Sarawak is betting millions on free tertiary education. Will it keep its brightest from leaving?
The state is building the talent pipeline needed to reach high-income status by 2030. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The state is building the talent pipeline needed to reach high-income status by 2030. Source: www.straitstimes.com
WASHINGTON, April 28 — President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Britain’s King Charles did not want Iran to have a nuclear weapon, introducing the fraught subject of the Middle East conflict into comments at a White House state dinner for the visiting royal. Source: www.straitstimes.com
A report warned that the current oil shock could evolve into a broader food shock for ASEAN countries. Source: www.straitstimes.com
LONDON, April 28 — Britain said on Tuesday the Iranian ambassador to London had been summoned over what the government described as the Iranian embassy’s «unacceptable and inflammatory» comments on social media. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The PM may now be forced to bring forward the general election, when it is due only by early 2028. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa is optimistic that the national economy can grow above 5.5 percent in the first … Source: en.antaranews.com
Indonesia's Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya said the government has been preparing policies … Source: en.antaranews.com
Manila and Beijing have been locked in a series of maritime confrontations in the South China Sea. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is strengthening regional cooperation on child nutrition and free … Source: en.antaranews.com
SEOUL, April 28 — South Korea’s former First Lady Kim Keon Hee was sentenced on Tuesday to four years in prison for stock manipulation and bribery, after an appeals court increased her earlier sentence. Source: www.straitstimes.com
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, April 28 — The European Union’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged partner countries in Southeast Asia on Tuesday not to turn to Russia for oil supplies as they try to cope with widespread fuel shortages caused by the Middle East conflict. Source: www.straitstimes.com
DUBAI, April 28 — Iran is ready to share its defensive weapons capabilities with «independent countries, especially members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)», Deputy Defence Minister Reza Talaei-Nik said on Tuesday, according to Iranian state media. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The museum aims to tell the story of the Pacific galleon trade from the perspective of Filipino mariners. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The move underscores US eagerness to push Iran to the war’s negotiating table at all costs. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Money20/20 Asia 2026, the region's fintech event, officially opened on April 21, bringing together industry … Source: en.antaranews.com
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto attended the wedding reception of celebrity couple El Rumi and Syifa Hadju at the … Source: en.antaranews.com
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said Indonesia’s economy remains resilient and is … Source: en.antaranews.com
GLP-1 medications are transforming obesity treatment, but real-world results consistently fall short of clinical … Source: en.antaranews.com
Higher Education Minister Brian Yuliarto urged universities to be more responsive and deliver greater impact on … Source: en.antaranews.com
The Indonesian government has issued a regulation to cover value added tax (VAT) on economy-class domestic flight … Source: en.antaranews.com
A Thai minister said cannabis will be developed for medical purposes within the health economy. Source: www.straitstimes.com
GAROWE, Somalia, April 27 — Suspected pirates have boarded a St. Kitts and Nevis-flagged general cargo vessel off Somalia’s waters and were sailing it towards the Somali coastline, British maritime security groups Vanguard and Ambrey said. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The Indonesian Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry is offering 116 new oil and gas blocks to global investors … Source: en.antaranews.com
-Meta has signed an agreement to deploy AWS Graviton processors at scale. The deal marks a significant … Source: en.antaranews.com
The city seeks to boost the economy and unite society. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa is projecting Indonesia's economic growth to reach 5.7 percent in the second … Source: en.antaranews.com
UK-based charity Sumatra Orangutan Society chief executive said it was a “huge milestone for conservation”. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The top US diplomat in Taiwan saud integrated air and missile defence systems are in high demand globally. Source: www.straitstimes.com
TAIPEI, April 27 — Taiwan’s defence minister downplayed on Monday the impact of Chinese sanctions on seven European companies over arms sales to the island, saying it was not the first time China had taken such action and it would not affect Taipei’s ability to source weapons. Source: www.straitstimes.com
More urban professionals in China are actively spending to use their mid-day breaks for wellness. Source: www.straitstimes.com
April 26 — Israel’s military issued new evacuation orders for southern Lebanon on Sunday, ordering residents to leave seven towns that lie beyond the «buffer zone» it occupied before a ceasefire that has failed to bring a full halt to hostilities. Source: www.straitstimes.com
MOSCOW, April 26 — Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov has arrived in North Korea, Russia’s defence ministry said on Sunday, the second senior Russian official to visit Pyongyang in recent days. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The Indonesian Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs is collaborating with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) … Source: en.antaranews.com
ANKARA, April 25 — Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Turkey could consider taking part in demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz following a possible peace agreement between Iran and the United States. Source: www.straitstimes.com
ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, April 25 — U.S. negotiators are scheduled to leave for Pakistan on Saturday, but Iran said its officials did not plan to meet the Americans to discuss ending the war that has killed thousands and roiled global markets. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia is committed to importing 150 million barrels of oil from Russia in phases until the end of 2026, Deputy … Source: en.antaranews.com
The number of bathhouses has already fallen to about a twelfth of its peak nearly 60 years ago. Source: www.straitstimes.com
WASHINGTON, April 24 — The District of Columbia mistakenly placed several Australian flags instead of British flags near the White House ahead of King Charles’ U.S. visit, although the error was quickly corrected, a D.C. Department of Transportation official said on Friday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
A 53-year-old British national has died by suicide while being held at an immigration detention center in West Java, … Source: en.antaranews.com
A 52-year-old British national appeared before the Denpasar District Court on Thursday (April 23) to face serious drug … Source: en.antaranews.com
LONDON, April 24 — The United States could seek to punish Britain for its lack of support on the Iran war by reviewing its position on London’s claim to the Falkland Islands, an internal Pentagon email described to Reuters by a U.S. official states. Source: www.straitstimes.com
MOSCOW, April 24 — Russia said on Friday that new European Union sanctions on its oil and gas would hurt developing countries and the EU itself, and promised to retaliate. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesian authorities in Riau Province have thwarted an attempt to smuggle 68 people across the border to Malaysia, … Source: en.antaranews.com
Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is developing railway technologies covering rolling … Source: en.antaranews.com
Indonesia and the Philippines agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key sectors, including economic, political, … Source: en.antaranews.com
LONDON, April 24 — The sovereignty of the Falkland Islands rests with Britain, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday after an internal Pentagon email suggested reviewing the U.S. position on the Falklands as punishment for Britain’s stance on the Iran war. Source: www.straitstimes.com
LONDON, April 24 — Only five ships, including one Iranian oil products tanker, have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, Friday shipping data showed, after Iran seized two container ships this week and the U.S. continues to blockade Iranian ports. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia has secured 150 million barrels of oil from Russia at a special price, following President Prabowo … Source: en.antaranews.com
China is embarking on a national project to embed AI systems into almost every corner of the economy. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia can keep its budget deficit below the statutory three percent ceiling even if global oil prices spike, … Source: en.antaranews.com
Indonesia’s economy likely expanded at or above 5.5 percent in the first quarter of 2026, supported by strong … Source: en.antaranews.com
The woman fell 2m into the toilet pit when the rusty floor gave way beneath her. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto is pushing for the formation of a national … Source: en.antaranews.com
MANILA, April 24 — The Philippines, chair of the regional bloc ASEAN, on Friday encouraged more prisoner releases in Myanmar, including ousted former leader Aung San Suu Kyi and said a recent amnesty was a positive step towards inclusive national dialogue. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The surge in international travel in the past few years has resulted in people bringing the virus into Japan. Source: www.straitstimes.com
LONDON, April 23 — Iran’s use of a swarm of small, fast boats to seize two container ships near the Strait of Hormuz could undermine suggestions U.S. forces have disabled its naval threat and reveals the challenges facing reopening one of the world’s most important oil export routes. Source: www.straitstimes.com
LONDON, April 23 — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday he was «increasingly concerned» about a growing use of proxies by foreign states to carry out attacks in Britain, pledging to bring forward new legislation following recent attacks. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The Indonesian government, in cooperation with the B57+ Asia Pacific Regional Chapter, is seeking to position the … Source: en.antaranews.com
Russia has agreed to supply 100 million barrels of oil to Indonesia at a special price. Source: www.straitstimes.com
April 23 — Slovakia and Hungary said they began receiving crude oil through the Druzhba pipeline on Thursday after a months-long outage that had blocked European Union aid to Ukraine. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Central Java Police have uncovered a criminal syndicate that has been smuggling thousands of illegal motor vehicles to … Source: en.antaranews.com
Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Chairman of the National Economic Council (DEN), informed President Prabowo Subianto … Source: en.antaranews.com
Malacca Strait is reportedly the largest “oil transit choke point” in the world, surpassing Hormuz. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Minister of Environment Hanif Faisol Nurofiq inaugurated the office of the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Transboundary … Source: en.antaranews.com
Beijing showed little support for Tehran’s defence besides criticising the attacks. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Asian countries have been especially affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Source: www.straitstimes.com
SEOUL, April 23 — North Korea and Russia aim to open a road bridge connecting the countries across the Tumen River as soon as possible, North Korean state media KCNA said on Thursday, as the neighbouring countries forge closer ties. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar revoked permission for Taiwan’s presidential plane to cross their airspace. Source: www.straitstimes.com
HANOI/SEOUL, April 22 — Vietnam and South Korea’s leaders agreed to boost cooperation in nuclear energy and high-tech at a meeting in Hanoi on Wednesday, as the two countries seek to strengthen supply chains amid global trade turmoil. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) encourages equalization efforts for Indonesian diaspora academics … Source: en.antaranews.com
ANKARA, April 22 — Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will make an official visit to London this week for talks on the wars in Iran and Ukraine, a Turkish diplomatic source said on Wednesday, adding that he will also discuss cooperation between the NATO allies. Source: www.straitstimes.com
BRUSSELS, April 22 — European Union envoys are set to adopt a 20th package of sanctions against Russia, with Slovakia and Hungary expected to drop their opposition to the move following the repair of the Druzhba oil pipeline, EU diplomats said on Wednesday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The monks shot to international fame during a longer 108-day walk of 3,700km from Texas to Washington. Source: www.straitstimes.com
NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. (hereafter "NX Group") has reached an agreement to acquire all shares in Metro … Source: en.antaranews.com
The decontaminated soil has been dubbed “reconstruction and revitalisation soil”. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Waste, vegetable oils and animal fats will be turned into 20 million litres of renewable diesel a year. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Criticism has centered on what observers describe as a pattern of non-specialist appointments. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The 11-member ASEAN bloc has yet to formally recognise Myanmar’s new government. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The Ministry of Tourism emphasized that gastronomy is a strategic sector in building Indonesia's tourism identity … Source: en.antaranews.com
Indonesia's Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa expressed optimism that the country could achieve economic growth … Source: en.antaranews.com
The Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar had revoked permission to fly over their territories. Source: www.straitstimes.com
President Prabowo Subianto instructed Higher Education, Science, and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto to engage … Source: en.antaranews.com
Indonesia’s Vice Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar urged student leaders to embrace empathy and … Source: en.antaranews.com
A free trade agreement with India could see more than 20,000 migrants enter New Zealand. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The US-made THAAD system is used for high-altitude interception of ballistic missiles. Source: www.straitstimes.com
A proposed US$40 billion (S$50 billion) in extra defence spending is stalled in Parliament. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia’s quarantine agency and Canada are strengthening ASEAN food safety systems through laboratory … Source: en.antaranews.com
Taipei plans to bolster the island’s air defence systems and is placing increased emphasis on the role of drones. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia is ready to contribute as an active partner in establishing inclusive global AI governance, bringing the … Source: en.antaranews.com
-Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai Motor) and TVS Motor Company Ltd. (TVS Motor) have signed a Joint Development Agreement … Source: en.antaranews.com
Indonesia has been singled out by the International Monetary Fund as a “bright spot” in the global economy, … Source: en.antaranews.com
Indonesia relies on structural economic reforms, including establishing a debottlenecking task force to ease business … Source: en.antaranews.com
Indonesia has discovered a major natural gas reserve in East Kalimantan with an estimated 5 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) … Source: en.antaranews.com
Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar unexpectedly revoked the charter’s overflight permits, said a Taiwanese official. Source: www.straitstimes.com
April 21 — Ukrainian drones struck an oil-pumping and dispatch facility in Russia’s Samara region overnight, an official from Ukraine’s SBU security service said on Tuesday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Beijing has raised maximum retail prices for gasoline and diesel three times since March. Source: www.straitstimes.com
MOSCOW, April 21 — Russia is set to stop oil exports from Kazakhstan to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline starting from May 1, three industry sources said on Tuesday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The weeks-long Middle East conflict has sent oil prices surging amid fears of supply disruptions. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Myanmar has been in turmoil following the coup that overthrew the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. Source: www.straitstimes.com
A Joy, the flagship buffet brand under Feastogether Group, has announced a landmark collaboration with … Source: en.antaranews.com