‘A nuke-free South-East Asia more crucial than ever’

KUALA LUMPUR: While the Cold War might have ended decades ago, the threat of nuclear weapons is even greater at present, which is why Asean should remain united in its pursuit for a nuclear-free South-East Asia, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. The Foreign …

18 million more girls in South Asia could suffer from anaemia by 2030: WHO South East Asia

Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 9 (ANI): Anaemia remains one of South Asia's most persistent health and equity challenges, affecting nearly half of all adolescent girls and women in the region. A statement highlighting the wide-ranging influence and impacts …

Trade war 'not a passing storm', Malaysian PM warns South-East Asian nations

Malaysia's prime minster has warned that global trade is being weaponised as south-east Asian leaders held annual talks amid the looming threat of US tariffs. Concerns about US tariffs have jolted the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN), a …

9 rare and exotic birds that are found in South-East Asia

Markus Sayuti appointed Executive Director, Treaty & Retro Division for UIB Asia

International re/insurance broker United Insurance Brokers Limited (UIB) has announced the appointment of Markus Sayuti as Executive Director, Treaty & Retro Division, UIB Asia, effective 1 July 2025. Sayuti will play a pivotal role, collaborating …

High-flying Indonesian and leading South-East Asian R&B band Juicy Luicy to headline Malaysia's Ruang Inspirasi ...

High-flying Indonesian band Juicy Luicy, South-East Asia's top pop-rock R&B band, is coming to town. And save the date - Aug 17, 2025; as music fans in Malaysia, especially the younger generation, will be treated to a more happening, inspiring, and …

Tariff tracker: Where South-east Asia and China stand as the clock runs down

[SINGAPORE, JAKARTA, KUALA LUMPUR, HO CHI MINH] It’s been the longest 90 days. Set to expire on Wednesday (Jul 9), the US-imposed pause on country-specific tariffs sent South-east Asian countries and China scrambling to secure last-minute deals and protect …

The Black Parade is coming: My Chemical Romance confirms KL stop for South-east Asia tour

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — After hints of a stopover in Kuala Lumpur, My Chemical Romance (MCR) is making Malaysian fans’ wishes come true. The band released details online of its South-east Asian tour legs and Malaysia will see MCR on April 30 next year. As …

US-Vietnam trade deal has serious implications for South-east Asia

Last week’s announcement of the US-Vietnam trade deal was an important milestone for both Vietnam and the US. Although details are sparse, the agreement spares Vietnam from facing one of the steepest reciprocal tariff rates of any country at 46 per cent. …

China reroutes exports via south-east Asia in bid to dodge Trump’s tariffs