Prabowo forms Bridge Emergency Task Force to improve school access
President Prabowo Subianto announced the formation of a Bridge Emergency Task Force as an expedited measure to … Source: en.antaranews.com
President Prabowo Subianto announced the formation of a Bridge Emergency Task Force as an expedited measure to … Source: en.antaranews.com
Indonesia’s Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian urged Maluku provincial leaders to implement strategic measures … Source: en.antaranews.com
Property prices in Perth are already on a tear, fuelled by population growth, tight supply and a robust local economy. Source: www.straitstimes.com
SEOUL, Dec 1 — A South Korean court started hearing the trial on Monday of the leader of the Unification Church, Han Hak-ja, who is accused of bribing former First Lady Kim Keon Hee with luxury items including Chanel handbags and a diamond necklace. Source: www.straitstimes.com
When asked about the reported arms purchase, Taiwan’s Defence Minister said he would not comment yet on “specific cases”. Source: www.straitstimes.com
TAITUNG, Taiwan, Dec 1 — Flying over the blue waters off Taiwan’s east coast, a light aircraft equipped with a powerful U.S.-made radar slung under its belly tracks Chinese warships, collecting data its operator is keen to provide to Taipei’s security forces. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Taiwan is seeking closer integration of civilian firms into defence. Source: www.straitstimes.com
LONDON, Dec 1 — A former senior British officer has told a public inquiry that British special forces in Afghanistan appeared to commit war crimes by executing suspects and despite widespread knowledge in the chain of command nothing was done. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The Indonesian government is delivering rice and cooking oil to flood-hit Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra as part … Source: en.antaranews.com
MOSCOW, Nov 30 — Kazakhstan told Ukraine on Sunday to stop attacking the Black Sea terminal of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, which handles more than 1% of global oil, after a major drone attack halted exports and seriously damaged loading infrastructure. Source: www.straitstimes.com
She sometimes writes about her private life and differs from previous prime ministers. Source: www.straitstimes.com
BAGHDAD, Nov 30 — Operations restarted at Iraq’s Khor Mor gas field, with the transmission of gas to power stations starting at 2:00 a.m. Sunday (2300 GMT Saturday), the Kurdish regional government’s electricity ministry announced, days after a drone attack halted production and led to extensive power cuts. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The Ministry of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions highlighted rippled economic effects from films … Source: en.antaranews.com
MOSCOW, Nov 30 — Kazakhstan criticised Ukraine on Sunday for a drone attack on the Black Sea terminal of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, which handles more than 1% of global oil. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Research Brian Yuliarto reaffirmed the government’s commitment to … Source: en.antaranews.com
In extreme cases, they will not be able to drive in pure electric mode. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Head of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Arif Satria has urged that plans to develop a spaceport in … Source: en.antaranews.com
LONDON/BRUSSELS — Britain said on Friday that talks to join the European Union’s defence fund SAFE had broken down, in a major setback to a much-vaunted post-Brexit reset of relations aimed at strengthening the continent’s defence. Source: www.straitstimes.com
THE HAGUE — The International Criminal Court ruled on Friday that the Philippines’ 80-year-old former President Rodrigo Duterte must remain detained despite a defence appeal for his release on grounds of age and declining health. Source: www.straitstimes.com
BUCHAREST — Romanian Defence Minister Ionut Mosteanu resigned on Friday after admitting he had lied about his studies in his resume, saying he did not want his personal «mistakes» to distract from the vital work of keeping the country safe from Russia. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The storm is expected to bring heavier rainfall in the evening of Nov 28. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia’s Defence Ministry announced that a modernization program for nine C-130 Hercules aircraft, launched by … Source: en.antaranews.com
BUDAPEST — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said he would meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Friday to discuss crude and gas supplies for Hungary and also peace efforts in Ukraine. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The problem affected toilets in the terminal’s 144 restrooms. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The annual monsoon season often brings heavy rains, triggering landslides, flash floods and waterborne diseases. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The annual monsoon season often brings heavy rains, triggering landslides, flash floods and waterborne diseases. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Taiwan is modernising its armed forces to better deal with a growing threat from Beijing. Source: www.straitstimes.com
TAIPEI — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Friday promoted a U.S.-educated senior security official as a new vice defence minister to help oversee military reforms and as the government pushes $40 billion in extra spending for the military. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Containers carried groups of Malaysians through the flooded areas, allowing authorities to bring them out of danger. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Morning Sun Eatery’s Bib Gourmand award highlights the global recognition of Filipino food’s rich culinary heritage. Source: www.straitstimes.com
BISHKEK — President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the outlines of a draft peace plan discussed by the United States and Ukraine could become the basis of future agreements to end the conflict in Ukraine but that if not then Russia would continue to fight. Source: www.straitstimes.com
East Kalimantan’s Regional Research and Innovation Agency (BRIDA) is partnering with private companies to develop … Source: en.antaranews.com
The Indonesian Ministry of Manpower is targeting the number of participants in the government's National Internship … Source: en.antaranews.com
The report cited two Japanese officials and an American briefed on the call. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Minister of Culture Fadli Zon underscored the strategic role of the 60th Meeting of the ASEAN Committee on Culture and … Source: en.antaranews.com
MOSCOW — Russian assault units have advanced in the northern part of the embattled Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk and have taken a village to the south of the Ukrainian town of Siversk, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Thursday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
ANKARA — Turkey said on Thursday contractors had begun building a naval air defence destroyer, adding the vessel would form part of the country’s planned «Steel Dome» multi-layered air defence system. Source: www.straitstimes.com
A Chinese defence spokesperson said Japan has «entertained the delusion of military intervention in the Taiwan Strait». Source: www.straitstimes.com
BEIJING — China’s defence ministry said on Thursday that Japan will have to pay a «painful price» if it steps out of line over Taiwan, responding to Japanese plans to deploy missiles on an island some 100 km (62 miles) from Taiwan’s coast. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Yuliot Tanjung confirmed that fuel oil and LPG (Liquefied … Source: en.antaranews.com
BEIJING — China’s defence ministry said on Thursday that Japan will have to pay a «painful price» if it steps out of line over Taiwan, responding to Japanese plans to deploy missiles on an island some 100 km (62 miles) from Taiwan’s coast. Source: www.straitstimes.com
BAGHDAD — Production at Iraq’s Khor Mor gas field, one of the largest in the Kurdistan region, was shut after a rocket attack hit a storage facility prompting widespread power cuts, joint field operator Dana Gas said on Thursday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
HAY YAI, Thailand/KUALA PERLIS, Malaysia — Rescuers in Thailand readied drones on Thursday to airdrop food parcels, as receding floodwaters in the south and neighbouring Malaysia brightened hopes for the evacuation of those stranded for days, while cyclone havoc in Indonesia killed 28. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The United States is Taiwan’s most important international backer and arms supplier. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Families have lost their homes and livelihoods after prolonged floodwaters compounded an already torrid storm season.. Source: www.straitstimes.com
BAGHDAD — A drone attack prompted the suspension of operations at the Khor Mor gas field, one of the largest gas fields in Iraqi Kurdistan, field engineers said on Wednesday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka briefed President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday regarding his visit to … Source: en.antaranews.com
WARSAW — Poland will receive 44 billion euros ($50.91 billion) from the European Union’s SAFE programme to boost its armed forces, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
BEIRUT/NICOSIA — Lebanon and Cyprus signed a long-awaited maritime demarcation deal on Wednesday, paving the way for potential exploration of offshore gas fields and energy cooperation in the Mediterranean. Source: www.straitstimes.com
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s anti-graft agency will investigate bribery allegations made against a former senior aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who has faced questions over his commitment to tackling corruption since coming to office three years ago. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The authorities warn that Typhoon Verbena could bring another round of widespread heavy rain from Nov 28. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso announced that the Indonesia–Tunisia Preferential Trade Agreement (IT-PTA) … Source: en.antaranews.com
At the Singapore FinTech Festival 2025 (SFF 2025), Jason Cao, CEO of Huawei Digital Finance BU, delivered a … Source: en.antaranews.com
Indonesian border security forces foiled a methamphetamine smuggling attempt, seizing 21.9 kilograms of the drug at Pos … Source: en.antaranews.com
Taiwan has faced calls from Washington to spend more on its own defence. Source: www.straitstimes.com
TAIPEI — Taiwan will introduce a $40 billion supplementary defence budget to underscore its determination to defend itself, with «significant» new U.S. arms purchases planned, President Lai Ching-te said in a Washington Post op-ed essay. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has asked the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) to provide support … Source: en.antaranews.com
PARIS/BERLIN — France and Germany are ratcheting up pressure on their industrial champions to rescue Europe’s next-generation fighter as the 100-billion-euro ($115 billion) project teeters on the brink of collapse, sources close to the matter said. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Myanmar is scheduled to hold a multi-phase general election starting on Dec 28. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The Midea Club Flash Installation Tournament 2025 ASEAN Finals concluded successfully this week in Foshan, China, … Source: en.antaranews.com
The house arrest case has stirred intrigue in Malaysia. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Under a draft agreement released, the workers would earn at least A$31.30 (S$26.40) per hour. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met on Monday with National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Head Arif … Source: en.antaranews.com
XTransfer, World's Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform and KBank, a leading regional … Source: en.antaranews.com
Hail as large as 14cm was reported overnight in the city of Brisbane. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Trump gave a brief explanation of the recent state of US-China relations, she said. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia has continued to record strong progress in the global halal economy, according to Chief of the Presidential … Source: en.antaranews.com
PT Impack Pratama Industri Tbk (IMPC) announced one of its most ambitious initiatives, committing nearly Rp250 billion … Source: en.antaranews.com
DFSK, the subsidiary NEV brand under SERES Group, today announced its official launch of the mid-size plug-in hybrid … Source: en.antaranews.com
EdgePoint Infrastructure (“EdgePoint”), ASEAN’s leading independent telecommunications … Source: en.antaranews.com
LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday there was more work to do to establish a «just and lasting peace» in Ukraine, but progress was being made. Source: www.straitstimes.com
MOSCOW — Russian air defences shot down eight drones en route to Moscow on Monday, the city’s mayor said, a day after a Ukrainian strike on a power and heat station cut off heating for thousands outside the Russian capital. Source: www.straitstimes.com
ASEAN's Financial Technology (FinTech) sector has entered a leaner phase in 2025, recording its lowest funding … Source: en.antaranews.com
As the Asia–Pacific digital economy accelerates, cross-border payments are entering a phase of unprecedented … Source: en.antaranews.com
Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan called on all elements of society to actively support the Free … Source: en.antaranews.com
The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries has partnered with China’s First Institute of Oceanography (FIO) … Source: en.antaranews.com
Indonesia's Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono urged ASEAN and the European Union (EU) to accelerate concrete … Source: en.antaranews.com
Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar assessed that collaboration with global content creators can be an … Source: en.antaranews.com
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed plans to launch a strategic … Source: en.antaranews.com
Despite ongoing negotiations to reach a climate agreement, the Indonesian government stated that the 30th UN Climate … Source: en.antaranews.com
Higher Education, Science, and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto urged universities to strengthen educational … Source: en.antaranews.com
Japan is planning to station medium-range surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The Malaysian government was mobilising efforts to bring back approximately 4,000 Malaysians affected by floods in Hat Yai. Source: www.straitstimes.com
NEW DELHI/DUBAI — The crash of India’s Tejas fighter in front of global arms buyers at the Dubai Airshow is the latest blow to a key national trophy, leaving the jet reliant on Indian military orders to sustain its role as a showcase of home-built defence technology. Source: www.straitstimes.com
SYDNEY — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday a formal agreement had been reached for Turkey to host the COP31 climate summit in 2026, confirming a document released at the COP30 summit in Brazil. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Business is slow at jewellery wholesale market Shuibei amid soaring gold prices and a lacklustre economy. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Madam Indira Gandhi’s ex-husband vanished with their 11-month-old daughter Prasana after he changed religion in 2009. Source: www.straitstimes.com
JOHANNESBURG — Leaders of the Group of 20 top economies gathered for a U.S.-boycotted summit in South Africa on Saturday, seeking a deal on a draft declaration drawn up without U.S. input in a surprise move that a senior White House official described as «shameful». Source: www.straitstimes.com
BELEM, Brazil — Turkey will host the COP31 climate summit in 2026 with Australia leading the negotiation process, a document released at the COP30 summit in Brazil showed on Friday, confirming an earlier announcement that a split hosting arrangement was expected. Source: www.straitstimes.com
SYDNEY — Residents in parts of Australia’s Northern Territory were urged on Saturday to prepare for a tropical cyclone forecast to bring destructive winds and potential flooding to the city of Darwin. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Brian Yuliarto, said President Prabowo Subianto has called … Source: en.antaranews.com
The Indonesian government has accorded greater priority to initiatives aimed at developing and empowering villages in a … Source: en.antaranews.com
The official said Japan had Taiwan’s highest-level support. Source: www.straitstimes.com
JOHANNESBURG — The European Union will keep on supporting Ukraine as Ukraine is the victim of an aggression, the EU Commission’s President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday, adding that sanctions on Russia are hurting the Russian economy. Source: www.straitstimes.com
TAIPEI — China is the real regional «troublemaker», a senior Taiwanese security official said on Friday, personally giving out copies of a new civil defence handbook the government is sending to every household on the island as China tensions rise. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar highlighted that cross-sector collaboration is … Source: en.antaranews.com
The Jayapura Central General Hospital (RSUP) has officially reopened services for National Health Insurance (JKN) … Source: en.antaranews.com
Indonesia's state-owned oil company PT Pertamina (Persero) has discovered potential unconventional oil and gas … Source: en.antaranews.com
BEIJING — China’s embassy in the Central African Republic (CAR) has warned its citizens risk becoming «mining slaves» in the politically unstable nation’s gold trade, as Chinese workers look to sub-Saharan Africa as jobs in the Asian giant’s gig economy dry up. Source: www.straitstimes.com
US State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said the US opposes any unilateral attempts to change the status quo. Source: www.straitstimes.com