Malaysia recorded 16.9 million international tourist arrivals from January to May of this year, a 20% increase from the same period of 2024, the tourism ministry said.

But South Asian countries had sought to enhance regional connectivity and integration. The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation has long been in place to promote cooperation and improve ...

DRIVEN by national digitalisation strategies, rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and booming cloud computing, ...

Poorest nations set to lose out as Western countries redirect development funding to defence and domestic spending.

Despite a $4 billion pipeline from oil, the report said Chad is one of the world’s poorest countries due to a lack of ...

Asia, the most populous continent, boasts a rich tapestry of cultures, religions, and ancient civilizations. From the Indus ...

It has been noticeable for several years now — decades even — but our city has a significant and growing population of ...

YUEN FOONG KHONG is Li Ka Shing Professor of Political Science and Co-Director of the Centre on Asia and Globalization at the ...

Under President Vladimir Putin, Moscow has attempted to expand its influence in the region – with mixed results.

Each year from June to September, a series of heavy rains known as monsoons sweep through the Indian subcontinent, providing ...

TOKYO – Southeast Asia, sometimes referred to as the open growth center of the world, continues to experience rapid economic development. However, population increases and city expansions inevitably ...

South-east Asia is adapting fast to a new global order - integrating economies, investing in infrastructure and embracing forward-thinking business models, say the writers.