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BEIJING: Goose-stepping troops, armoured convoys and roaring fighter jets filled Tiananmen Square today as China staged a massive military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end…
Malaysia’s café culture is reinventing itself in 2025 with bold new flavors on the menu. From Kuala Lumpur’s hipster alleys to Penang’s heritage streets, three ingredients are taking…
In Malaysia, mornings begin with a ritual that is both comforting and energizing—breakfast. For many, the first meal of the day must be hearty enough to fuel long…
Few dishes embody the grandeur of Chinese culinary heritage quite like Peking Duck. Renowned for its paper-thin, crispy skin and tender, flavorful meat, this delicacy has travelled centuries…
Few dishes evoke as much nostalgia and debate in Malaysia and Singapore as Bak Kut Teh—a rich, fragrant pork bone soup that has travelled through centuries, regional borders,…
KUALA LUMPUR/SINGAPORE — Few bilateral relationships in Southeast Asia are as dense, interdependent and occasionally fraught as that between Malaysia and Singapore. In the last 24 months the…
Few health topics stir debate in Asia quite like the place of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) next to Western biomedicine. The short answer to whether they can work…
Malaysia’s economic journey is entering a new chapter. With GDP growth holding at 5.1% in 2024 and projections seeing sustained momentum through 2025, the nation’s long-term trajectory is…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is redefining economies across Southeast Asia. From banking chatbots to generative AI in public services, ASEAN countries are competing to secure leadership in this transformative…
In the high-stakes world of digital branding, social media pages have become a battleground for influence, reputation, and customer trust. But as competition intensifies, so do underhanded tactics.…
