ASEAN

Earthquake in Sumatra Shakes Penang: No Tsunami

PENANG – A moderate 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck northern Sumatra on Sunday afternoon, with tremors felt across parts of the Malaysian …

Apple Shifts iPhone Production to India, Vietnam

Cupertino/New Delhi/Hanoi — Apple is accelerating the transformation of its global supply chain: The US tech giant will soon manufacture …

New APAC Coalition to Boost Ocean Start-Ups

SINGAPORE — A powerful regional coalition was officially launched yesterday in Singapore to bolster ocean-impact start-ups across the Asia-Pacific, signaling …

Malaysia Tightens Export Rules Amid U.S. Crackdown

KUALA LUMPUR — In a decisive move to safeguard its trade reputation, Malaysia has imposed stricter export documentation rules aimed …

Singapore’s Ruling PAP Party Secures Stronger Mandate

SINGAPORE — In the 2025 general election held on May 3, Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) achieved a decisive …