Malaysia plans to spend 460 billion ringgit (US$112.6 billion) under its 2027 budget, expanding welfare assistance and tax relief while retaining fuel subsidies as households contend with higher living costs. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is also finance minister, presented the spending plan in parliament on Friday as his government faces pressure for an early election following a series of state poll defeats. Anwar said the budget should be judged on “whether more people can live with...

BUDGET 2027 | The move is to curb the employment of undocumented migrants.

The Philippines is developing a national road map to combat child labour as part of a broader push across Southeast Asia, where poverty and insecure livelihoods continue to drive children into work despite government efforts to stamp out the practice. But analysts warn that policy commitments alone will not be enough without stronger support for vulnerable families, better access to education and more effective enforcement of child protection laws. On September 23 and 24, government officials,...

Long queues formed at McDonald's outlets in Singapore on Oct. 8 for limited-edition merchandise tied to K-pop star G-Dragon, and one crowded outlet was seen with its shutters pulled down.

A Hà Nội cookery class is giving foreign visitors a hands-on introduction to Vietnamese food and culture. The experience starts at a local market, where they discover fresh ingredients before preparing everyday dishes and learning about traditional cooking techniques and the stories behind Vietnamese cuisine.

BUDGET 2027 | Borrowers earning RM2,501-RM3,000 will only be required to pay a minimum RM50 monthly.

Guests will have the chance to learn about Việt Nam, particularly the history of Gia Định, Sài Gòn and modern-day HCM City, through stories of local residents and places featured in the books.

BUDGET 2027 | Income, retirement savings, social protection measures unveiled.

BUDGET 2027 | PM also expands tax relief to include caregiving costs, pet adoption, among others.

Experts warn that up to one-third of Bangkok could face permanent inundation by 2050 if Thailand fails to undertake sweeping water management reforms.

BUDGET 2027 | The Road Transport Act will be amended to allow this.

Lack of transparency, explanation causing distress to victim's family, Azura says.

Đà Nẵng, a coastal city in central Việt Nam, has been named the country’s only destination on Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2027 list, which features 50 destinations and travel experiences expected to inspire travellers in the year ahead.

BUDGET 2027 | New developments coming in Kulai, Nilai, Paya Rumput, and Lembah Petang.

Grace often hears other Singapore mothers debating how much private tuition their children need. Some rush to enrol their offspring in multiple classes before they turn five, while others try to resist the pressure to add lessons outside school. She enrolled her two children, now aged four and seven, in Chinese tuition when they were three to give them greater exposure to their ancestral tongue. “Neither of their parents speaks fluent Mandarin at home … I guess there is some degree of pressure...

Written reply omits names of those involved and the charges they faced.

The U.S. Transportation Department said on Wednesday it is proposing to boost grants for major transit projects ​by 10% in areas that have above-average marriage and birth rates and imposing ‌strict deadlines to ensure projects remain on schedule.

What's in the RM459.8 billion spending bill which is RM40.6 billion larger than the last one.

Malaysia’s government will boost spending on social welfare while maintaining subsidies to rein in the cost of living under its 2027 Budget unveiled on Friday, as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim seeks to shore up public support while under pressure to call for an early general election. Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) has suffered bruising defeats in a series of state elections since December, as voters expressed disapproval of his administration’s failure to deliver on promises of reforms, which had...

UPDATED 5.30PM | Anwar has tabled the national budget in Parliament.

More than 30 pigs have become unlikely social media stars at Keat Farm in Cambodia's Kampong Chhnang, splashing down bright pink water slides, diving into a pool and showing off tricks including cannonballs and underwater somersaults.

Hà Nội Drama Theatre launches 'The Moment', the first cultural industry product combining different genres of arts and technology on stage and surrounding space.

Excessive fees found to keep workers vulnerable to debt bondage, forced labour.

She pleaded with her mother not to intervene.

A collection of 88 artefacts, including ceramics, terra cotta and stone excavated at two sites at the foot of the Hải Vân Pass between May and August, was delivered to the Đà Nẵng Museum for storage and further research.

Smog more than an inconvenience or an eyesore.

Suspect, 16, was victim’s classmate, cops say as investigations continue.

A festive and solemn atmosphere can be felt across the capital, recalling the historic moment 72 years ago when victorious troops entered Hà Nội to take over the capital.

An ongoing photo exhibition in Hà Nội titled 'Women Soldiers in the Mexican Revolution' will introduce the Vietnamese public to the images and stories of women who fought in the Mexican Revolution, with their portraits taken by the late photographer Agustín Víctor Casasola.

Experts and tourism delegates convened on October 8 to discuss strategies for overcoming current challenges of Sóc Sơn Commune, located at the gateway of Hà Nội and leveraging its cultural and natural assets to boost local tourism.