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INTERACTIVE: Jom celebrate with us, Malaysia tells tourists for VM2026
From Gawai to Deepavali, Malaysia’s many festivals will be promoted as tourist attractions to lure foreign visitors for VM2026. Read full story Date: 13 December, 2025 8:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Bangladeshi jailed 10 years for helping terror group
KUALA LUMPUR: A Bangladeshi was jailed 10 years by the High Court after he pleaded guilty to supporting a terrorist group on social media. Read full story Date: 13 December, […]
Fewer stocks spur IPO hunt
Canada’s largest stock exchanges are atrophying, with the number of publicly traded companies shrinking for a fourth straight year even as the country’s stock benchmark soared past the S&P 500. […]
Pet shop joys
Every four to six weeks, financial adviser Karan Teo travels from her home in the Upper East Coast area to boutique pet hotel BreakFast At Fluffy’s in Singapore’s Joo Chiat […]
Asia-Pacific ratings hold firm
Asia-Pacific sovereigns enter 2026 with resilience, even as global demand softens and trade growth slows for several export-orientated economies. Read full story Date: 13 December, 2025 7:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Strong momentum seen for Vietnam equities
Vietnam’s stock market looks set to stride into 2026 with fresh momentum, building on what Maybank Investment Bank Research (Maybank IB) describes as one of the strongest rallies the country […]
Gold rush rolls on
Gold looks set to continue its extraordinary run in 2026, with prices poised to climb even higher amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, persistent fiscal pressures, and strong central bank demand. Read […]
Feature: From Cairo streets to UNESCO heritage — koshary tells a story shared by every Egyptian
CAIRO, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) — In the heart of Cairo, the air hangs heavy with the comforting scent of lentils, rice, and fried onions. Behind the counter of a bustling […]
Joint Saudi-Emirate delegation in Aden for talks as 32 killed in STC takeover
Dec 12 (Reuters) – A joint Saudi-Emirati military delegation arrived in Aden to discuss measures aimed at defusing tensions in southern Yemen, days after the country’s main southern separatist group […]
Bolivia judge rules ex-President Arce be held in pre-trial detention for five months
Dec 12 (Reuters) – A Bolivian judge on Friday said that ex-President Luis Arce will be held in pre-trial detention for five months following his detention earlier this week and […]