WASHINGTON: Taiwan will not likely rely on others for its defence, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday (Oct 5), while welcoming the US commitment to the democratically governed island’s security amid exactly what she called Chinese encroachment on its sovereignty. Tsai’s remarks, pre-recorded and delivered to an US audience atContinue Reading
SINGAPORE: Prices of piped natural gas (PNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) provided under long-term contracts have risen over the past year, Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong said on Wednesday (Oct 5). PNG prices were up 20 per cent year-on-year in August, while LNG prices were up 50Continue Reading
World Bank President David Malpass said the new Poverty and Shared Prosperity report showed the grim outlook facing tens of millions of people, and called for major policy changes to boost growth and help jumpstart efforts to eradicate poverty. “Progress in reducing extreme poverty has essentially halted in tandem withContinue Reading
HANOI: Vietnam has asked Netflix to stop showing the South Korean drama series Little Women in the Southeast Asian country, alleging the series distorted events of the Vietnam War, state media said Wednesday (Oct 5). In episode eight of the 12-part drama, which is loosely based on the novel ofContinue Reading
The Lawyers Council will register a police complaint against a roast chicken vendor who impersonated a lawyer for working without a licence – and could face jail.Continue Reading
As a “cold peace” settles between Japan and China, both countries are working towards a pragmatic, if not awkward, coexistence. Okinawa will continue to play a pivotal role in enhancing Japanese and US deterrence capabilities vis-a-vis China following Governor of Okinawa Prefecture Denny Tamaki’s re-election on September 11, 2022. Okinawa’s role in Japanese security was reinforced […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: New airline start-up, MYAirline Sdn Bhd, will carry its business model as a low-cost carrier (LCC) as per its application to the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) back in February 2021 and not ultra low-cost carrier (ULCC). Read full storyContinue Reading
The league is adding two more teams to its upcoming season as it seeks to elevate players’ standards and build on growing global interest in women’s football.Continue Reading
CHON BURI: Sixteen Chinese nationals suspected of running an illegal online money-lending business were arrested during a police raid in the beach town of Pattaya beach town on Wednesday.Continue Reading
Tsang’s 2003 co-star Cordero gets candid when asked about the actor’s recent controversy involving Malaysian model Lebara. Read full storyContinue Reading