DHAKA, Feb 13 — The Bangladesh National Party (BNP) won a decisive two-thirds majority on Friday in general elections, a result expected to bring stability after months of tumult following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a Gen Z-led uprising. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
WASHINGTON, Feb 12 — Trump administration officials signed a final reciprocal trade agreement that confirmed a 15% U.S. tariff rate for imports from Taiwan, while committing Taiwan to a schedule for eliminating or lowering tariffs on nearly all U.S. goods. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
The US must address the massive backlog in weapons deliveries to Taiwan, the letter said. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
WASHINGTON, Feb 12 — Trump administration officials signed a final reciprocal trade agreement that confirmed a 15% U.S. tariff rate for imports from Taiwan, while committing Taiwan to a schedule for eliminating or lowering tariffs on nearly all U.S. goods. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
The party voted to appoint former defence spokesman Angus Taylor as its new leader. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
President Prabowo Subianto urged Higher Education, Science, and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto to accelerate the … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
KYIV, Feb 12 — Ukrainian arms producers have received the first wartime licences to export their goods abroad, the secretary of Kyiv’s national security and defence council said on Thursday. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
Food adulteration is often reported across India, but safety lapses at high-profile brands are rare. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia’s upstream oil and gas special task force, SKK Migas, has unveiled plans to drill 100 exploration wells … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
Feb 12 — Syria’s Defence Ministry said on Thursday that Syrian army units had taken control of the al-Tanf military base vacated by U.S. troops, following coordination between Syrian and U.S. authorities. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
MOSCOW, Feb 12 — A Ukrainian drone attack has caused a fire at an oil refinery owned by Lukoil near Ukhta in Russia’s northwestern Komi Republic, the head of the region, Rostislav Goldshtein, said on Thursday. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
Lai had called for greater defence and artificial intelligence cooperation between Taiwan and Europe. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia’s deputy minister of creative economy called for more inclusive public art installations to boost the … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
The victim was found dead in the school toilet after she was suspected to have been stabbed repeatedly. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
Higher Education, Science, and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto urged universities to remain committed to … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
There are signs she is providing input on policy matters, South Korean lawmakers said. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
The island supports its semiconductor companies investing overseas, including in Europe. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
He insisted on the need for Taiwan to dramatically shore up its defences. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
Mr Angus Taylor quit as shadow defence minister on the evening of Feb 11. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
LONDON, Feb 11 — Defence minister John Healey said on Wednesday Britain had committed 150 million pounds ($205 million) to the so-called Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative to supply Ukraine with U.S. weapons. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
ALMATY, Feb 11 — Kazakhstan on Wednesday announced a March 15 referendum on a new constitution that could allow President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, currently barred from ruling beyond 2029, to remain at the helm of Central Asia’s largest economy. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia has utilized about US$3.5 billion from financing allocations under the Just Energy Transition Partnership … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
MOSCOW, Feb 11 — Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that new U.S. restrictions on the role of Russia and other countries in Venezuela’s oil business were blatant discrimination and the Kremlin said it would clarify the matter with Washington. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
MOSCOW, Feb 11 — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that new U.S. restrictions on the role of Russia and other countries in Venezuela’s oil business were blatant discrimination. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
MOSCOW, Feb 11 — Russia plans to seek clarification from the United States about new U.S. restrictions on Venezuela’s oil business, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
The proposal was stalled for two months as opposition lawmakers refused to consider it. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
The garment sector is the country’s economic lifeblood, driving over 10 per cent of the economy. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
DHAKA, Feb 11 — The United States is concerned about China’s expanding presence in South Asia and is planning to offer Bangladesh’s next government U.S. and allied defence systems as alternatives to Chinese hardware, Washington’s ambassador to Dhaka told Reuters. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has partnered with the Japan Society for the Promotion … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
The suspects could face life sentences under the country’s anti-corruption laws. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) announced Monday that it is leading a joint research … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
SYDNEY, Feb 11 — The secretary-general of the Commonwealth, a 56-nation group headed by Britain’s King Charles, said on Wednesday she expected member nations to make progress towards beginning negotiations on reparations for the transatlantic slave trade. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
TAIPEI, Feb 11 — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday urged the opposition-controlled parliament to pass his $40 billion special defence budget, which has been stalled by lawmakers, saying given the rising threat level strengthening the military cannot wait. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
The other ports of Incheon and Jeju are also reporting an increase in the number of Chinese cruise ships arrivals. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
BAKU, Feb 10 — The United States and Azerbaijan signed a strategic partnership agreement in Baku on Tuesday, launching a fresh chapter in economic and security cooperation as Washington seeks to expand its influence in the South Caucasus. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia’s customs and quarantine authorities intercepted 1,984 monitor lizard skins suspected of being smuggled … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
Indonesia has called for deeper regional collaboration among ASEAN member states to tackle the rising number of dengue … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
Indonesia is strengthening collaboration with the Joint Coalition Against Dengue (KOBAR) at a Southeast Asia regional … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
BEIJING, Feb 10 — China has accused a former deputy director of its defence industry regulator of bribery and abuse of influence, the top prosecutor said on Tuesday, as Beijing steps up its anti-graft campaign in the military and supporting industries. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
2026 marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of dialogue relations between China and ASEAN and the 5th … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) on Monday gathered leading scientists from around … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
The court ordered that Mohamad Isa Abdul Samad begin serving his six-year sentence on Feb 10. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
About 35 per cent of Malaysian palm oil plantations will be 19 years or older by 2027. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
Questions still remain over Mr Anutin’s ability to put the economy on a surer footing. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
LONDON, Feb 9 — The son of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai appealed to the British government on Monday to do «much more» to secure his elderly father’s release and he criticised Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s efforts to reset London’s relations with Beijing. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
WASHINGTON, Feb 9 — U.S. military forces boarded a crude oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after pursuing it from the Caribbean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Monday, accusing the vessel of breaching Washington’s blockade on sanctioned vessels traveling to or from Venezuela. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
NEW DELHI, Feb 9 — The United States and India have released an interim framework for a trade deal, paving the way for an agreement that would lower tariffs, reconfigure energy ties and deepen economic cooperation as both seek to realign global supply chains. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
LONDON, Feb 9 — Britain said it was expanding its visa route for those who want to move from Hong Kong to the United Kingdom, in reaction to the sentencing of Jimmy Lai, the Asian city’s most vocal China critic, to 20 years in jail. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
With 2.2 per cent GDP growth estimated for 2025, Thailand’s economy has lagged regional peers. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
Lion dancers perform during the Colorful Jakarta parade at Bundaran HI during Car-Free Day in Jakarta, Indonesia, on … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
BANGKOK, Feb 9 — Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s big surprise win in Sunday’s election, and the likelihood of a strong coalition government, could provide temporary relief to a stuttering economy that has faced repeated bouts of political instability. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
TOKYO, Feb 9 — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi renewed a pledge on Monday to cut a sales tax on food, after a historic election win brightened chances for stimulus measures that have rattled financial markets. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
TBILISI, Feb 9 — U.S. Vice President JD Vance will visit Armenia and Azerbaijan this week to push a Washington-brokered peace agreement that could transform energy and trade routes in the strategic South Caucasus region. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
Beijing has been bristling over comments Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has made concerning Taiwan. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
The Southeast Sulawesi provincial government has strengthened inter-island connectivity to spur regional economic … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
MOSCOW, Feb 9 — Russia remains open for cooperation with the United States but is not hopeful about economic ties despite Washington’s ongoing efforts to end the Ukraine war, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview published on Monday. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
TOKYO, Feb 9 — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s thumping election win has blunted domestic opposition to her hawkish security agenda, encouraging plans to press ahead with a defence expansion that China has condemned as a return to militarism. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
Minister of Culture Fadli Zon received a visit from Banjarbaru Mayor Erna Lisa Halaby of South Kalimantan to discuss … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
Indonesia’s manufacturing sector was a key driver of national economic growth, which reached 5.11 percent in 2025, … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
The survey showed Prabowo, who took office in October 2024, remained most popular among the Gen Z. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
New Delhi has not announced plans to halt Russian oil imports. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
The former British colony has plunged in press freedom rankings, from 18th in 2002 to 140th in 2025. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
BANGKOK, Feb 8 — Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai Party won a clear victory in Sunday’s general election, raising the prospect that a more stable coalition may now succeed in bringing an end to a period of prolonged political instability. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
Researchers from the Drug and Traditional Medicine Raw Materials Research Center, part of Indonesia’s National … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
The accident involved seven cars at Tsukiji Ohashi bridge. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 — India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim renewed pledges on Sunday to bolster trade and explore potential collaborations in semiconductors, defence and other fields. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
Their main message is now a pragmatic one: reviving Thailand’s stagnant economy. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
Analysts believe it is unlikely that any party will be able to achieve a landslide victory and a coalition government is likely. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 — India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday, as the two countries look to bolster trade and explore potential collaborations in semiconductors, defence and other fields. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia’s iron and steel industry continues to record positive developments for the national economy. The … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
Feb 7 — Algeria has begun the process of cancelling its air services agreement with the United Arab Emirates, signed in Abu Dhabi in May 2013, state media said on Saturday. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said various activities organized by the Jakarta provincial government during the 2025 … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto has called for stronger transnational … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
The Australian mint posted an explanation of the coins’ details, including motifs celebrating her love of horses and dogs. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
The Bali office of Statistics Indonesia (BPS) announced that Bali’s economic growth reached 5.82 percent in 2025, … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
BRUSSELS, Feb 6 — The European Commission on Friday proposed a sweeping ban on any services that support Russia’s seaborne crude oil exports, going far beyond previous piecemeal EU sanctions in its effort to stunt Moscow’s key source of income for its war on Ukraine. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
BRUSSELS, Feb 6 — The European Commission on Friday proposed a sweeping ban on any services that support Russia’s seaborne crude oil exports, going far beyond previous piecemeal EU sanctions in its effort to stunt Moscow’s key source of income for its war on Ukraine. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
Bali prosecutors on Thursday demanded 11 years in prison for British national Kial Garth Robinson for smuggling 1.3 … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
The cessation of violence is one of the conditions laid out in ASEAN’s Five-Point Consensus. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
Taiwan’s defence ministry has warned any delay could postpone much-needed weapons deliveries. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
Trade Minister Budi Santoso has urged cooking oil producers to increase the production of second-brand products to … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
The South Kalimantan Provincial Government is strengthening ASEAN regional tourism cooperation through the Brunei … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
The reality is that whoever wins government will inherit an economy with little fiscal or monetary room. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
Aerial view shows vehicles on the Trans-Java Toll Road, Tanjungmas–Srondol section, in Semarang, Central Java, on … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
Indonesia’s economic growth reached 5.11 percent year-on-year in 2025, driven mainly by household consumption and … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
The deal is largely based on an agreement signed 30 years ago. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
Bitter divisions in Parliament have culminated in the government’s proposal being blocked 10 times since December. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
HONG KONG, Feb 6 — Hong Kong media tycoon and democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai will be sentenced on February 9, the city’s judiciary said on Friday, in a closely watched national security trial that has drawn international criticism including from the U.S. and Britain. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
Pakistan has said it will boycott its match with India scheduled in Colombo on Feb 15 ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
China sends warplanes and warships into the skies and waters around the island on a daily basis. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
LONDON, Feb 5 — The captain of a container ship that crashed into a U.S. tanker off Britain’s east coast last year was jailed for 6 years on Thursday for causing the death of a crew member through gross negligence. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia’s fashion and handicraft industries remain the backbone of the country’s creative economy … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
BEIJING, Feb 5 — Three Chinese lawmakers with ties to the defence sector have been removed from their positions, state media said in the wake of an investigation of the nation’s top general, just as Beijing tries to modernise its military. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
The Indonesian government will soon distribute rice and cooking oil assistance to 33.2 million beneficiary families … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 5 — South Africa’s trade minister Parks Tau will travel to China from Thursday to Saturday to sign the China–Africa Economic Partnership Agreement, which will see South African exports gain duty-free access to the Chinese market, Tau’s office said. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq reassured the international community of Indonesia’s firm commitment to … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
The death of a 26-year old influencer has thrown nitrous oxide, or ‘laughing gas’, into national spotlight. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
CEO of Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, Danantara, Rosan Roeslani, informed the groundbreaking for the broiler … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal
BERLIN, Feb 4 — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz began a tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday aiming to forge energy and arms partnerships as Europe’s biggest and richest economy sought to reduce dependence on the U.S. and China. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com
Vehicles pass alongside a bridge construction project on the Southeast Aceh crossroad route in Ketambe, Aceh Tenggara … Source: en.antaranews.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal