Malaysia
Malaysia PM faces electoral setback as allies fall in Sabah state polls
The flags of Perikatan Nasional party and Pakatan Harapan near a polling station in Malaysia. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s allies were trounced in a regional election, results showed on Sunday, a grim first electoral test for the leader after three years in office. Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan coalition won just one […]
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Millennials are driving a sports tourism boom — and spending big to do it. Here’s why
Vince Nguyen, a 39-year-old entrepreneur based in Vietnam, spends a few hundreds almost every month traveling to other countries to play pickleball. The sport, which began as a pastime after injuring himself in American football, has since become central to his lifestyle, as he plays it for two to four hours almost daily. Since he […]
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China in the global plane market: Malaysia Airlines welcomes the idea of buying Comac planes
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Nasaruddin A. Bakar of Malaysia Airlines discusses fleet expansion plans, and Malaysia’s commitment to purchase 30 aircraft. He also says the company is ‘very open’ to purchasing from other plane manufacturers, and discusses the possible in-flight alcohol ban. Source
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Japan’s Nikkei 225 crosses 50,000 for the first time, leading gains in the region
Japan’s Nikkei 225 breached the 50,000 mark for the first time Monday, leading regional gains as investors cheered progress in U.S.-China trade talks and strong momentum from Wall Street. The benchmark index rose over 2%, while the Topix added 1.61%. South Korea’s Kospi jumped 1.83% after hitting a record high on Friday, while the small-cap […]
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Where Asians want to travel in Asia in 2025
Bali. Bangkok. The Maldives. These destinations often top “bucket lists” for global travelers, but travelers from Asia-Pacific are planning trips to other destinations in the region, search data from Booking.com this year showed. The data, which analyzes searches from Jan. 1 to June 30, showed travel interest in Asia-Pacific varies by country. However, one country […]
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These are the 10 most and least affordable countries in the world in 2025, according to expats
As rising living costs and global economic uncertainty continue to strain many financially, some expats have found that moving overseas can be easier on their wallet. For the fifth consecutive year, Vietnam is the most affordable country in the world for expats, ranking first out of 46 destinations when it comes to personal finances, according to the 2025 […]
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This Asian data center hub is quietly grappling with the massive costs of AI: energy and water
The artificial intelligence boom has brought with it hundreds of billions of dollars in investments and promises of economic growth . But the infrastructure required is demanding massive amounts of energy and resources. One lesser-known example of that dilemma can be found in the southern tip of Malaysia, which has quietly become one of Southeast […]
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Singaporeans are avoiding the U.S. more than other Asian travelers. Here’s why
Southeast Asians are skipping trips to the United States this year — for a variety of reasons. Singaporeans, however, are rejecting it at greater levels than others, a survey of 6,000 regional travelers showed. The survey commissioned by CNBC Travel showed 7% of Singaporeans said their interest in visiting the U.S. increased this year, […]
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Malaysia PM sees possible reduction in U.S. tariffs, but growth to miss target
Malaysia will actively build trade relations with other countries, such as China, Russia and Brazil, instead of waiting for the impact of potential U.S. trade tariffs, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday. Sean Gallup | Getty Images News | Getty Images There is a possibility that Malaysia can negotiate a reduction in threatened U.S. tariffs as Washington has agreed to further […]
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Why the Panama Canal is a big, long-term prize in Trump’s global trade war
The Panama Canal has spent the past few years battling extreme weather, with the El Niño phenomenon and severe drought leading to a water-level crisis. Now, it’s President Trump’s trade war that is threatening the global trade gateway. A critical passage for U.S. East Coast bound ocean freight container traffic, the Panama Canal is facing […]
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