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The event brought together scientists, experts and managers from state agencies, universities, research institutes and professional organisations at home and abroad, as well as representatives of the descendants of the Lý Hoa Sơn clan in the Republic of Korea.

BUDGET 2027 | PM's 'wa'ad nasional' ensures no one is left behind.

BUDGET 2027 | Rare words, wisdom from various languages used to emphasise duties of a responsible govt.

BUDGET 2027 | MMA says Malaysia is still facing a shortage of nearly 11,000 specialists.

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Malaysia plans to spend 460 billion ringgit (US$112.6 billion) under its 2027 budget, expanding welfare assistance and tax relief while retaining fuel subsidies as households contend with higher living costs. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is also finance minister, presented the spending plan in parliament on Friday as his government faces pressure for an early election following a series of state poll defeats. Anwar said the budget should be judged on “whether more people can live with...

BUDGET 2027 | The move is to curb the employment of undocumented migrants.

The Philippines is developing a national road map to combat child labour as part of a broader push across Southeast Asia, where poverty and insecure livelihoods continue to drive children into work despite government efforts to stamp out the practice. But analysts warn that policy commitments alone will not be enough without stronger support for vulnerable families, better access to education and more effective enforcement of child protection laws. On September 23 and 24, government officials,...

Long queues formed at McDonald's outlets in Singapore on Oct. 8 for limited-edition merchandise tied to K-pop star G-Dragon, and one crowded outlet was seen with its shutters pulled down.

A Hà Nội cookery class is giving foreign visitors a hands-on introduction to Vietnamese food and culture. The experience starts at a local market, where they discover fresh ingredients before preparing everyday dishes and learning about traditional cooking techniques and the stories behind Vietnamese cuisine.

BUDGET 2027 | Borrowers earning RM2,501-RM3,000 will only be required to pay a minimum RM50 monthly.

Guests will have the chance to learn about Việt Nam, particularly the history of Gia Định, Sài Gòn and modern-day HCM City, through stories of local residents and places featured in the books.