
American people contribute to cooling down inflation
Inflation has changed the way many Americans shop, making them spend more deliberately. Changes in consumption habits are helping the US bring down the inflation storm.
More than one billion now afflicted by obesity: Lancet
More than one billion people around the world are now suffering from obesity with the number having more than quadrupled since 1990
Thailand deploys rainmaking planes to battle drought, pollution
The Thai government plans to deploy 30 aircraft nationwide for cloud-seeding operations to induce artificial rain to battle air pollution and ease dry weather conditions in the main crop-growing areas.
Myanmar declares martial law in two townships of eastern state
Myanmar's State Administration Council imposed martial law in Momeik and Mabein townships in Shan state of eastern Myanmar on February 28, the official television channel MRTV reported.
Malaysia to host Southeast Asian expo on tunnelling, underground space in March
The Southeast Asian Conference and Exhibition on Tunnelling and Underground Space 2024 (SEACETUS2024) will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from March 5 to 7.
China's COMAC to showcase aircraft in Malaysia
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd (COMAC), a Chinese state-owned airplane manufacturer, is preparing to conquer the ASEAN market by conducting a flying display of its C919 and ARJ21 in Malaysia
Connectivity in ASEAN - key to regional development: ASEAN chief
Enhancing connectivity and resilience are key priorities of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2024,
Cambodia holds Senate election for fifth term
Cambodia’s Senate election for the fifth legislative term took place at 33 polling stations in eight regional constituencies nationwide on February 25.
Malaysia successfully tests first 5.5G technology in Southeast Asia
Maxis, one of the oldest and largest telecommunications companies in Malaysia, announced on February 23
Indonesia aims to sharply cut logistics costs
Indonesia aims to further reduce logistics costs to 8% of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2045, from 14.29% in 2022, Coordinating Minister on Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said on February 22.
Thailand’s high household debt affects automotive sector
The rising debts of households in Thailand have prompted financial institutes to employ stricter criteria in granting auto loans, resulting in the automotive industry's production and sales down in January
Vietnam calls for promoting security, safety, women’s role in peacekeeping operations
Vietnam emphasised the need for ensuring security and safety for the forces and bases of peacekeeping missions
Three killed in helicopter crash in eastern Indonesia
Three people were killed in a helicopter crash in Indonesia’s eastern province of North Maluku on February 20, head of the Search and Rescue of the province Fatur Rahman has said.
Laos, Russia agree to beef up bilateral cooperation
Laos and Russia have agreed to boost bilateral collaboration during a recent visit to Laos by Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrey Rudenko, local media reported on February 21.
Efforts to help African education overcome difficulties
The African Union (AU) aims to build resilient education systems that deliver inclusive, quality, lifelong and relevant learning opportunities to people across the continent.