Politics

Thai PM delays casino bill review amid protests

Thailand’s Entertainment Complex (EC) bill, which includes provisions to legalise casinos, has been delayed as Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra…

3 weeks ago

Trump nominates political appointee to be US ambassador to Singapore

US President Donald Trump has nominated entrepreneur Anji Sinha as his pick for the next US ambassador to Singapore, one…

3 weeks ago

Singapore gov’t backs pressured SMEs

Singapore’s business environment is set to face multiple challenges in 2025, with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) expecting continued pressure…

1 month ago

Thai PM backs Songkhla as new tourism hub

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has visited the country's southern provinces, promising new investments and infrastructure projects as part of…

1 month ago

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

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