The external performance of trade in Malaysia has entered into a more reserved stage as the country registers its lowest surplus of half a year. Recent information points to the sluggish pace of foreign demand, as well as the strength of importation activity fuelled by domestic product and industrial demands. This movement does not signify a crisis, but rather it …

Singapore has always been linked with iconic landmarks, such as the Marina Bay Sands and Sentosa, and there is another interesting side of the city-state that should be explored. War bunkhouses and ramshackle isles, theme parks for oddities, mangrove kayaking, and countless other offbeat things to do in Singapore are but too many examples of the unknown Singapore. It is …

The tourism scenario in Asia is changing significantly where some of the most popular destinations are planning to implement new visitor levies by the year 2025. Some of the countries implementing targeted tourism taxes include Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and India in an effort to deal with the issues of overcrowding, environmental degradation and strain on the infrastructures. All …

Once again, Singapore proved to be a world travel hub by the Travel + Leisure India’s Best Awards, with the Singapore Changi Airport Wins World’s Best Airport Title 2025. The international travellers who learn about Changi through the voting have demonstrated that the airport is of impeccable design, comfortable services, smooth travel experience, and iconic infrastructure. The innovativeness, sustainability, and …

Indonesia, Malaysia strengthen defense relationships towards regional stability as the two neighbours upscale their military cooperation to a systematic, long term framework of defence cooperation. The consolidation of the Southeast Asian defense partnership is an indication of how the regional states are adapting to the changing Indo-Pacific issues. This transparency and trust cooperation is to combat maritime crime, cyber threats, …

The Asian aviation industry is on a flurry of cancellations this week as Asia flight cancellations have been rampant and have caused havoc to routes between Singapore to South Korea. Long-haul and regional connectivity have been impacted as major airlines have cancelled more than 40 scheduled flights. Among the worst affected are travellers who are going to London, Sydney, San …

Adnan Sundra and Low (ASL), a law firm based in Malaysia has enhanced its service offering in the market by introducing a new employment advisory practice after a successful appointment of a law firm veteran Rohan Arasoo Jeyabalah as an equity partner. Jeyabalah comes with a long background in employment law, industrial relations, construction disputes and commercial litigation, which is …

South Yemen’s unity is deeply rooted in its modern political history. From the establishment of the People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen (PDRY) in 1967 until unification in 1990, the South existed as a recognized state with clearly defined borders and a centralized administration. Its governorates—Aden, Hadhramaut, Shabwa, Al-Mahrah, Lahj, Abyan, and Al-Dhalea—were governed as integral parts of one sovereign entity, …

In their clean energy transition, France-based energy giant TotalEnergies has consolidated its presence in Asia through a historic long-term deal with Google. In this agreement, renewable electricity will be provided to drive the fast growing digital infrastructure by Google in Southeast Asia. The deal is an expression of the rising requirements of hyperscale data centres with the advent of artificial …

International air connectivity is having a determining impact in transforming international tourism and new airline alliances are at the core of the transformation. This is a great move by Malaysian Airlines and Royal Air Maroc to launch their global expansion by entering into a strategic codeshare agreement. This is a timely act as Malaysia gears towards Visit Malaysia Year 2026 …