With a record 6.3 per cent increase, the country is among the 10 economies showing the most remarkable improvement in the ranking board of the WEF's leaders and fastest risers in global tourism

Hong Kong police arrested an Australian man on Sept. 30 for allegedly carrying an imitation gun into a Yau Ma Tei bar, and arrested him again the same night for allegedly damaging a police station.

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto replaced ⁠his foreign minister with a career diplomat on Thursday, in his second change to a top post in his cabinet in less than three weeks. Prabowo ‌in a cabinet reshuffle named as foreign minister, the ministry’s former permanent representative to the United Nations in New York, with the outgoing Sugiono appointed Human Development minister. The appointment of Nasir, who was Sugiono’s deputy, is expected ⁠to mark a shake-up at the ministry. It comes...

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto is replacing Listyo Sigit Prabowo as the country’s police chief with the head of the National Narcotics Agency, Suyudi Ario Seto, amid reports of police transgressions under Listyo’s watch in recent years. Chairman of the House Commission on Legal Affairs Habiburokhman confirmed on Thursday morning that the house had received a presidential letter dismissing Listyo and nominating Suyudi to the post, according to Tempo news magazine. “This morning, we...

The Circus Federation has combined traditional Vietnamese mythology with 3D mapping technology to create a visually striking stage experience. The production blends circus, music, lighting and visual effects in a contemporary way.

Translator and artist Đức Dũng is holding his first solo exhibition at the Việt Nam Fine Arts Museum, creating a distinctive blend of scientific and technological thinking with philosophical depth expressed through painting.

HCM City Radio and Television (HTV), part of the HCM City Press, Radio and Television Agency, and TFS Studio have announced Bãi Săn, an AI-powered short-form series.

The exhibition is curated by Đặng Thùy Anh as part of the second season of the Solomarathon 2026 programme at Á Space.

For the first time in the history of the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, three Asian universities have entered the global top 15, led by two Chinese institutions.

The Youth Cinema Festival 2026 (Youth CineFest 2026) kicked off in HCM City on Tuesday, featuring a series of film screenings, the project market, and exchanges with filmmakers.

Beyond his own practice, he played a pivotal role in the development of contemporary art in Việt Nam by establishing Salon Natasha, one of the country’s first independent art spaces.

Just under a third of Singaporeans, or 31.4 per cent, believe that nuclear energy promises a clean power source with the greatest potential in the city state, representing the highest acceptance rate in Southeast Asia, a new study has found. The approval rate represented an 11.1 per cent increase from 2024, the Southeast Asia Climate Outlook 2026 Survey found, even as solar energy continued to be the most popular choice. Singapore is studying advanced nuclear technologies, including small...

Ho Chi Minh City is bracing for continued heavy afternoon and evening rainfall, with downpours expected to intensify on Oct. 5 and 6, raising the risk of flooding in low-lying areas.

Deputy chairperson says the academic seems unable to avoid fanning flames, turning everything into racial issues.

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The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has expressed concern over reports of high “no-show” rates among medical officers assigned to permanent postings in Sabah and Sarawak. The medical body urged the government to take action by reverting to a percentage-based allowance and introducing incentives to attract and retain healthcare workers in East Malaysia. MMA president Sivanaesan Letchumanan pointed to reports which said that a number of medical officers failed to report for their permanent...

Malaysia's capital topped a global pollution ranking on Wednesday and nearby Singapore came in third, with smoke from wildfires in neighboring Indonesia blamed for the unhealthy conditions.

Japan toughened on Thursday requirements for foreigners wanting to obtain permanent residency, as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's push to tighten immigration controls.

Khoo says DAP invited to Bersatu dinner on Monday, decided 'not to get involved'.

Various New Age-associated beliefs conflict with Islamic teachings.

Danish jewellery maker Pandora opened a US$150 million factory in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday, its largest manufacturing facility and its first production site outside Thailand as it bids to diversify its manufacturing footprint and bolster supply-chain resilience. The Vietnam factory, Pandora’s fourth worldwide, will increase the company’s overall manufacturing capacity by around 50 per cent and is expected to employ 7,000 workers once it is fully operational. The company sold 112 million...

The festival will feature khèn (Mông panpipe) performances, exhibitions, traditional craft demonstrations, culinary activities, sporting events and folk games.

Dispute comes amid preparations for Malacca state election.

Dispute comes amid preparations for Malacca state election.

UPDATED 2.36PM | Indonesian authorities demolish structures with pool, gym, planned golf simulator.

The symphony Evergreen Friendship was a large-scale symphonic work meticulously composed by collaborative effort involving four Chinese and four Vietnamese composers in an effort to foster a spirit of creativity and promote exchange and mutual understanding between the peoples and artists of the two countries.

UPDATED 3.47PM | Funds were meant for solar power project in Pahang.

The works celebrate Hà Nội’s heritage in both its quiet, timeworn character and its vivid, vibrant scenes.

The plan, released in early July this year, gives an opportunity to deeply embed those values ​​into daily life and transform them into standards of action.

Kampung Tunku rep, a suicide attempt survivor, speaks about her advocacy work.