Malaysia and Egypt elevate bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, issued a joint statement during Anwar’s official visit to commemorate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations. This visit marks Anwar’s second as Prime Minister, underscoring the strengthening ties between thes»»»
Philippines EV charging snags: Red tape, patchwork rules despite surging demand — here's the way forward
Manila: The rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the Philippines has been slowed by a mix of regulatory bottlenecks, uneven local government rules, slow permitting, grid and safety concerns — fueling investor uncertainty despite strong EV sales growth. Industry officials say demand»»»
Unified global safety standards: CHERY TIGGO builds strong safety foundation for every family journey
Doha, Qatar: From urban commuting to long-distance road trips, from family vacations to outdoor camping, and from everyday driving to transcontinental adventures, modern family mobility has evolved far beyond traditional boundaries of geography and driving scenarios. As travel needs become increasi»»»
Japan, South Korea to launch new energy cooperation framework
ANDONG, South Korea: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung agreed Tuesday to deepen energy cooperation by ensuring supplies of crude oil, petroleum products and liquefied natural gas for both countries as heightened Middle East tensions raise the need for c»»»
Japan, S. Korea to launch new energy cooperation framework
ANDONG, South Korea: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung agreed Tuesday to deepen energy cooperation by ensuring supplies of crude oil, petroleum products and liquefied natural gas for both countries as heightened Middle East tensions raise the need for c»»»
China’s Pinglu Canal is About to Redraw Asian Trade Maps
China has nearly finished a mega-project that will give its southwest the shortest direct access to the sea — and slash shipping distances by more than 560 km. Installation of the three main shipping hubs on the 134-km Pinglu Canal has now been completedThe canal offers a direct river-sea trade rou»»»
Philippine passport gains momentum as new visa waivers expand travel options: From 80th to mid-60s
Manila: The Philippine passport has shown modest but steady gains in global mobility rankings over the past eight years, according to a visa tracking site. The Philippine passport has climbed from the low 70s and 80s in the early 2020s to its current position around 61st to 73rd (depending on the i»»»
ASEAN’s power gamble will shape the region’s economic future
Southeast Asia is entering a decisive phase in its energy transition with ASEAN governments no longer simply opting how to cut emissions, but now faced with the question of how to secure enough electricity to support industrial growth, AI infrastructure and rising living standards – all without tri»»»
ASEAN’s power gamble will shape the region’s economic future
Southeast Asia is entering a decisive phase in its energy transition with ASEAN governments no longer simply opting how to cut emissions, but now faced with the question of how to secure enough electricity to support industrial growth, AI infrastructure and rising living standards – all without tri»»»
ASEAN’s power gamble will shape the region’s economic future
Southeast Asia is entering a decisive phase in its energy transition with ASEAN governments no longer simply opting how to cut emissions, but now faced with the question of how to secure enough electricity to support industrial growth, AI infrastructure and rising living standards – all without tri»»»
ASEAN’s power gamble will shape the region’s economic future
Southeast Asia is entering a decisive phase in its energy transition with ASEAN governments no longer simply opting how to cut emissions, but now faced with the question of how to secure enough electricity to support industrial growth, AI infrastructure and rising living standards – all without tri»»»
ASEAN’s power gamble will shape the region’s economic future
Southeast Asia is entering a decisive phase in its energy transition with ASEAN governments no longer simply opting how to cut emissions, but now faced with the question of how to secure enough electricity to support industrial growth, AI infrastructure and rising living standards – all without tri»»»
ASEAN’s power gamble will shape the region’s economic future
Southeast Asia is entering a decisive phase in its energy transition with ASEAN governments no longer simply opting how to cut emissions, but now faced with the question of how to secure enough electricity to support industrial growth, AI infrastructure and rising living standards – all without tri»»»
ASEAN’s power gamble will shape the region’s economic future
Southeast Asia is entering a decisive phase in its energy transition with ASEAN governments no longer simply opting how to cut emissions, but now faced with the question of how to secure enough electricity to support industrial growth, AI infrastructure and rising living standards – all without tri»»»
ASEAN’s power gamble will shape the region’s economic future
Southeast Asia is entering a decisive phase in its energy transition with ASEAN governments no longer simply opting how to cut emissions, but now faced with the question of how to secure enough electricity to support industrial growth, AI infrastructure and rising living standards – all without tri»»»
ASEAN’s power gamble will shape the region’s economic future
Southeast Asia is entering a decisive phase in its energy transition with ASEAN governments no longer simply opting how to cut emissions, but now faced with the question of how to secure enough electricity to support industrial growth, AI infrastructure and rising living standards – all without tri»»»
ASEAN’s power gamble will shape the region’s economic future
Southeast Asia is entering a decisive phase in its energy transition with ASEAN governments no longer simply opting how to cut emissions, but now faced with the question of how to secure enough electricity to support industrial growth, AI infrastructure and rising living standards – all without tri»»»
Pinglu Canal highlights China’s logistics-first infrastructure strategy
China’s latest major infrastructure project, the Pinglu Canal in Guangxi in the south of the country, is being described by local sources and in online forums in sweeping terms - a transformative trade route of sorts. The reality is a tad more prosaic, but still economically significant. »»»
Pinglu Canal highlights China’s logistics-first infrastructure strategy
China’s latest major infrastructure project, the Pinglu Canal in Guangxi in the south of the country, is being described by local sources and in online forums in sweeping terms - a transformative trade route of sorts. The reality is a tad more prosaic, but still economically significant. »»»
Pinglu Canal highlights China’s logistics-first infrastructure strategy
China’s latest major infrastructure project, the Pinglu Canal in Guangxi in the south of the country, is being described by local sources and in online forums in sweeping terms - a transformative trade route of sorts. The reality is a tad more prosaic, but still economically significant. »»»
Asia braces for a second wave of energy shocks from the Iran war
BANGKOK: Asia’s first defenses against energy shocks from the Iran war are running short and a more consequential second wave of impacts is beginning to hit. When the war started, governments scrambled to adapt to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for energy flowing to Asia. Th»»»
Myanmar complains over pariah treatment in ASEAN bloc
YANGON: Myanmar claimed on Monday that “discriminatory measures” are shutting it out of the ASEAN bloc after a summit last week saw the organization continue to blacklist the country’s post-coup leadership.The 11-country Association of Southeast Asian Nations has shunned Myanmar from summits since »»»
Indonesia, Philippines form nickel alliance to dominate global supply
Indonesia and the Philippines have formalised a strategic alliance to unify the regional nickel industry, effectively creating a nickel cartel that controls nearly three-quarters of the world’s mining output, Philippine News Agency reports. The agreement was signed at a high-level business roundtab»»»
Indonesia, Philippines form nickel alliance to dominate global supply
Indonesia and the Philippines have formalised a strategic alliance to unify the regional nickel industry, effectively creating a nickel cartel that controls nearly three-quarters of the world’s mining output, Philippine News Agency reports. The agreement was signed at a high-level business roundtab»»»
Indonesia, Philippines form nickel alliance to dominate global supply
Indonesia and the Philippines have formalised a strategic alliance to unify the regional nickel industry, effectively creating a nickel cartel that controls nearly three-quarters of the world’s mining output, Philippine News Agency reports. The agreement was signed at a high-level business roundtab»»»
Indonesia, Philippines form nickel alliance to dominate global supply
Indonesia and the Philippines have formalised a strategic alliance to unify the regional nickel industry, effectively creating a nickel cartel that controls nearly three-quarters of the world’s mining output, Philippine News Agency reports. The agreement was signed at a high-level business roundtab»»»
Hormuz disruption sends shock through oil and food supply chains - UPI.com
Ten weeks into the Iran war, global shortages of oil, fertilizer and sulfuric acid are intensifying as shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz drive up prices and threaten agriculture, mining and semiconductor production. A handout photo made available by the Royal Thai Navy shows the Thai-fla»»»
MIHAS 2026 showcases Jordan-Malaysia strengths, driving $1.13b Halal trade
AMMAN — Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) has been established in 2004 and since then the fair became the world's largest and most "influential" Halal trade exhibition, serving as a global platform for businesses, policymakers and industry leaders who are engaged in Halal economy. This »»»
Southeast Asian leaders seek strategy to ease impacts of Iran war
CEBU: Southeast Asian leaders at a summit on Friday stressed an urgent need to coordinate their response to the impacts of the Middle East crisis, as they aim to ease pressure from an energy shock that has rattled their oil import-reliant economies. Meeting on the Philippine island of Cebu, leaders»»»