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"India will work to develop supply chain resilience," says EAM at AZEC Plus meeting on disruptions in energy markets

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:04:32 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday participated in the 'AZEC Plus' meeting where he underlined India's strong commitment to safe and unimpeded transit passage of maritime shipping.

Jaishankar said that India stands ready to work with like-minded partners to develop supply chain resilience.

In a post on X, he said, 'Participated in the 'AZEC Plus' meeting c

China-Laos Railway drives tropical fruit boom as durian shipments from Southeast Asia hit peak season

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:16:43 GMT

KUNMING, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Serving as a "golden passage" for tropical fruits from Southeast Asian nations to enter China, the China-Laos Railway is leveraging its logistics efficiency to help durians from the region reach the Chinese market.

Durians across Southeast Asia, including varieties from Thailand, Laos and Malaysia, are now entering their peak harvest season.

This month, the Lancang-Mekong Expre

Russia strikes key energy deal with Asian BRICS partner

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:00:03 GMT

Indonesia has agreed to buy crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas from Moscow amid global supply shocks

BRICS member Indonesia has agreed to purchase crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Russia, citing energy security concerns amid growing global supply disruptions, the Energy Ministry in Jakarta has said.

Indonesia's crude purchases from Russia have historically been limited an

Andaman Sea tragedy: 250 feared dead as overcrowded trawler carrying refugees capsizes

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:31:07 GMT

Dhaka [Bangladesh], April 15 (ANI): A massive search and rescue operation is underway in the Andaman Sea after a trawler carrying approximately 250 people, including Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals, capsized in treacherous waters on Tuesday.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) issued a joint statement expressing 'deep sorrow'

"Pure display of class": Sanjay Bangar lauds Ishan Kishan's aggressive batting vs RR

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:59:45 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 14 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer and former batting coach Sanjay Bangar praised Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) stand-in captain Ishan Kishan's aggressive batting against Rajasthan Royals (RR) that helped the team post a big total of 216/6 in 20 overs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match on Monday, and eventually win the contest by 57 runs.

With SRH batting first, Ishan K

Where will Magyar take Hungary

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:36:37 GMT

Despite all the drama, Viktor Orbans successor is still a conservative and will carry many of his promises forward into a new era

In politics, as in physics, every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Viktor Orban spent 16 years building a 'Hungarian fortress' - a state protected from migrants, liberal values, and the dictates of Brussels. But the irony of history is that the siege did not

CHINA-HAINAN-SIXTH CICPE (CN)

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:15:51 GMT

(260413) -- HAIKOU, April 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People learn about agarwood products during the sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, April 13, 2026. Jointly hosted by China's Ministry of Commerce and the Hainan provincial government, the sixth CICPE marks the first edition of the event since the Hainan Free Trade Port fully launched island-wide special custom

Indonesia's drug regulator chief highlights cooperation with China in HPV vaccine access

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:15:29 GMT

by Nurul Fitri Ramadhani and Zhang Yisheng

JAKARTA, April 13 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia is deepening its cooperation with China to broaden access to human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines and fast-track domestic vaccine development, Taruna Ikrar, head of Indonesia's Food and Drug Authority (BPOM), has said.

In a recent interview with Xinhua, Ikrar emphasized that HPV vaccination is one of the national priorities, g

INDONESIA-CHINA-COOPERATION-HPV VACCINE

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:45:30 GMT

(260413) -- JAKARTA, April 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Vino Soaduon, production director at Indonesian biopharmaceutical company Etana, is pictured during an interview with Xinhua in Jakarta, Indonesia, April 10, 2026. TO GO WITH "Shot of hope: China partnership expands HPV vaccine access for Indonesian women" (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)

(SP)INDONESIA-SIDOARJO-FOOTBALL-AFF U17 BOYS-CHAMPIONSHIP-AUSTRALIA VS BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:15:49 GMT

(260411) -- SIDOARJO, April 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Georgio Hassarati (2nd L) of Australia shoots during the Group C match between Australia and Brunei Darussalam at the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) U-17 Boys Championship 2026 in Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia, April 11, 2026. (Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua)

"Era of Sooryavanshi has begun": Karim after RR opener's fireworks against RCB

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:00:46 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 11 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Saba Karim hailed the Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, for his knock against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), saying that the opener's 'era has begun', noting how his strike rotation after a fiery powerplay start reflects a 'sound mindset'.

The 15-year-old Sooryavanshi continued to deliver merciless hitting against the lik

Haryana STF arrests notorious criminal Sahil Rana linked to Bhupi gang

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:01:44 GMT

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], April 11 (ANI): Special Task Force (STF), Haryana, on Friday successfully deported gangster Sahil Chauhan alias Sahil Rana, a notorious and dreaded criminal operating with inter-state linkages from Thailand, police said.

This is the fifth deportation secured by STF (H) in 2026. Earlier, Ankit Shokeen, Aman Bhainswal, Sombir Motta and Shilu Dahar were deported.

STF Haryana chief

IPL 2026: Five reasons why 'Rivalry Week' promises to thrill

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:32:08 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 11 (ANI): The 2026 edition of the IPL is heating up, with teams gradually settling on their best XIs and gaining a better understanding of their home conditions as the tournament progresses. Two weeks in, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings, and Delhi Capitals look the most settled in terms of balance, squad depth, and players delivering consistently.

Now, with 'Ri

Critically endangered Borneo orangutan born at Madrid zoo

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:43:20 GMT

A critically endangered Borneo orangutan has been born atMadrid's zoo, described by keepers as strong and developing normally.

After an eight-and-a-half-month pregnancy, mother Surya gave birth to a male weighing about 1.5 kilos on April 2, the Madrid Zoo Aquarium said in a statement.

The zoo released a video showing Surya cradling the newborn, which will be named through a public vote from a list of option

Indonesia's New Military Partnership With The US Might Upset Some BRICS Supporters

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:00:26 GMT

So many were duped by Alt-Media charlatans over the years into thinking that this economic-financial group is also a security bloc when it never was, still isn't, nor ever will be one.

Indonesia and the US announ

Singapore: Halt Imminent Execution for Cannabis Trafficking

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:30:00 GMT

(London, April 15, 2026) - The Singaporean government should immediately halt the execution of Omar bin Yacob Bamadhaj, scheduled for April 16, 2026, for trafficking cannabis, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, Capital Punishment Justice Project (CPJP), and Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network (ADPAN) said today.

Singaporean authorities A file photo of China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. /VCG

The navy of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command conducted routine patrols from April 9 to 12 in the South China Sea, spokesperson Zhai Shichen said on Monday.

Zhai said the Philippines had rallied extra-regional countries to carry out so-called "joint patrols," stirring up troubles in the South C

Australia to streamline fertilizer imports: agriculture minister

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:45:10 GMT

CANBERRA, April 16 (Xinhua) -- The Australian government on Thursday announced it will streamline the import process for fertilizers to mitigate supply issues caused by the conflict in the Middle East.

Julie Collins, minister for agriculture, fisheries and forestry, said in a statement that the government will implement the streamlined border processes following consultation with peak industry body Fertilizer Au

Malaysia to step up enforcement against illegal e-waste

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:15:24 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia will step up enforcement efforts against the import of illegal electronic waste (e-waste) into the country, including setting up a special port branch, Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Arthur Joseph Kurup said on Wednesday.

The special unit will be managed by the ministry's Department of Environment (DOE), Arthur told reporters on the side

Malaysian experts, scholars gather to explore future of Malaysia-China cooperation

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:45:25 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Xinhua) -- The Malaysia-China Governance and Cooperation Media Exchange and Appreciation Night was held here on Tuesday, bringing together representatives from government, think tanks and the media to discuss policy coordination and practical cooperation between the two countries.

The event focused on China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) and Malaysia's 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) (2026-

Indonesia's Bali launches immigration task force to enhance security

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:45:16 GMT

JAKARTA, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration has launched a special patrol in Bali to strengthen oversight of foreign nationals and enhance security in one of the country's top tourism destinations, authorities said on Wednesday.

"The establishment of this immigration patrol task force is a concrete step to safeguard stability and security in Bali as one of Indonesia's leading tou

Malaysia implements work-from-home policy for civil servants to counter rising fuel costs

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:45:21 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia has implemented a work-from-home policy for 200,000 civil servants starting on Wednesday as part of measures to mitigate the rising cost of fuel.

Approval for the program will be at the discretion of individual department heads, based on operational needs and job suitability, Chief Secretary to the Government Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar told a press briefing.

Shamsul

Malaysia flags emerging impact of energy crisis on flights, tourist arrivals

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:45:37 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Emerging spillover effects from the global energy crisis are beginning to surface across Malaysia's transport, tourism and labor markets, even as core economic indicators remain broadly stable, Malaysian Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said on Tuesday.

While transport and cargo flows remain largely stable for now, aviation and tourism sectors are showing early signs

Malaysia urges U.S. to reconsider Strait of Hormuz blockade

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:45:33 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia has urged the United States to reconsider its move to block the Strait of Hormuz, warning of major disruptions to global energy supplies and economic stability, Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said on Tuesday.

Warning that a blockade would hinder the movement of merchant vessels and cargo in and out of the strategic waterway, he also questioned the rationale behind the

Malaysia's flood losses ease to 161 mln USD in 2025

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:45:26 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's flood losses eased to 636.9 million ringgit (161.28 million U.S. dollars) in 2025 from 933.4 million ringgit in 2024, official data showed Wednesday.

The losses were equivalent to 0.03 percent of the nominal gross domestic product during the year, down from 0.05 percent in 2024, the Department of Statistics Malaysia said in a statement.

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Singapore, Brunei to boost energy ties, supply chain resilience amid Middle East conflict

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:45:22 GMT

SINGAPORE, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Singapore and Brunei have agreed to boost energy cooperation and strengthen supply chain resilience amid rising global challenges, including the escalating conflict in the Middle East, Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said Tuesday.

In a Facebook post, Wong said he held a phone call with Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah. They discussed both countr

Indonesia's external debt rises amid capital inflows

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:45:19 GMT

JAKARTA, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's external debt rose slightly to 437.9 billion U.S. dollars at the end of February 2026, compared to the previous month, driven by continued foreign capital inflows into domestic monetary instruments, including Bank Indonesia Rupiah Securities, the country's central bank said Wednesday.

Anton Pitono, director of the communication department at Bank Indonesia, said the incr

Southeast Asia cruise industry generates 10 bln USD output, 4.5 bln USD GDP in 2024: report

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:15:11 GMT

SINGAPORE, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Southeast Asia's cruise industry generated an estimated 10 billion U.S. dollars in economic output and contributed 4.5 billion dollars to gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024, underscoring its growing role in the regional economy, according to a joint report by Tourism Economics and Cruise Lines International Association revealed on Tuesday.

According to the report, Southeast Asia

Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway handles over 15 mln passenger trips

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:45:08 GMT

JAKARTA, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, known as Whoosh, has handled over 15 million passenger trips as of Tuesday, marking steady growth in operational capacity and service quality, according to operator PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC).

The China-Indonesia jointly built railway has recorded a peak daily passenger ridership of 26,770, with the highest occupancy rate r

Across China: China-Laos Railway drives tropical fruit boom as durian shipments from Southeast Asia hit peak season

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:15:26 GMT

Durians across Southeast Asia, including varieties from Thailand, Laos and Malaysia, are now entering their peak harvest season.

This month, the Lancang-Mekong Exp

Around 250 missing after refugee boat capsizes in Andaman Sea: UN agencies

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:15:12 GMT

GENEVA, April 14 (Xinhua) -- About 250 people are missing after a boat carrying refugees capsized in the Andaman Sea, according to a joint statement released Tuesday by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) offices in Bangladesh.

The statement said the trawler departed from southern Bangladesh and was bound for Malaysia when it capsized a

Indonesia rolls out front-of-pack nutrition labels to curb major disease risks

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:15:16 GMT

JAKARTA, April 14 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's Ministry of Health has introduced a front-of-pack nutrition labeling policy aimed at helping consumers identify levels of sugar, salt and fat in processed foods and beverages, as part of efforts to reduce the prevalence of major non-communicable diseases

Announced at a press conference in Jakarta on Tuesday, the policy requires labels to be displayed prominently on the f

Economists cautious on Malaysia growth outlook amid geopolitical risks

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:45:16 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Xinhua) -- Economists remain cautious over Malaysia's growth outlook, citing lingering external risks from ongoing geopolitical tensions and their potential spillover effects on the domestic economy.

RHB Investment Bank Research said in a report on Tuesday that while Malaysia is expected to be the least negatively affected economy in ASEAN under the current Middle East conflict, a prolong

Persistent high temperatures expected to last till June in Malaysia: minister

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:15:20 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Xinhua) -- The persistent high temperatures affecting Malaysia over the past few weeks are expected to last till June, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Arthur Joseph Kurup said on Tuesday.

Parts of the country have already seen high temperatures of over 37.5 degrees Celsius, and it is likely that temperatures will rise in coming months, Arthur told a press brief

Partnership with China expands HPV vaccine access for Indonesian women

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:45:15 GMT

Indonesia-China cooperation on HPV vaccine development has deepened through the sharing of technology and know-how, said Taruna Ikrar, head of Indonesia's Food and Drug Authority (BPOM). #GLOBALink

Southeast Asia ecommerce gross merchandise value rises 22.8 pct in 2025: Momentum Works

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:15:06 GMT

SINGAPORE, April 14 (Xinhua) -- Southeast Asia's ecommerce sector sustained strong momentum in 2025, with platform gross merchandise value (GMV) rising 22.8 percent year on year to 157.6 billion U.S dollars, Singapore's consultancy Momentum Works said Tuesday.

In its fourth "Ecommerce in Southeast Asia" report, the firm said growth was driven by leading platforms returning to expansion while continuing to enhanc

UAE to participate at 19th Defence Services Asia in Malaysia

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:31:02 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, 13th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Leading United Arab Emirates (UAE) defence and security companies will be participating at the Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA 2026) within the UAE Pavilion, taking place from 20 to 23 April 2026 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The UAE Pavilion is participating in DSA 2026 with the support of

Malaysia's palm oil set for higher output, softer exports ahead

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:15:20 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's palm oil market is expected to see a seasonal rise in production and softer export demand in the coming months, with inventories likely to rebuild gradually despite near-term price support from energy-linked factors, analysts said Monday.

Malaysia's palm oil production is expected to continue its month-on-month upward trend heading into the peak production season, re

Malaysia's EV transition seen gradual as subsidies, infrastructure weigh on adoption outlook

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:45:10 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's shift towards battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is expected to remain gradual over the medium term, as structural infrastructure constraints and evolving fuel subsidy policies continue to support internal combustion engine (ICE) demand, according to research houses.

Kenanga Research said it maintains a balanced view on EV adoption, noting that while demand is expected

Asia-Pacific Community: Shot of hope: China partnership expands HPV vaccine access for Indonesian women

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:15:08 GMT

by Cao Kai, Zhang Yisheng and Nurul Fitri Ramadhani

JAKARTA, April 13 (Xinhua) -- As an Indonesian mother with a daughter, Ita has always firmly believed that every young woman deserves the opportunity to receive the HPV vaccine -- and the earlier, the better.

"The HPV vaccine is very important for women in Indonesia because it can protect us from cervical cancer," said Ita.

Yet for many families,

1st LD-Writethru: PLA conducts routine patrols in South China Sea

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:45:22 GMT

BEIJING, April 13 (Xinhua) -- The navy of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command conducted routine patrols from April 9 to 12 in the South China Sea, spokesperson Zhai Shichen said Monday.

Zhai said the Philippines had rallied extra-regional countries to carry out so-called "joint patrols," stirring up troubles in the South China Sea and undermining peace and stability in the region.

Interview: Indonesia's drug regulator chief highlights cooperation with China in HPV vaccine access

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:45:10 GMT

by Nurul Fitri Ramadhani and Zhang Yisheng

In a recent interview with Xinhua, Ikrar emphasized that HPV vaccination is one of the national priorities,

Australian PM announces visit to Brunei, Malaysia for energy security talks

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:15:03 GMT

CANBERRA, April 13 (Xinhua) -- Australian Prime Minister (PM) Anthony Albanese said on Monday that he will travel to Brunei and Malaysia for talks focused on securing the supply of fuel and fertilizer.

Albanese said in a statement that he and Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong will visit Bandar Seri Begawan and Kuala Lumpur from Tuesday through to Friday to discuss the supply of fuel and other critical goods.

Algorithms don't care: how AI worsens the double burden for Indonesia's female gig workers

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:44:52 GMT

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Artificial intelligence is often celebrated as the future of work. It is efficient, innovative and neutral. Yet, for many women in Indonesia's gig economy, AI feels like a source of mounting pressure.

In my recent research on female gig workers i

China's Wuhan launches direct passenger route to Jakarta

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:48:01 GMT

WUHAN, April 12 (Xinhua) -- A new direct air route linking central China with Southeast Asia was launched on Sunday, with the inaugural flight departing from Wuhan, capital of Hubei Province, to Jakarta. The route marks the first direct connection between the two cities.

Flight MF8683, carrying more than 150 passengers, took off from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport at 4:40 p.m. and headed to Soekarno-Hatta In

Second fuel security trip to Asia for PM

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:03:27 GMT

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will leave on Tuesday for his second fuel security mission within a week.

He will visit Brunei and Malaysia, after his trip to Singapore last week won assurances that the country would not be putting restrictions on its exports of liquid fuel.

In Brunei Albanese will meet Sultan Ha

Underdogs shine at Badminton Asia Championships

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:49:07 GMT

NINGBO, April 11 (Xinhua) -- Unheralded contenders delivered a series of surprise results as the semifinals of the 2026 Badminton Asia Championships concluded on Saturday, with South Korea's mixed doubles pair Kim Jae-hyeon and Jang Ha-jeong winning the title and India's Ayush Shetty advancing to the men's singles final.

Ranked 118th in the world, Kim and Jang started from the qualification rounds and defeated a

Malaysia diversifying supply chains for petroleum derived raw materials, medical products

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:15:32 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia is working to diversify its supplies of key raw materials, including those derived from petroleum, as well as medical products such as medication and medical devices, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said on Saturday.

Cautioning that disruptions stemming from conflict in the Middle East and their impact on critical areas, Akmal told a press briefing that com

Bank of America (BAC) earnings Q1 2026

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:37:26 GMT

Bank of America (BAC) earnings Q1 2026

Cream cheeses sold by popular bagel stores recalled in four states over deadly ingredient

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:13:09 GMT

Cream cheeses sold by popular bagel stores recalled in four states over deadly ingredient

Horrifying moment plane crashes into restaurant and bursts into flames killing four people

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:12:48 GMT

Horrifying moment plane crashes into restaurant and bursts into flames killing four people

MLS team eyes sensational Neymar transfer one year after his return to Brazil

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:05:40 GMT

MLS team eyes sensational Neymar transfer one year after his return to Brazil

Girl, ten, gives birth after falling pregnant to rapist stepfather in Brazil

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:05:30 GMT

Girl, ten, gives birth after falling pregnant to rapist stepfather in Brazil