Christian Teen detained by ISD for Terror Plot against Muslims
The ISD has released a statement regarding the detention of a 16-year-old male Singaporean in December 2020 under the Internal Security Act (ISA). The would-be...
Rare protest by LGBT Activists in Singapore
Singapore authorities have arrested three LGBT rights protesters for taking part in a rare protest. According to local media, they were triggered by the government's...
Malaysia Airlines launches online shopping platform with RebateMango
Malaysia Airlines' frequent flyer programme, Enrich announces the launch of Enrich's new online shopping platform called Enrich Shoppe. Enrich Shoppe is available for members in...
Thailand releases more stimulus measures to counter Covid pandemic
Thailand unveils stimulus programs including cash handouts worth 210 billion baht ($7 billion). The program is to support millions of individuals and businesses affected by...
Malaysia’s King declares COVID-19 emergency
Malaysia today declares a state of emergency to stem the spread of COVID-19. The estimates say the duration of the emergency may last until Aug....
Philippine stocks end week up, peso finishes sideways vs. US dollar
Philippine shares ended the week higher after the confirmation of US President-elect Joe Biden’s win while the peso continues its sideways close against the greenback....
Thailand: Shopping Malls to close by 9pm to prevent the spread of Covid-19
As part of efforts to contain the second wave of the Covid-19 outbreak in Thailand, all shopping centres will close at 9 pm daily. This...
Removal of Assets Co main concern of HSR cancellation
The "main concern" that led to the termination of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project was Malaysia's suggestion that the assets company (Assets Co)...
Free Trade Agreements to push for a more competitive Vietnam
New free trade agreements (FTAs), which were signed and took effect in 2020, are expected to push Vietnam into becoming more competitive by reducing trading...
KL-Singapore HSR terminated following lapse in deadline
The Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project has been terminated, after both countries disagreed on Malaysia's changes by the deadline of Dec 31, 2020. Prime...