Malaysia is putting more money into its military. This is not a small change. The country's defense budget is growing fast. In 2025, it was $4. 8 billion. By 2030, it could reach $7. 2 billion. That's a big jump. The money is going towards new tech and better equipment. The government wants to make
Hong Kong is making waves in the digital money world. The city's finance chief, Paul Chan, recently talked about their plan at a big meeting in Davos. He said that mixing money and tech is cool, but rules are needed to keep things safe. Chan explained that digital money should help the real world,
Malaysia is stepping up its game to help small businesses grow. TNG Digital and EPOS have teamed up to launch EPOS360, a toolkit packed with AI features and payment options. This isn't just about making things digital; it's about giving small businesses the tools they need to compete and thrive. Th
Malaysia made a big move in 2025 to improve how lab animals are treated. They celebrated the second Asia Laboratory Animal Day (ALAD) with a three-month program. This wasn't just a one-day event. It was a series of activities from September to November. The goal? To make sure everyone involved in an
Malaysia made a big change in 2023. They stopped making the death penalty automatic for certain crimes. This move is a chance to look at how capital punishment affects people's health and well-being. The death penalty doesn't just hurt the person sentenced to die. It also affects their families, th
Thailand and Cambodia are taking steps to rebuild trust and solidify a ceasefire after weeks of violent clashes. This comes after a meeting in China, where both countries agreed to work together to prevent future conflicts. The fighting, which started early this month, has been going on for weeks.
Thailand's defence minister is set to join talks with Cambodia this weekend. The goal? To stop the fighting between these two Southeast Asian neighbors. The clashes have been going on for weeks, and it's not the first time they've had this problem. Back in July, a deal was made with the help of for
Thailand and Cambodia are at it again. This time, Thailand launched air strikes near their shared border. The Thai Air Force claimed they targeted a Cambodian military stronghold after civilians had evacuated. But Cambodia says Thailand's actions were reckless, hitting civilian homes and hurting peo
Thailand's political scene is heating up as Anutin Charnvirakul, the current caretaker leader, is set to run for prime minister in the upcoming February elections. His party, Bhumjaithai, has thrown their support behind him, hoping to ride a wave of national pride sparked by recent border tensions w
Malaysia's former leader, Najib Razak, is in the middle of a big legal fight. He's already in jail for his role in the huge 1MDB scandal. This week, two important court decisions will happen. First, the court will decide if Najib can finish his sentence at home instead of in prison. Then, they will
