from China’s coast guard and navy. Manila and Beijing have had a series of escalating confrontations in disputed waters of the South China Sea. China claims almost all […]
Read MoreIndonesia and India signed a wide range of agreements on Saturday covering culture, health, maritime, security and digital sectors. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of India’s Republic Day celebrations on Sunday. President Prabowo said his government will accelerate its economic partnership with India […]
Read MoreMore than 350 schools in the Thai capital, Bangkok, have been closed as air pollution has exceeded normal levels. Public transport will also be free for a week. The free public transport includes the metro, skytrain and buses. On Thursday, more than 250 schools in the capital were closed and people were urged to work […]
Read MoreA 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines on Thursday morning, local time, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said in a bulletin. The quake struck at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles) near San Francisco city in Leyte province. The agency also warned of damage and aftershocks. San Francisco Police Chief Bernie Kattig […]
Read MoreIn several regions of Myanmar, including Chin, Shan, and Rakhine, the junta forces are engaged in a massive battle with rebel groups. The rebel groups have recently shown considerable success in this battle. Especially in Rakhine, the control and influence of the rebel Arakan Army (AA) in the strategically important Bay of Bengal coastal region […]
Read MoreThe number of property agents in Singapore has reached an all-time high, continuing a steady growth streak since 2017. As of Jan 1, there were 36,058 registered agents, up from 35,251 a year earlier, according to the latest figures from the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA). This marks the highest number of agents since the […]
Read MoreMore than 60 home and shoplot owners in Perak are facing electricity payment claims from Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) after their properties were used by tenants for illegal bitcoin mining involving unauthorised wiring. Gopeng Member of Parliament Tan Kar Hing said his service centre received over 30 complaints regarding such cases in his parliamentary constituency […]
Read MoreThe Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council’s Zakat Collection Centre (PPZ-MAIWP) spearheaded the initiative, with its Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Abdul Hakim Amir Osman, highlighting its goal of educating Muslims on fulfilling their zakat obligations in the modern era of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. Malaysia has achieved a global milestone by becoming the first country to […]
Read MoreChina has recently stepped up its rhetoric on cracking down on online scams following a series of cases, including one involving a Chinese actor who went missing near the Thai-Myanmar border. Officials from China, Myanmar, Thailand reached a consensus on eradicating telecommunication fraud centres in Myanmar on Tuesday during a meeting in the Chinese city […]
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