New rules curb ‘visa hopping’ and restrict dependants for many foreign students Australia is introducing stricter visa rules for international students and working holidaymakers as the government seeks greater control over migration and aims to reduce net overseas migration. The changes announced b»»»

New migration rules restrict partners and children as Canberra targets ‘visa hopping’ Australia is making it significantly harder for international students to bring their families with them, under sweeping new migration rules that could change the calculations of thousands planning to study in the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Implementation Monitoring Mechanism of the Qatar-Singapore High-Level Joint Committee held its third meeting in Doha. The meeting was co-chaired by HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi and HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore D»»»

DOHA: The following joint statement was issued on the third meeting of the Qatar–Singapore implementation monitoring mechanism in Doha, Qatar. The Implementation Monitoring Mechanism (IMM) of the Qatar–Singapore High-Level Joint Committee (HLJC) held its third meeting on September 16, 2026 in Doha,»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha ASEAN and Qatar are entering a new phase of cooperation with annual bilateral trade approaching $15 billion and growing opportunities emerging across energy, aviation, agribusiness, healthcare, hospitality, telecommunications, fintech, digital innovation and investment. The Cha»»»

The 134-km canal links southwestern China directly to the Beibu Gulf and the South China Sea, cutting cargo routes by 560 km and saving $0.77 billion a year in transport costs. The 134-km canal links southwestern China directly to the Beibu Gulf and the South China Sea, cutting cargo routes by 560 »»»

Beijing’s new waterway boosts ASEAN trade and inland ‘river-rail-sea’ corridor China on Wednesday opened the Pinglu Canal, a landmark waterway designed to give the country's vast southwestern hinterland a direct route to the sea and strengthen trade with Southeast Asia. The 134.2-km canal runs from»»»

Doha, Qatar: Relations between Qatar and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) are entering a new phase of cooperation, supported by growing economic engagement, high-level exchanges and expanding partnerships across strategic sectors, Ambassador of Vietnam to Qatar H E Nguyen Huy Hiep»»»

Cairo is seeking to upgrade its relationship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to “sectoral dialogue partner” status, as Egyptian diplomacy also focuses on escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea and Yemen, as well as efforts to end the conflict in Sudan. »»»

Malaysia is seeking closer economic cooperation with Hungary in green energy, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals and advanced manufacturing, as representatives of the two countries met in Budapest for the first Malaysia–Hungary Business and Investment Forum. The Malaysian state of Sarawak is meanwhile»»»

Ambassador of Malaysia to H E Faizal Razali hosted a luncheon on September 10, 2026 to bid farewell to Ambassador of Republic of Türkiye to the State of Qatar H E Dr. Mehmet Mustafa Göksu and to welcome Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Qatar H E Pensom Lertsithichai. The luncheon was also a»»»

In Romania, JETOUR is launching with an initial range of four SUVs – the X50, X70 Plus, Dashing and T2. The models cater to different usage profiles, ranging from urban mobility and lifestyle to family trips and off-road adventures. From 15 September, JETOUR vehicles will be sold through an initial»»»

Hong Kong: An inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup will take place later this month featuring 14 teams with matches played in Indonesia and Hong Kong, organisers said on Thursday. The 11 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and three guest sides -- Hong Kong, Pakistan and Bangladesh --»»»

SINGAPORE - Singapore's participation in Specialised EXPO 2027 Belgrade was confirmed at a meeting between Secretary General of the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dusan Kozarev and Director-General for Europe at Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Low Hon Mun. Kozarev thanked the Singapore»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday called his conversation with Vietnamese President To Lam productive and noted that key issues were discussed. "I would like to inform you that Comrade To Lam and I have already begun work and negotiations. We had a very productive mee»»»

Business leaders say Dubai can connect Southeast Asian companies with UAE, wider markets Dubai: Dubai is emerging as a key gateway for businesses from Southeast Asia seeking to enter the UAE and expand into the wider Middle East, Africa, and Europe, according to business leaders from the ASEAN Busi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and Vietnam have exchanged four agreements on cooperation in science and education at a joint scientific and technological forum, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Wednesday. The Russian-Vietnamese Scientific and Technological Forum "Cooperation in Strategic Technologies»»»

Europeans double down on Philippines: 6 reforms turning it into Asia’s next factory hub MANILA — European companies are taking a closer look at the Philippines. The country combines a large consumer market and a huge land area, equivalent to 7 times the size of the Netherlands. A new investment dri»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Asean Community in Doha (ACD) organised the “Asean Community in Doha Blood Donation Drive” on Friday, September 4,2026, at the Qatar National Blood Donation Centre in Doha. The programme, led by the Embassy of Malaysia, received approximately 100 registrations of interest from memb»»»