Live coverage: Budget 2023 announcements by Finance Minister Lawrence Wong
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong delivers the 2023 Budget speech at 3.30pm on Tuesday (Feb 14). Follow CNA’s live coverage on the major announcements.Continue Reading
Taiwan says it has spotted no Chinese surveillance balloons
TAIPEI: Taiwan has not spotted any surveillance balloons from China in its vicinity, the island’s defence ministry said on Tuesday (Feb 14), as a dispute between China and the United States over spy balloons triggers worries about rising military tensions. The US military on Feb 4 shot down what itContinue Reading
German president’s Southeast Asian visit signals political, economic promise
The visit of German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier could be a platform to reassess political, economic and cultural ties between ASEAN and Germany.
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Thai killed by Turkey quake to be flown home
The body of the Thai woman killed by the huge earthquake in Turkey will be flown home by a Thai air force plane on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday.Continue Reading
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Is Coming Soon to Malaysia
The Galaxy S23 Ultra has a 200MP camera
Pre-order before 23 February and get a storage upgrade Samsung Electronics recently revealed the Galaxy S23 series of devices: the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 along with pre-order prices and promotions for Malaysia, although no release date has been announced.
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Oil slick worry at Laem Chabang
CHON BURI: Work was underway on Monday to contain the oil slick caused by a leak from a Panama-registered tanker docked at Laem Chabang deep-sea port.Continue Reading
Malaysia will not reintroduce goods and services tax: PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has no plans to reintroduce a goods and services tax (GST) or any other broad-based consumption tax, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday (Feb 14). The government will instead look to reduce subsidies enjoyed by the wealthy, Anwar, who is also finance minister, told parliament. Anwar,Continue Reading
China’s US agriculture investments ring new alarm

Military radar failed to detect China’s spy balloon but Chinese investment in US agriculture has become a big blip on politicians’ radar screens. In Washington and state capitals, legislators seem eager to shoot this bogey down. Some of the bills they’re proposing would subject Chinese ag investment to greater scrutiny. Others would ban it outright. […]Continue Reading
Russia making money with mercenaries in Africa

Mercenaries have been a fixture in Africa since the second half of the 20th century. They have been used to protect incumbent leaders or install new ones in conflict zones. Their offering – guns for hire – has remained essentially the same for decades. However, they’ve recently undergone an evolution that forces countries to look […]Continue Reading
‘Union Spirit’ key to winning Myanmar’s war

As we pass the second anniversary of Myanmar’s coup, the international community has yet to develop an effective response to the crisis. The delayed reaction may be due to the ambiguities generated by the parallel governments competing for control of Myanmar: the ruling military (the junta) and the opposition National Unity Government (NUG). The two […]Continue Reading