HANOI: The expansion of the banking sector must go hand-in-hand with quality as it is entering a new phase, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said at a meeting on Thursday (Aug 13).

LETTER FROM YONG XIN JIE English language lecturer Faculty of Languages and Linguistics Universiti Malaya

Asean marked its 59th anniversary on Saturday, highlighting the need to ensure the regional grouping remains relevant to its people.

KUALA LUMPUR: Heineken Malaysia Bhd (Heineken Malaysia) expects operating conditions to remain challenging amid cautious consumer sentiment and an uncertain external environment.

HANOI: By any measure, Vietnamese cuisine is enjoying a moment in the global spotlight. From humble pho stalls to Michelin-recognised restaurants, the country's food culture has evolved into one of its most compelling soft-power assets.

HUNG YEN, (Vietnam): A special commemorative postage stamp marking the 300th birth anniversary of renowned Vietnamese cultural figure Le Quy Don (1726–2026) was officially issued on Thursday (July 30) at the Hung Yen Provincial Convention Centre in Pho Hien Ward, Hung Yen Province.

New research by Lark across six South-East Asia markets finds that as AI adoption accelerates, a widening trust and readiness gap risks turning digital transformation into workforce fatigue.

VIENTIANE: Laos has taken a significant step toward modernizing public administration with the first meeting of the National Steering Committee for the One-Stop State Service Mechanism, which focused on advancing reforms to make government services faster, more transparent, and more accessible to citizens.

CYBERJAYA: The Immigration Department must evolve beyond its traditional role of guarding the nation's borders to become a strategic driver of Malaysia's economic growth, national security and digital transformation, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi

CYBERJAYA: The Immigration Department must evolve beyond its traditional role of guarding the nation's borders to become a strategic driver of Malaysia's economic growth, national security and digital transformation, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.