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Thailand Intensifies Efforts to Combat Influenza Outbreak

BANGKOK  – As of February 19, Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health reports a significant influenza outbreak, with 107,570 cases recorded and nine confirmed fatalities. The current infection rate has escalated to approximately 15,000 new cases weekly, a notable increase from … Continue reading Thailand Intensifies Efforts to Combat Influenza Outbreak

Thai Police Dismantle Cross-Border Fraud Syndicate

BANGKOK – Thai police have dismantled a massive US$187 million international fraud ring, arresting 10 suspects, including Chinese nationals, in a sweeping operation aimed at crippling organized cybercrime syndicates operating along the country’s borders. Authorities are now seeking 22 additional … Continue reading Thai Police Dismantle Cross-Border Fraud Syndicate

Singapore: Wet Weather for Remainder of February

SINGAPORE – The Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) has issued a weather advisory for the latter half of February, predicting moderate to heavy thundery showers predominantly in the afternoons, with some extending into the evenings. This pattern is expected to result … Continue reading Singapore: Wet Weather for Remainder of February

ITB 2025: „The World of Travel Lives Here“

BERLIN – ITB Berlin Sets New Standards Ahead of the Trade Fair: With a 95% occupancy rate, a record number of international exhibitors from 165 countries, and strong growth in key travel segments, the world’s leading tourism trade fair reflects … Continue reading ITB 2025: „The World of Travel Lives Here“

President Marcos Jr. Redefines Philippine-China Relations

MANILA – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has drawn a firm line in the sand against China, making his country’s increasingly strained relationship with Beijing a focal point of his campaign ahead of the May mid-term elections. Speaking in Mindanao, … Continue reading President Marcos Jr. Redefines Philippine-China Relations

Chip industry: Germany increasingly important player

BERLIN – Global semiconductor production is a key sector of the global economy in which Asian countries such as South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and China play a dominant role. According to a recent study conducted by the Ifo Institute … Continue reading Chip industry: Germany increasingly important player

President Erdogan’s Strategic ASEAN Tour

KUALA LUMPUR/JAKARTA –  President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s official visits to Malaysia and Indonesia signal a calculated move to strengthen Türkiye’s economic, political, and strategic engagement with Southeast Asia. This diplomatic tour, part of the “Asia Anew Initiative,” comes at a … Continue reading President Erdogan’s Strategic ASEAN Tour

Singapore: Least Corrupt Country in Asia-Pacific region

SINGAPORE –  Singapore has reclaimed its position as the least corrupt country in the Asia-Pacific region, according to Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) report. This marks the first time since 2010 that the Republic has earned this accolade, … Continue reading Singapore: Least Corrupt Country in Asia-Pacific region

Huawei revolutionizes smartwatch technology

SHENZHEN – Huawei Takes Smartwatch Technology to the Next Level. A recently filed patent reveals a groundbreaking development: a 3D fingerprint sensor that transforms the entire display of a smartwatch into a multifunctional sensor. This innovative solution enables intuitive control … Continue reading Huawei revolutionizes smartwatch technology