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Tons of Vietnamese durian and chillies went to waste due to excessive pesticide levels.

Japan Smashes Tons of Vietnamese Durian, Chillies

Maureen Santos - 2023-12-04

Due to excessive chemical residues, Japan destroyed tons of Vietnamese durian and chillies that surpassed Japanese standards. Excessive Chemical Residues in Vietnamese Durian and Chillies Japan...

Bataan lawmakers voted "No" to Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Act.

Bataan Legislators Voted Against Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Act

2023-11-30

By 2024, consumers must expect a slight increase in palm oil prices.

Malaysian Rating Corporation Predicts Conclusive Palm Oil Market Price Shift in...

2023-11-30

Philippine rice imports need additional 1 million tonne to meet the country's demand.

Deficiency in Supply Necessitates Philippines Additional Rice Imports

2023-11-22

The Marcos-Xi Talk would seek to lessen hostilities in South China Sea.

Marcos-Xi Talk Discusses Possible Ways to Minimise Hostilities in South China...

2023-11-18

Technology

Bataan lawmakers voted "No" to Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Act.

Bataan Legislators Voted Against Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Act

Meralco has signed a deal with Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp, tapping into nuclear power.

Philippines’ Meralco to Explore Nuclear Power with Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation

Data breach in Singapore's Marina Bay Sands Resorts affected thousands of hundreds of members.

Data Breach Attacks Hundreds of Thousands of Marina Bay Sands Resort...

Politics

Muhyiddin Yassin decided to remain as the Bersatu Party president.

Muhyiddin Yassin Keeps His Position as President of Bersatu Party

Maureen Santos - 2023-11-26

Malaysian former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin would no longer abandon his position as the president of the Bersatu Party following his previous announcement of...

The Marcos-Xi Talk would seek to lessen hostilities in South China Sea.

Marcos-Xi Talk Discusses Possible Ways to Minimise Hostilities in South China...

2023-11-18

The Kuala Lumpur charges Syed Saddiq with corruption.

Malaysian High Court Judge Charges MUDA President, Saddiq Syed with Corruption

2023-11-09

Environment

Tons of Vietnamese durian and chillies went to waste due to excessive pesticide levels.

Japan Smashes Tons of Vietnamese Durian, Chillies

Maureen Santos - 2023-12-04

Due to excessive chemical residues, Japan destroyed tons of Vietnamese durian and chillies that surpassed Japanese standards. Excessive Chemical Residues in Vietnamese Durian and Chillies Japan...

By 2024, consumers must expect a slight increase in palm oil prices.

Malaysian Rating Corporation Predicts Conclusive Palm Oil Market Price Shift in...

2023-11-30

Mali, the Sri Lankan elephant died at the age of 49 at the Philippines' Manila Zoo.

Mali, ‘Loneliest Elephant in the World’ Dies at 49 in Manila...

2023-11-29

Opinion

World War III is looming and Singapore Defence Chief is appealing to involved nations to become more diplomatic.

World War III: Is It Happening Already?

2023-05-04

China extends its help to Cambodia by sending a team of its traditional Chinese medicine experts to provide training and do medical tasks.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Specialists to Help Cambodia Curb Covid-19

2022-01-26

The discovery of a new tarantula species, called Taksinus Bambus is one of the many reasons why Thai forests needs conservation.

Tarantula Species that Lives on Bamboo, Discovered in Thailand

2022-01-23

Thailand is one of the ASEAN countries that is now enduring the soaring inflation rate of basic commodities, including pork, fuel, and more.

Thailand’s Soaring Inflation Rate Getting Worse

2022-01-16

Indonesia temporarily lifted its ban on coal export and gave the "go" signal to 14 vessels to deliver its coal to other Asian countries.

Indonesia’s Ban on Coal Export Temporarily Lifted

2022-01-11

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