
Singaporean public opinion praises Party chief’s fresh visit
Party General Secretary Lam and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong reaffirmed the sound bilateral ties,
Thailand affirms commitment to boost foreign investment
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has reaffirmed the country's commitment to creating an investor-friendly environment amid global economic uncertainties.
EU prioritises enhancement of security to address numerous external challenges
The European Union (EU) prioritises security enhancement to address numerous external challenges, as the United States, its ally across the Atlantic, adjusts its foreign policy and global geopolitical tensions escalate. Significant decisions at the EU's special summit in Brussels reflect the bloc's determination to respond to these challenges.
Strengthening the global health system
Today (March 11) marks five years since the World Health Organisation (WHO) officially declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Five years on, the wounds caused by COVID-19 have gradually healed, but the pressure weighing on the global health system remains as the world confronts many risks of disease outbreaks.
The arduous journey to peace in Syria
The deadline for Syria's interim government to transfer power to a new government passed on March 1, yet the process of political transition and reconstruction in this Middle Eastern country remains complex.
Strategic shift of OPEC+
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its partners (OPEC+) has announced that it will increase oil production as planned, starting from April 1. This marks the first planned production increase since 2022 and is considered a cautious strategic shift by OPEC+ as it moves toward reversing the 2.2 million barrels per day production cut, which the group had regarded as a safety measure to stabilise oil prices.
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.