
Malaysia aims to build AI ecosystem
Malaysia is striving to build a strong Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem in the country
Argentine media hails Vietnam’s innovation efforts
Vietnam ranked 44th out of 133 countries in the 2024 Global Innovation Index (GII), up two places from 2023.
Efforts to salvage the Gaza ceasefire deal
The second phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza is on the verge of collapse due to disagreements between Israel and Hamas. As a mediator, Egypt has proposed a two-week extension of the first phase of the ceasefire to facilitate negotiations for the second phase.
Philippines: Fighter jet goes missing on mission
A Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50 fighter jet carrying two-member crew went missing on March 4 during an aerial support mission for ground forces in southern Mindanao.
Bali to use “water taxi” to address traffic congestion
The proposed service will offer an alternative mode of transport for both local residents and tourists.The proposed service will offer an alternative mode of transport for both local residents and tourists.
Thailand busts illegal e-money firms
Thai authorities raided the companies in Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, and Bangkok after discovering they were operating without licenses. They arrested 11 executives and employees with a combined revenue of approximately 1 billion THB (nearly 30 million USD).
Indonesia optimises social media for disaster prevention
Deputy for Disaster Prevention at the National Disaster Mitigation Agency of Indonesia Prasinta Dewi was quoted by local media as saying that mobile phones can be used for education
Thailand arrests Singaporean man suspected of global cyber attacks
The suspect, identified by police as Chia, is accused of hacking into dozens of companies, stealing sensitive data and selling it on the dark web.
Cracks in the transatlantic alliance
From the tense 61st Munich Security Conference to the emergency summit of European leaders in Paris, a series of rapid political developments have exposed new fractures in the US-EU alliance, which has already faced turbulence following heated trade disputes.
Singapore army invests in uncrewed systems to address manpower shortages
The declining number of service members as the “greatest internal challenge” facing the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).
Vietnam commits to promoting, protecting human rights
In 2025, Vietnam will conduct dialogues on its national reports regarding the implementation of key international human rights treaties, including the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
Indonesia launches nation’s first bullion banks
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto launched two “bullion banks” on February 26 that will provide gold deposit services to help keep stocks of gold onshore as the country looks to develop its commodity sector beyond mining.
Singapore PM defends 2025 budget as responsible, well-managed
The Singaporean Government is able to provide a suite of support measures in this Budget as it has managed its resources properly, and because it is doing everything it can to help Singaporeans cope with cost pressures and to improve their lives, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
2-year-old girl dies from bird flu in Cambodia
According to medical records, the child was in contact with infected chickens raised by her family and passed away on February 25 after developing symptoms like fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
Thailand suffers 59 million USD in loss from China's sugar syrup import ban
Todsaporn Ruangpattananont, President of the Thai Sugar Product Association, said the loss to Thai companies was double the previous estimate, due to shipping and transport costs, fines at Chinese ports, and lower selling prices.