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The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) is backing the government’s plan to let public officials work from home ahead of the 46th ASEAN Summit. The MEF points out that steps should be taken to guarantee there is no disruption for companies in areas where the summit results in temporary closures. Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman, head of the Malaysian Employers …

The UAE’s bilateral ties with the ASEAN countries are becoming more robust and to highlight that the mid-2023 foundation that was laid between UAE and Cambodia reinforces the comprehensive economic partnership between the two nations. Also, it aims to eliminate the barriers which were interrupting the flourishing trade that helps to promote the investment for deeper economic cooperation. In January …

China’s exports of steel to ASEAN countries had significantly sky-rocketed in Q1-2025, with an astounding 36.55 million tons traded within the region – a 32% y/o/y increase or about 70% of China’s total steel exports in the quarter. Malaysia and Vietnam have been severely affected as there were increases in import of steel by 71.3% and 68.5% respectively. This avalanche …

First time, a strategic five year initiative has been agreed between Imagica Group who are from Japan and Cannes, in the 90 years of the company’s history. Their all-around video services will now be known globally, as they agreed to support the emerging filmmakers at Cannes. And the upcoming or budding movie makers will maintain a long-term relationship with the …

The leading and the successful agency HYBE and eggiscoming has unveiled a new notification regarding the upcoming new variety show ‘Nana Guesthouse’ featuring the acclaimed TV presenter Na Young Suk and the popular K-pop boy band SEVENTEEN in it. This has been officially confirmed by the agency this morning and fans are buzzing to witness this brand new show of …

With the aim of honoring the stellar performers and achievers in the music industry of South Korea, the yearly prestigious event is taking place in Korea. And the 34th Seoul Music Awards 2025 organised by Sports Seoul and Y Global Music will take place at Inspire Arena. Traditionally, this event would be scheduled in January or February but for this …

Sony is known for catering premium quality in all types of electronics products they make for their users with their maximum efforts for providing a better performance. And they have dropped the teaser with the tagline of ‘NEXT ONE is Coming’ late Wednesday, about their upcoming launch which is a flagship smartphone Xperia 1 VII. They have enhanced the features …

Music is a strongest medium to connect ourselves with the soul and any individual around the world because the emotion is beyond languages. And this is the reason both the regional and global music albums and songs are listened by the music lovers without any resistance. Like South Korea, Japan also has diverse solo and group music teams who entice …

During the speech at the Financing Asia’s Transition Conference the minister of environment in Malaysia called on ASEAN nations to enhance regional climate collaboration because of evolving global climate policy commitments. Southeast Asian governments must join forces according to Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad after America modified its stance toward climate policy. Nik Nazmi noted in his Wednesday video presentation that …

The fifth prisoner exchange took place on 6 May 2025 between Russia and Ukraine involving 205 prisoners and it is the 64th exchange since the outbreak of this conflict which dates three years ago. These humanitarian initiatives of UAE highlights the powerful demonstration of their growing role as a ‘Global Peace Broker’ by successfully mediating for the prisoner exchange more …