Australia to halve tax on petrol to bring down costs in wake of Iran war
The government would also pause the road user charge on heavy vehicles for three months. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The government would also pause the road user charge on heavy vehicles for three months. Source: www.straitstimes.com
LONDON, March 29 — British counter terrorism officers are assisting police after a driver who struck pedestrians in the city of Derby on Saturday night was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, police said on Sunday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo said the city’s bus rapid transit system, TransJakarta, has generated an … Source: en.antaranews.com
Kim said that North Korea’s defence capabilities had entered “a significant phase of change”. Source: www.straitstimes.com
There have been reports of ASEAN passport holders being extorted up to $250. Source: www.straitstimes.com
A shortfall in Middle East liquefied natural gas supply has rippled through the Indian economy. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Москва, 28 марта /Синьхуа/ — Специалисты Московского Политеха совместно с Тихоокеанским океанологическим институтом им. В. И. Ильичева ДВО РАН создали робототехнический комплекс для морских
Манила, 29 марта /Синьхуа/— Пять офицеров полиции были убиты в субботу вечером в провинции Магинданао-дель-Сур на острове Минданао на юге Филиппин. Об этом сообщили местные власти. По информации
SYDNEY, March 29 — Australia’s liquefied natural gas production remained disrupted and thousands were without power in the remote northwest on Sunday, more than a week after the Narelle storm system hit the country. Source: www.straitstimes.com
MANILA/HANOI, March 28 — The Philippines and China have resumed high-level talks this week over the disputed South China Sea, exploring preliminary steps toward oil and gas cooperation while addressing energy and fertilizer supply issues amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, the Philippine foreign ministry said. Source: www.straitstimes.com
National Development Planning Minister Rachmat Pambudy described the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program as key for … Source: en.antaranews.com
The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) said innovation and research in the livestock sector are key to … Source: en.antaranews.com
The Indonesian government said on Friday that the country's economic stability remains strong amid global … Source: en.antaranews.com
He apologised to the public for the turmoil caused by the way oil prices have been managed. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Deputy Chair of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Amarulla Octavian called for stronger research … Source: en.antaranews.com
WASHINGTON, March 27 — Iran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal aimed at ending the war in the Middle East is expected later on Friday, according to a source briefed on the matter. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto emphasized that the Garuda Top High School … Source: en.antaranews.com
VAUX-DE-CERNAY, France, March 27 — Ukraine is close to clinching several security agreements — including with the UAE and Qatar — to counter Iranian attacks, its foreign minister said on Friday, adding that he saw scope to draw China into peace efforts to end the war with Russia. Source: www.straitstimes.com
LONDON, March 27 — An Afghan national was on Friday jailed for 15 years for raping a 12-year-old girl in Britain, a case that sparked local protests and a political row when his status as an asylum seeker was not initially disclosed by police. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The government has ensured that national energy remains secure amid global turmoil, especially amid conflicts … Source: en.antaranews.com
March 27 — Ukraine and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement on defence cooperation that lays the foundation for future contracts, technological cooperation and investments, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Malaysia is prioritising its domestic needs, while China has suspended some exports of jet fuel and diesel. Source: www.straitstimes.com
NEW DELHI, March 27 — As India’s diplomats negotiated an accord that would ease punitive U.S. tariffs on the South Asian country’s exports in January, New Delhi slashed its purchases of Russian crude oil in a move that was widely seen as a painful concession to President Donald Trump. Source: www.straitstimes.com
MOSCOW, March 27 — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the U.S. has been seeking control over the Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea, which were damaged by mysterious blast in September 2022. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The meeting will revolve around the issues of oil, food and migration, he said. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The duty cuts woudl absorb about 30 to 40 per cent of annual losses of oil marketing companies. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The environmental protection tax rate on gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel will be slashed to zero. Source: www.straitstimes.com
MANILA, March 27 — The Philippines and France have signed a visiting forces agreement that would allow them to conduct joint military training in each other’s territory, as Manila expands defence ties amid rising tensions with Beijing in the South China Sea. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The Gorgon and Wheatstone gas plants in Australia collectively supply about 5 per cent of the world’s LNG. Source: www.straitstimes.com
WASHINGTON, March 26 — President Donald Trump has been weighing whether to use ground forces to seize Iran’s strategic oil hub of Kharg Island, an operation analysts say could be achieved quickly, but leave U.S. troops in great peril and prolong rather than shorten the war. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Australian defence minister Richard Marles said Canberra had done all it was asked. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The Banten Police have foiled multiple drug and firearm smuggling attempts at Merak Port, Banten, throughout the Eid … Source: en.antaranews.com
The US looked forward to supplying Taiwan with more crude oil and natural gas, the diplomat said. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The subsidised rate of RM1.99 (64 Singapore cents) per litre remains unchanged. Source: www.straitstimes.com
March 26 — The United States, Israel and Iran have laid out maximalist positions to end warfare that has set the Middle East aflame and threatened the global economy by choking off Gulf energy supplies. Source: www.straitstimes.com
He also said Malaysia’s government would maintain oil price subsidies. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Asia relies more heavily on crude oil, gas, fuel and fertiliser from the Middle East than other parts of the world. Source: www.straitstimes.com
ISTANBUL, March 26 — A marine drone struck a crude oil tanker that had departed Russia, causing an explosion in the Black Sea near Istanbul’s Bosphorus strait on Thursday, Turkey’s transportation minister said. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Asia remains the world's primary growth engine, with its economy forecast to expand by 4.5 percent in 2026, … Source: en.antaranews.com
A joint search and rescue team has recovered the body of British diver Robert Peter, 46, who was reported missing in … Source: en.antaranews.com
They were convicted of “supplying a foreign state with information prejudicial to national defence”. Source: www.straitstimes.com
MOSCOW, March 26 — An industrial area near one of Russia’s biggest oil refineries was damaged in a Ukrainian drone attack, a Russian official said on Thursday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
False social media posts claim that Taiwan will run out of liquefied natural gas within 11 days. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Japan has usually taken part in joint US-Philippine military exercises in the past as observers. Source: www.straitstimes.com
YAOUNDE, March 26 — Trade ministers will meet in Cameroon on Thursday for crucial discussions on reforming the World Trade Organization, as some diplomats and trade officials warn that without an agreement, countries may set trade rules outside the organisation. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The Philippines’ dwindling stocks were expected to last only another 45 days. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Тегеран, 25 марта /Синьхуа/ — Корпус стражей исламской революции /КСИР/ Ирана в среду заявил, что средства противовоздушной обороны его военно-морских сил поразили американский истребитель F/A-18
Analysts are calling for longer-term solutions to manage rising global oil prices amid the Iran war. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The Japanese government has decided to release about 80 million barrels of oil. Source: www.straitstimes.com
BrahMos is a company co-owned by the Indian and Russian governments. Source: www.straitstimes.com
This bi-annual maintenance will replace the coaches’ bogie and air-conditioning cooling coil. Source: www.straitstimes.com
March 9 — Saudi Arabia has begun oil output cuts, sources said on Monday, becoming the latest Gulf producer impacted by the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran which has halted ship traffic in the region and sent oil prices up nearly 30% to $119 a barrel on Monday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
ANKARA, March 9 — Turkey said on Monday that NATO air defences shot down a second ballistic missile that was fired from Iran and had entered Turkish airspace, warning it will take any necessary steps against threats. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesian Navy personnel have foiled an attempt to smuggle about 1.4 tonnes of cyanide believed to have originated in … Source: en.antaranews.com
Indonesia’s Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said subsidized fuel prices could increase if global oil prices … Source: en.antaranews.com
LONDON, March 9 — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that his government was talking to international partners about what can be done to reduce the economic impact of the Iranian crisis on people and businesses. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Internal migration from conflict zones, foreign currency restrictions and a lack of trust in banks have fuelled «artificial demand» for property as a safe asset. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Fighting in the Middle East has disrupted shipping and sent global oil prices soaring. Source: www.straitstimes.com
ANKARA, March 9 — Turkey on Monday deployed six F-16 fighter jets and air defence systems to northern Cyprus to boost the security of the Turkish community there amid the war in Iran, the defence ministry said, adding that Ankara would take additional measures if needed. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The Indonesian government has requested that the World Trade Organization's Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) suspend … Source: en.antaranews.com
March 9 — Oil prices have soared while share markets have skidded on fears that the escalating U.S.-Israeli war on Iran will squeeze energy supplies and hamstring industries around the world. Source: www.straitstimes.com
SYDNEY, March 9 — Virtual private networks (VPNs) were among Australia’s most downloaded smartphone applications, usage data showed, while one of the world’s largest pornography distributors said it was blocking users as the country rolled out sweeping online age-restrictions on Monday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Москва, 8 марта /Синьхуа/ — У побережья полуострова Камчатка в воскресенье произошло землетрясение магнитудой 6,5. Об этом сообщил камчатский филиал Единой геофизической службы Российской академии
Москва, 8 марта /Синьхуа/ — Первый международный конкурс красоты стран БРИКС «Мисс, Миссис и Маленькая мисс БРИКС 2026» завершился в субботу в российском городе Казань. Участница из Китая завоевала
LONDON, March 8 — Tax the rich. Trash the tariffs. End monopolies. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Куала-Лумпур, 8 марта /Синьхуа/ — Продолжающиеся поиски пропавшего рейса MH370 авиакомпании Malaysia Airlines в новой зоне в южной части Индийского океана пока не привели к обнаружению самолета. Об
Тегеран, 7 марта /Синьхуа/ — Официальный представитель иранских военных заявил в субботу, что «вражеские корабли», заходящие в Персидский залив, «окажутся на дне» водного пути. Об этом сообщили
Каир, 7 марта /Синьхуа/ — Кувейтская нефтяная корпорация /Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, KPC/, являющаяся крупной государственной нефтяной корпорацией Кувейта, в субботу объявила о превентивном
March 7 — President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Britain is giving «serious thought» to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East, but added that the U.S. does not need them to win the war with Iran, in the latest clash between the military allies. Source: www.straitstimes.com
-Unicharm Corporation (TOKYO: 8113) is accelerating its business operations to bridge the global gender gap while … Source: en.antaranews.com
It said it prevented several acts of «terrorist» sabotage planned by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The industry relies on propane and natural gas to fire its kilns. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said that the government will not raise the price of … Source: en.antaranews.com
Search operations resumed on Thursday after flash floods mixed with volcanic debris from Mount Merapi receded in … Source: en.antaranews.com
Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that Indonesia can remain profitable while importing crude from the United … Source: en.antaranews.com
Indonesia has begun gradually importing crude oil from the United States as part of efforts to diversify supplies away … Source: en.antaranews.com
Failure to comply can bring penalties of up to A$49.5 million (S$45.5 million) per breach. Source: www.straitstimes.com
As digital literacy moves to the forefront of education reforms worldwide, the International Education group at … Source: en.antaranews.com
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, confirmed that foreign investors have agreed to … Source: en.antaranews.com
He said the government’s proposal has the backing of the US administration and Congress. Source: www.straitstimes.com
TAIPEI, March 6 — Taiwan’s Defence Minister Wellington Koo on Friday rebuffed the main opposition party, which had proposed a defence budget roughly one-third of the amount sought by the government and set a deadline for U.S. arms purchases that he said was impossible. Source: www.straitstimes.com
WASHINGTON, March 5 — President Donald Trump on Thursday said Tehran was reaching out to the United States about making a deal amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, adding that further action to reduce pressure on oil was imminent. Source: www.straitstimes.com
March 5 — NATO has increased its alliance-wide ballistic missile defence posture following the intercept of a missile from Iran targeted at Turkey, its military headquarters said on Thursday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Deputy Trade Minister Dyah Roro Esti has urged Indonesian business players to make optimal use of trade agreements … Source: en.antaranews.com
LONDON, March 4 — Britain’s cautious response to the escalating conflict in the Middle East and its hesitancy in defending its allies from attack have renewed doubts among partners about its military effectiveness when the U.S. is demanding widespread rearmament. Source: www.straitstimes.com
LONDON, March 5 — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will address a press conference on Thursday afternoon to give an update on the escalating conflict in the Middle East, his spokesman said. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The Indonesian Ministry of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions is prepared to help accelerate rural … Source: en.antaranews.com
Research by Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) shows the Government's Free Nutritious … Source: en.antaranews.com
Most key imports coming from other Asean nations, as well as India, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil and Argentina. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Petrol prices in Malaysia may creep up if crude oil stays above US$90 for six months or more. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Оттава, 5 марта /Синьхуа/ — Премьер-министр Канады Марк Карни заявил в среду, что не может «категорически исключить» возможность военного участия страны в нынешнем средневосточном конфликте. Как
A resident carries a child while observing the carcass of a stranded sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) on the coast … Source: en.antaranews.com
Lai Ching-te’s government proposed US$40b (S$51b) in funding for critical defence purchases. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The US stations around 27,000 soldiers in South Korea. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The worsening conflict in the Middle East disrupted oil and gas supplies. Source: www.straitstimes.com
China aims to have a world-class fighting force by 2050. Source: www.straitstimes.com
A prolonged property slump and weak labour sentiments have dragged down its economy. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Beijing has shown little support for Tehran’s defence besides criticising the attacks. Source: www.straitstimes.com
DUBAI, March 4 — The New Zealand government said on Wednesday that it would send two Defence Force C-130J Hercules aircraft to the Middle East in case they were needed for evacuating New Zealanders from the region. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Абу-Даби, 4 марта /Синьхуа/ — Министерство обороны Объединенных Арабских Эмиратов сообщило в среду, что ранее в тот же день его системы противовоздушной обороны перехватили три баллистические ракеты