Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam have signed a joint development agreement to explore the potential import of offshore wind energy from Vietnam.

Trilateral Deal Aims to Export Vietnam’s Offshore Wind to ASEAN Neighbours

Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam have signed a joint development agreement to explore the potential import of offshore wind energy from Vietnam. The agreement represents a coordinated effort to promote cross-border renewable electricity trade and decarbonisation in Southeast Asia. Malaysia’s MY Energy Consortium, which includes Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and Petronas, will collaborate with PetroVietnam Technical […]

Businesses operating as unincorporated partnerships in the UAE can now choose to be taxed as full legal entities, according to a recent Cabinet Decision issued by the Ministry of Finance.

UAE Reforms Partnership Tax Rules, Opens Door to New Corporate Benefits

Businesses operating as unincorporated partnerships in the UAE can now choose to be taxed as full legal entities, according to a recent Cabinet Decision issued by the Ministry of Finance. This optional amendment permits eligible partnerships to apply to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) for approval to be regarded as corporations for tax purposes. According […]

The United States has received a luxury Boeing 747-8 aircraft from Qatar, which will be used as part of the Air Force One fleet.

Pentagon Receives State-of-the-Art Boeing 747-8 from Qatar for Trump’s Travel

The United States has received a luxury Boeing 747-8 aircraft from Qatar, which will be used as part of the Air Force One fleet. The Pentagon said on Wednesday that U.S. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth accepted the aircraft, valued at around $400 million, as a gift from the Qatari royal family. Sean Parnell, the […]

French President Emmanuel Macron is travelling to Southeast Asia to strengthen France's reputation as a trusted and transparent global partner.

Macron Highlights Rules-Based Trade on Asia Visit to Strengthen Regional Trust

French President Emmanuel Macron is travelling to Southeast Asia to strengthen France’s reputation as a trusted and transparent global partner. As geopolitical tensions between the United States and China escalate, Macron seeks to position France and the European Union as credible alternatives without political conditions. French officials indicated that his visit will indicate a commitment […]

On Friday at 10:30 a.m., Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Rising North East Investors Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

Spotlight on North East’s Growth as PM Launches Investors Summit

On Friday at 10:30 a.m., Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Rising North East Investors Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The two-day event, held on May 23 and 24, aims to promote the North East Region (NER) as a booming investment location. It will bring together key stakeholders, including politicians, domestic and […]

On Thursday, two Indian all-party delegations met with Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and UAE Minister for Tolerance Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak to underline India's strong opposition to terrorism.

United Against Terror: Indian MPs Brief Japan, UAE Leaders on Counter-Terror Push

On Thursday, two Indian all-party delegations met with Japan’s Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and UAE Minister for Tolerance Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak to underline India’s strong opposition to terrorism. The delegation to Japan, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, highlighted India’s cross-party commitment to combating terrorism. Iwaya underlined Japan’s support for India’s anti-terror activities […]

The United Arab Emirates has made a significant step in the regional artificial intelligence field by launching Falcon Arabic, an advanced Arabic-language

UAE Champions Arabic Language with New AI Innovation Amid Gulf Tech Boom

The United Arab Emirates has made a significant step in the regional artificial intelligence field by launching Falcon Arabic, an advanced Arabic-language AI model announced at the 2024 “Make it in the Emirates” forum. His Excellency Faisal Al Bannai’s announcement demonstrates the UAE’s ambition to lead the Gulf’s rapidly expanding AI environment. Falcon Arabic, developed […]

On May 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch 103 redeveloped Amrit Stations throughout 86 districts in 18 Indian states.

India’s Railway Transformation Gets a Boost as PM Modi Launches Major Projects on May 22

On May 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch 103 redeveloped Amrit Stations throughout 86 districts in 18 Indian states. The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme has invested over ₹1,100 crore in revamping stations to improve passenger experience and celebrate India’s unique cultural history. PM Modi will oversee the inauguration from Bikaner, including a visit to […]

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a crucial meeting to analyse and improve the performance of India's tourist industry.

Government Charts Fresh Strategy to Boost Travel Across India

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a crucial meeting to analyse and improve the performance of India’s tourist industry. The high-level meeting came in the aftermath of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in a significant drop in tourist traffic and prompted safety worries across the country. Union […]

Thailand and the Republic of Maldives have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen public health cooperation.

New Health Partnership Signed Between Thailand and Maldives at World Health Assembly

Thailand and the Republic of Maldives have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen public health cooperation. The agreement was signed on May 21, 2025, at the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. Thailand’s Deputy Minister of Public Health, Dej-is Khaothong, and the Maldives’ Minister of Health, Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim, signed the agreement on […]