Japan's parliament elected Sanae Takaichi as the country's first female prime minister, a historic event in Japanese politics. The conservative leader promised to strengthen national defence and deepen the Japan-US alliance ahead of President Donald Trump's visit next week.

Japan Elects First Woman Prime Minister Amid Political Realignment

Japan’s parliament elected Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister, a historic event in Japanese politics. The conservative leader promised to strengthen national defence and deepen the Japan-US alliance ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit next week. Takaichi replaced outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba after the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) suffered major electoral […]

Indonesia has been named the partner nation for this year's Bali Yatra, Odisha's largest maritime trade and cultural festival, which will be held in Cuttack from November 5 to 12.

Bali Yatra 2024: Indonesia Joins Odisha in Celebrating Ancient Maritime Ties

Indonesia has been named the partner nation for this year’s Bali Yatra, Odisha’s largest maritime trade and cultural festival, which will be held in Cuttack from November 5 to 12. The Cuttack district administration announced that it would celebrate ancient Kalinga’s long-standing maritime relations with the Indonesian islands of Bali, Java, and Sumatra. Officials stated […]

Vietnam and Finland have expanded their bilateral relations through a series of cooperation agreements signed during Party Chief To Lam's official visit to Helsinki.

Vietnam and Finland Sign Key Agreements on Technology, Aviation, and Cybersecurity

Vietnam and Finland have expanded their bilateral relations through a series of cooperation agreements signed during Party Chief To Lam’s official visit to Helsinki. The visit coincided with the promotion of Vietnam-Finland relations to a strategic partnership, marking the turning point in their long-standing diplomatic relationship. Viettel Group and Finland’s ICEYE have signed a Memorandum […]

Malaysia and India are set to elevate their bilateral relations to a more strategic and comprehensive level, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced.

Malaysia and India Aim to Deepen Bilateral Relations Through Strategic Cooperation

Malaysia and India are set to elevate their bilateral relations to a more strategic and comprehensive level, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced. He revealed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had personally called him to discuss plans to strengthen collaboration between Putrajaya and New Delhi. Anwar stated that India is an important […]

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has unveiled a new initiative called BLOOM (Borderless, Liquid, Open, Online, Multi-currency), which aims to enhance digital payments using tokenised bank deposits and regulated stablecoins.

BLOOM Initiative Marks Singapore’s Next Step in Tokenised Finance

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has unveiled a new initiative called BLOOM (Borderless, Liquid, Open, Online, Multi-currency), which aims to enhance digital payments using tokenised bank deposits and regulated stablecoins. The effort intends to make settlement faster, safer, and more efficient across numerous currencies, including the major G10 and Asian currencies. BLOOM will initially […]

Singapore celebrated 60 years of diplomatic relations with India with a brilliant sunflower exhibition at Gardens by the Bay.

Sunflower Surprise’ Blooms to Celebrate Six Decades of India-Singapore Friendship

Singapore celebrated 60 years of diplomatic relations with India with a brilliant sunflower exhibition at Gardens by the Bay. The event, known as “Sunflower Surprise,” was launched by India’s High Commissioner to Singapore, Dr Shilpak Ambule, in the presence of Singaporean Minister Indranee Rajah and other dignitaries. The 105-hectare urban park was transformed into a […]

Piyush Goyal, India's Commerce and Industry Minister, has urged nations in the Global South to unite and present a cohesive front to overcome growing uncertainty and distrust in global commerce.

Global South Must Present United Voice to Safeguard Trade Equity: Goyal

Piyush Goyal, India’s Commerce and Industry Minister, has urged nations in the Global South to unite and present a cohesive front to overcome growing uncertainty and distrust in global commerce. Goyal stated during the 16th Session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva that the rules-based international system was being […]

Union Minister Piyush Goyal has emphasised a large increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into India, stating that the country is becoming a more appealing destination for international investors.

Piyush Goyal Highlights Robust Foreign Investment Flow into India’s Banking Sector

Union Minister Piyush Goyal has emphasised a large increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into India, stating that the country is becoming a more appealing destination for international investors. According to Goyal, investors from around the world have announced plans to invest more than Rs 50,000 crore in India’s financial and banking sector in a […]

Malaysia has emerged as a regional leader in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0) through its MyDIGITAL Corporation, which is driving the nation’s digital transformation agenda.

Malaysia Strengthens Digital Transformation Through MYCentre4IR

Malaysia has emerged as a regional leader in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0) through its MyDIGITAL Corporation, which is driving the nation’s digital transformation agenda. The institution is responsible for implementing the National Digital Economy Blueprint and the National Fourth Industrial Revolution Policy, which aim to accelerate advancements in new technology. Adrian Marcellus, CEO of […]

India and Malaysia are set to strengthen collaboration in the semiconductor industry, which has been highlighted as a key pillar of the two countries' future economic partnership.

Malaysia Eyes Strategic Partnership with India in Chip Manufacturing

India and Malaysia are set to strengthen collaboration in the semiconductor industry, which has been highlighted as a key pillar of the two countries’ future economic partnership. Malaysian Deputy Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong stated at the recent India-ASEAN Strategic Dialogue that both countries’ semiconductor ecosystems complement one another, providing chances to […]