State media in Vietnam have reported that 37 people were killed after a boat carrying tourists capsized during a sudden thunderstorm. Five people remain missing.
Vietnam official urges public to cancel lawbreaking celebrities
Vietnam's top broadcasting regulator is urging social media platforms, brands and audiences to cut ties with celebrities who break the law for profit.
Bank of Japan holds rates steady, open to future hike – as it happened
The Bank of Japan kept policy rate at 0.5% and said it can resume hikes if economy and inflation meet expectations.
Ships With Russian Oil Idle Off India as Refiners Seek Steer
At least four oil tankers laden with Russian crude are waiting off India’s western coast, as the Asian country’s purchases of the commodity come under the spotlight amid pressure from the US and ...
Azerbaijan to export 1.2 billion cubic metres of gas to Syria through Turkey annually
Azerbaijan will export 1.2 billion cubic metres (bcm) of gas annually through Turkey to Syria from the BP-operated Shah Deniz gas field in the Azeri Caspian Sea, a senior official at Azeri state ...
SOCAR: Azerbaijan to Export 1.2 Billion bcm of Gas to Syria Through Türkiye Annually
Azerbaijan will export 1.2 billion cubic meters of gas annually to Syria from the BP-operated Shah Deniz gas field in the Azeri Caspian Sea, a senior official at Azeri state energy company SOCAR told ...
Sri Lanka dreams big with launch of snazzy entertainment city in Colombo
Experience luxury at City of Dreams Colombo, a world-class integrated resort redefining Sri Lanka's tourism landscape.
Houthis threaten to attack any ship from countries that do business with Israel
The Houthi rebel group has threatened to attack merchant ships belonging to any company or nation that does business with Israel as part of a new phase of attacks aimed at the Jewish state.
Myanmar remains upbeat on trade talks despite 40% Trump tariffs
Myanmar’s military government said it remains upbeat on reaching a deal with the US to see a decrease in US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs of 40% on goods from the Southeast Asian country.
Singapore: Jail and fine for Myanmar man linked to case involving three bank accounts that received over US$531mil in total
A man linked to a case involving three bank accounts that received more than US$531 million (over S$680 million) in total was sentenced to two years' jail and a fine of S$109,000 on July 30.