ACCOUNTING, finance and technology-related fields are vital to supporting Malaysia's economic growth and digital transformation.

Vietnam and Myanmar agreed on Saturday to deepen defence and security cooperation, elevating the sector to a pillar of bilateral ties.

HO CHI MINH: More than 2.6 million students across HCM City officially began the 2026–27 academic year on Saturday as schools held opening ceremonies, marking the start of a new school year with a strong emphasis on educational quality, digital transformation and character development.

BANGKOK: An early retirement measure for ordinary civil servants has received in-principle backing at a public-sector workforce management meeting.

HANOI: The National Assembly has passed amendments to the Law on Telecommunications, aiming to improve the legal framework for digital infrastructure and support national digital transformation.

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei Darussalam must move beyond merely adopting technological advancements and strengthen its capacity to create and develop home-grown innovations that address national needs and compete internationally, His Royal Highness Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah, Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office said.

VIENTIANE: The government has outlined priority action plans for September, focusing on restoring areas affected by flooding, strengthening public security, improving revenue collection, boosting domestic production, advancing digital transformation, and preparing key national development programmes

CYBERJAYA: Malaysia must ensure its younger generation is trained and exposed to new technological disciplines as the country moves into an era of rapid technological change, says the Prime Minister.

HANOI: Amid rapid changes in the global and domestic economies, productivity and quality in the new era are no longer simply about expanding scale or optimising costs.

HANOI: Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi led a delegation on a working visit to Porto Alegre, capital of Rio Grande do Sul state, from August 17-19, seeking to advance the Vietnam-Brazil Strategic Partnership, expand cooperation between localities, and promote links among agencies, universities, research institutes and businesses of