“And Then There Were 3”: Prince Mateen & Princess Anisha To Welcome Their First Child

Brunei’s beloved royal, Prince Abdul Mateen, has delighted fans with the heartwarming announcement that his wife, Princess Anisha, is pregnant with their first child. The news marks a joyous new milestone for the royal couple, who tied the knot in...

Marcos to attend 47th ASEAN Summit as the Philippines gears for chairmanship

By Chloe Mari A. Hufana, Reporter Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr is expected to sign three key agreements on trade and regional security as he attends the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur...

The MTick Arrives in Asia: DFI Retail Group Leads as First Asian Retail Partner with GenM to bring Visibility and Accessibility to the Menopause Support

1 billion women are experience menopause at any given time—yet 87% feel overlooked and underserved by retailers and brands.1 For the first time, the MTick® is going global, as leading Asian retailer DFI Retail Group partners with GenM to champion...

Pakistan: Christian Pastor Wrongly Imprisoned for Blasphemy Dies After 13 Years in Jail

A pastor in Pakistan, acquitted of a false blasphemy charge, languished in prison for 13 years before tragically dying two days after his release, a rights group said. Pastor Zafar Bhatti, the 62-year-old founder of the Jesus World Mission Church...

New scanner at NUH to make cancer detection faster, safer for patients in Singapore

SINGAPORE – A new scanning system at the National University Hospital (NUH) will help medical professionals here to diagnose cancer and determine its spread faster, while also making the process more comfortable for the patients. The Siemens...

Will Trump cancel his Asia trip due to the government…

As President Donald Trump prepares to depart for a multi-day trip to Asia on Friday, several Democrats are calling on the president to cancel and negotiate an end to the second-longest government shutdown in recent history. Senate Minority Leader...

Business News | Tamara Leisure Experiences Strengthens Board with Appointment of Ms. Shalini Warrier as Independent Director

VMPL New Delhi [India], October 23: Tamara Leisure Experiences Pvt. Ltd. today announced the appointment of Ms. Shalini Warrier as Independent Director to its Board of Directors, further reinforcing the company's focus on robust corporate...

The MATTA Malaysia Pickleball Grand Slam

KUALA LUMPUR, 23 October 2025: The MATTA Malaysia Pickleball Grand Slam, held from 13 to 19 October at Pikabol, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia’s pickleball powerhouse, presented a total cash prize pool of up to MYR100,000 to the winners. On 18 October...

PM Modi not going for ASEAN summit to avoid meeting Trump: Congress

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi not travelling to Malaysia for the ASEAN summit and set to participate virtually, the Congress on Thursday (October 23) claimed that the reason for his not going there was that the PM doesn't want to be cornered...

Laos To Timor-leste — ASEAN's Small States And Aspiring Member Face Big Challenges Ahead Of Summit

By Vijian Paramasivam PHNOM PENH, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- As the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur draw global attention, ASEAN’s developing member states are poised to bring a distinct narrative to the discussions. For years,...

General : Laos To Timor-leste — ASEAN's Small States And Aspiring Member Face Big Challenges Ahead Of Summit

By Vijian Paramasivam PHNOM PENH, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- As the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur draw global attention, ASEAN’s developing member states are poised to bring a distinct narrative to the discussions. For years,...

Kokol Ultra enhances reputation as a top endurance race

Kokol Ultra enhances reputation as a top endurance race Published on: Thursday, October 23, 2025 Published on: Thu, Oct 23, 2025 By: GL Oh Text Size: Dark Mode: Off The runners getting ready for the start of the race. Kota Kinabalu: The success of...

Designing a Resilient and Data-Driven FinCrime Function in the Age of AI

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Essential local tech companies in smart home and broadband

HardwareZone celebrates Singapore’s 60th birthday with a series of articles showcasing local tech brands that have helped build our nation and put us on the world stage. Some of these brands have become household names, while others lesser known...

Fiscal Monitor October 2025: “Spending Smarter: How Efficient and Well-Allocated Public Spending Can Boost Economic Growth”

We invite you to join a webinar on the Fiscal Monitor October 2025: “Spending Smarter: How Efficient and Well-Allocated Public Spending Can Boost Economic Growth” on Monday 27 October 2025. Amid slow global growth and rising debt, governments must...

The Taliban Are Not Pukhtun: A Lament For Lost Cultures And Forgotten Lands

As a woman, a Pukhtun, from Balochistan and a Pakistani, I have endless reasons to dislike, despise, and loathe the mentality known as the Taliban. Most associate this movement of men with Afghanistan, but they are not a political movement, nor an...

Tobacco use falls in Southeast Asia but the fight isn't over

Tobacco consumption in Southeast Asia has dropped dramatically over the past two decades, at least in per capita terms, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). Between 2000 and 2020, smoking prevalence in the region...

Blood test could speed up Alzheimer's diagnosis

A major new blood test for Alzheimer’s is being trialled in the UK that could revolutionise diagnosis of the deadly condition. People with suspected dementia are being recruited via NHS memory clinics to check how well the test works. Experts hope...

Tarsiers: The world’s smallest primates with giant eyes and powerful leaps

Known for their enormous eyes and extraordinary leaping skills, tarsiers are among the smallest primates on Earth and one of the most fascinating members of the animal kingdom. As detailed in the Primate Factsheet published by the Wisconsin...

EditorialAWS outage shows the need for a cloud computing Plan B

Picture this snapshot of modern life: upon waking up, you ask your Alexa assistant to put on some morning music. After firing up Zoom to make some work calls, you log on to your bank to pay some bills. While you do this, your smartphone lights up...