The entry of Ascend Airways Malaysia Sdn Bhd into the aviation industry will probably herald a flying hole in Malaysia. This is because the airline is set to operate two Boeing B737-800s and four B737 MAX 8s by the end of 2025, with a different flying model. Unlike previous would-be upstart airlines that had to contend with the hop-long haul …

Vietnam’s first radar earth observation satellite LOTUSat-1 has been successfully developed and is prepared for launch. The satellite produced under the joint efforts of the Vietnam National Space Center (VNSC) and Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation is a major milestone for the nation’s space program. Financed by a special loan from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the project is based on a …

The Indian government places a tariff of up to USD 986 per tonne on Trichloro isocyanuric acid when imported from China and Japan. This duty remains active for five years to defend domestic producers against cheap imports that injure their operations. The DGTR found that Indian producers experienced harm from dumped goods from China and Japan so the Finance Ministry …

Hold on to your hearts, Little Monsters! The pop sensation Lady Gaga makes her grand return to Singapore this May with four amazing performances at the National Stadium. Fans must put a big circle around May 18 on the calendar, when she will appear with additional shows on May 19, 21, and 24. Singapore will be her only stop in …

As per state media reports, Myanmar military government declared the general election timings, scheduled for December 2025 or January 2026. For the first time, the junta has given a clear timeframe relating to long-promised polls since the country fell into crisis in 2021, the country’s military government announced today. Myanmar has been a war zone since the military government kicked …

India and Malaysia are strengthening their palm oil trade relations with a new awareness campaign to promote the nutritional and health values of Malaysian palm oil. The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) and the Oil Technologists Association of India (OTAI) have entered into an agreement to promote sustainable development in the palm oil industry by focusing on misconceptions in the …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday made a commitment of unflinching support to safeguard women’s rights and ensure their advancement on International Women’s Day. In his message Marcos commended the resilience and strength of Filipino women, highlighting their crucial role in building the country’s history. “As we celebrate International Women’s Day and National Women’s Month, we honor the countless …

A Big Move for a Greener Future Malaysia is going for a greener future with a new law to become a top player in carbon capture, usage, and storage (CCUS). On Thursday, March 6, the government passed a law that sets up the rules for CCUS, a way to cut pollution and fight climate change. CCUS: Not Just Green but …

The Musso EV was introduced by KG Mobility on March 5, making South Korea enter the electric pickup truck future. A first into the country, this becoming electric, set the standards for zero-emissions utility trucks.The grand launch ceremony took place at KG Mobility headquarters in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, albeit unaccompanied by dignitaries from BYD, the Chinese battery supplier. Strong, Efficient, …

Andrew Cross, a well known YouTuber who used the handle ‘Desert Drifter’ died on March 4, 2025, at the age of 36. He died a month after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a severe car accident on January 31. Andrew was put on life support after the accident and his family kept everyone updated on his status through posts …