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Malaysia and Singapore Boost Maritime Cybersecurity Cooperation to Counter Escalating Risks

By Kanika
December 28, 2025
in :  Malaysia
Malaysia Singapore maritime cybersecurity cooperation

Malaysia and Singapore are also increasing collaboration in combating increasing cyber menaces in the maritime sphere since digital menaces are now targeting ports, shipping routes and other critical underwater infrastructures. The relocation underscores how Malaysia, Singapore strengthen maritime cybersecurity ties amid rising threats through alignment of strategies, expertise and development of resilience of the region. As the two countries are …

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Vietnam and Malaysia Lead Asia as Multiple Nations Outperform Thailand in Tourism in 2025

By Kanika
December 28, 2025
in :  Lifestyle
Vietnam and Malaysia surpassing Thailand tourism performance

The travel market in Asia is experiencing a historic change in the year 2025 with several nations registering remarkable rises in the number of visitors. Other trendy changes include the overtake of Vietnam and Malaysia surpassing Thailand tourism performance becoming a considerable pattern of the year. With an active government policy, easy visa regulations, better connectivity and diversified tourist products, …

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Malaysia Airlines Clinches ITTA 2025 Award as Most Improved International Airline

By Kanika
December 27, 2025
in :  Malaysia
Malaysia Airlines

The award of the most improved international airline as the winner of the most improved international airline in the ITTA 2025 Award is a great milestone considering the transformation experienced by Malaysia Airlines in the world of aviation. The award indicates the continued attention of the airline to the enhancement of services levels, the international connectivity, and the passenger experience. …

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Digital economy pact signed: World’s first region‑wide DEFA—how cross‑border data and e‑commerce will reshape ASEAN startups and jobs

By Writer writer
December 27, 2025
in :  ASEAN News
ASEAN digital economy pact

ASEAN has taken a major step in its digital integration journey with the signing of the world’s first region‑wide Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA). This landmark digital economy pact is designed to harmonise rules on cross‑border data flows, e‑commerce, digital payments, and cybersecurity across member states. For ASEAN startups and small businesses, DEFA promises easier access to customers in neighboring …

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ASEAN’s 4.5% growth slowdown: Why Vietnam and Indonesia hold steady while Thailand and Singapore lag—and what it means for jobs and inflation

By Writer writer
December 27, 2025
in :  ASEAN News
vietnam

The expansion of ASEAN is decelerating to approximately 4.5% in 2025, but not evenly across the region, and it is speculated to be due to the post-pandemic rebound. Vietnam and Indonesia are holding relatively steady thanks to resilient domestic demand, manufacturing shifts, and ongoing infrastructure investment. Thailand and Singapore, on the other hand, are drag queen due to poor globalisation, …

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The climate frontline: What repeated flood alerts in the Philippines reveal about ASEAN’s disaster diplomacy and shared early-warning systems

By Writer writer
December 27, 2025
in :  ASEAN News
climate frontline

The Philippines sits on the climate frontline, absorbing the worst impacts of intensifying storms, sea-level rise, and repeated flood alerts. The frequency and intensity of flooding associated with every typhoon season are increasing and putting pressure on local response efforts and revealing weaknesses in regional response. These recurring climate disasters are no longer isolated national emergencies; they are stress tests …

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Thailand, Japan, and Singapore Lead Asian Tourism Growth in 2025

By Kanika
December 27, 2025
in :  Lifestyle
Asian tourism growth 2025

Thailand, Japan, and Singapore are driving the growth of Asian tourism 2025 in a strong direction, especially in the year 2025. These are some of the places that are drawing millions of foreign tourists through cultural heritage, contemporary attractions, and green tourism programs. Thailand attracts tourists because of the beaches, temples and bustling cities, along with travel-friendly initiatives such as …

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Inside the 1MDB Crisis: How Malaysia’s Biggest Financial Scandal Shook Global Banking

By Kanika
December 26, 2025
in :  Malaysia
1MDB scandal

The 1MDB scandal can be considered among the biggest financial corruption examples in contemporary history revealing the fundamental shortcomings of the governmental system, financial control, and global banking. What was supposed to be a state-supported development project in Malaysia soon turned to be a multibillion-dollar scandal with international money flows, political influence, and high lifestyles. At the center of the …

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Singapore Moves to Curb One-Sided Actions in Maritime Disputes

By Kanika
December 26, 2025
in :  Singapore
Maritime Disputes

Singapore has made a big step in diplomacy so that the delicate matters relating to the maritime boundaries could be addressed in a dialogue and not confrontation. The country seeks to outsmart any party that might resort to the Unilateral Action of a maritime conflict by consolidating its legal position in the international maritime disputes. This action strengthens the long …

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Syntec Technology Strengthens Malaysia Manufacturing with RM78 Million Phase II Expansion

By Kanika
December 26, 2025
in :  Malaysia
Syntec Technology Malaysia manufacturing facility RM78 million

Syntec Technology has announced a significant growth strategy and presented Phase II development of its Malaysia manufacturing facility that is supported by an investment of more than RM78 million. This business step underlines that the company is committed to enhancing its world production chain and in response to the increasing international demand. The growth is meant to increase the capacity …

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