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Published on 05:04 GMT

South-east Asia sees near 150 per cent rise in heart disease, study shows

A total of 37 million people in South-east Asia suffered from cardiovascular disease in 2021 and 1.7 million died from it.PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO The number of people with cardiovascular disease surged by 148 per cent in South-east Asia over the past three …

Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government
Published on 14:53 GMT

South-east Asian banks must keep up decarbonisation efforts despite lower climate targets

[SINGAPORE] The Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) recently lowered its climate ambition requirements for member banks, but South-east Asian banks in the alliance should not interpret this as a green light to slow down their pace of decarbonisation. In fact …

Source: The Business Times Singapore - Neutral
Published on May 27, 2025

'Why support a team that loses?' - how fans in Asia moved on from Man Utd

Fifteen years ago, United ruled the roost in South Korea, with national hero Park Ji-sung winning trophy after trophy. "Back then, they were obviously the club which had the biggest fan base in South Korea," said author Lee Seung-mo. "The …

Source: BBC - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 26, 2025

Macron touts France as ‘reliable’ partner for south-east Asia

Source: The Financial Times - Neutral
Published on May 26, 2025

Jet, set, go: Titan Aviation sets up Malaysia base for South-east Asia expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Global aircraft management company, Titan Aviation has officially launched its operations in Malaysia. In a statement today, the United States (US) and Dubai-headquartered company aims to deliver its renowned operational excellence …

Source: Malay Mail - Neutral
Published on May 25, 2025

France’s Macron arrives in Vietnam for South-east Asia tour

French President Emmanuel Macron arriving at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on May 25,PHOTO: AFP HANOI - French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Vietnam on May 25 for the first leg of a South-east Asia tour, where he will pitch his country as a …

Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government
Published on May 27, 2025

China's 35 million leftover men are hunting for brides in Russia, Southeast Asia, Bangladesh and Pakistan

China's one-child policy ran for decades starting 1979 and its effects are being felt even now, almost 10 years after it was scrapped in 2015. One of the most telling aspects of the diktat has been the large number of male children born during the one- …

Source: The Economic Times - Pending
Published on May 25, 2025

South-east Asia’s folktales get a fresh remix in new ‘Penglipur Lara’ anthology

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — The publication of the book ‘Penglipur Lara: Cerita Rakyat Asia Tenggara’ is hoped to impart moral lessons and foster a love for culture, thereby strengthening national identity and self-awareness of the nation, especially among …

Source: Malay Mail - Neutral
Published on May 24, 2025

INTERACTIVE: Malaysians have highest grocery bill in South-East Asia

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians are experiencing a heavy burden when it comes to rising food prices, with data showing that they spend more on groceries than any South-East Asian country. Data from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research …

Source: The Malaysian Star - Indeterminate
Published on May 26, 2025

Asia’s rich trim US exposure, head to Europe amid tariff turmoil

[SINGAPORE] Asian private banking clients sprung into action over the past month, refusing to sit idle when faced with the whiplash in global financial markets caused by the tariff turmoil. Individuals have been rebalancing their portfolios, according to …

Source: The Business Times Singapore - Neutral