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Trump’s closure of DOJ could stall 1MDB probe

Reports that US President Donald Trump administration’s Department of Justice (DOJ) shut down its elite anti-corruption unit have raised concerns…

2 months ago

Thai PM visits Xi to shore up tourism rebound

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday commended Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for her government’s “strong measures” against scam centres…

2 months ago

Malaysia, Singapore cement strategic alliance

As the incoming administration of US President Donald Trump prepares to announce tariffs, Malaysia is seeking greater alignment with Singapore,…

2 months ago

After Thailand implements global minimum corporate tax, Trump pulls plug

Thailand confirmed its adoption of the global minimum corporate tax rate of 15% on January 1, 2025, aligning with the Paris-based Organisation for…

2 months ago

Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore see digital growth

The digital sectors of Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore contributed to a 24% regional increase in profits in 2024, reaching USD…

2 months ago

Malaysia’s political landscape in 2025

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim underlined his country's plans to build trade relationships with China, Russia, and Brazil, at a…

2 months ago

Thailand aims to capitalise on US-China trade tensions

Thailand is positioning itself as a key beneficiary of the US-China trade war escalated by US President Donald Trump’s return…

2 months ago

ASEAN renewable energy expansion accelerates

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is experiencing rapid growth in renewable energy, with Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore playing…

2 months ago

USD 1bn Koh Samui bridge drilling begins

Seabed drilling has commenced for a geographical survey as part of the proposed THB 40bn (USD 1.17bn) Koh Samui bridge…

2 months ago

Turkish PM vows to double trade with Malaysia

Turkey plans to double its annual trade with Malaysia, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in Putrajaya, on 10 February,…

2 months ago