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Mazda opens dedicated EV showroom in Singapore

Oct 16, 2026

The facility at 1 Kung Chong Road is part of the Japanese brand’s electrification efforts

Oct 16, 2026

Thanh Hóa to waive entrance fees at Hồ Dynasty Citadel, Lam Kinh relic site

According to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Thanh Hóa welcomed around 15.9 million tourist arrivals in the first nine months of 2026, equivalent to 94.9 per cent of its annual target, with tourism revenue estimated at VNĐ42.8 trillion (US$1.65 billion).

Oct 16, 2026

Top US university expands AI and electronic device bans to protect independent thinking

The University of Chicago is extending restrictions on AI and electronic devices from undergraduate social science courses to humanities classes, as the university seeks to strengthen students' independent thinking while debating how AI should be incorporated into higher education.

Oct 16, 2026

Indonesian durian farmers stand to benefit from minister’s visit to China

Indonesian officials, looking to alleviate poverty in their country and eyeing the rise of rural economies in China, are turning to Beijing for help that may include stoking the exports of a potentially lucrative durian crop. Indonesian Transmigration Minister Muhammad Iftitah Sulaiman Suryanagara began a seven-day visit to China on Monday, with Indonesia’s state-owned Antara news agency saying consultations with Beijing’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, companies and academic...

Oct 16, 2026

Is Philippines geared for El Nino? Critics say water-planning has run dry

As the Philippines braces for months of drought and shortages amid the deleterious effects of El Nino, questions are mounting over whether it could have been better prepared to deal with a crisis that had been predicted well in advance. The government’s haphazard response to the climate phenomenon reflects its persistent track record of failing to adequately plan, according to climate and risk specialists. El Nino is a weather phenomenon that triggers changes in winds and rainfall patterns,...

Oct 16, 2026

'Rakyat not stupid': MP fumes over Home Ministry reply on flag gaffes

Lim had asked the ministry to explain perceived double standards involving such cases.

Amnesty expresses concerns over police conduct against IMF protesters

Oct 16, 2026

Amnesty International Thailand raised concerns over police conduct after observing the use of physical force against protesters, who gathered near the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group Annual Meetings on Thursday morning.

Oct 16, 2026

Harimau Malaya head coach appointment under discussion - Taufiq

Speculation is rife that Japan's Hajime Moriyasu could get the nod.

MRT Queen Sirikit National Convention Center station closed until 4pm

Oct 16, 2026

MRT's Blue Line station, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center will remain closed until 4pm on Friday for security reasons as it directly connects with the venue of the ongoing annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank.

Oct 16, 2026

Follow Lonely Planet's travel trends and discover Sa Pa in Fall and Winter 2026

The renowned American travel guide includes Việt Nam in its "Fall Travel Trends 2026: The World's Next 15 Destinations," highlighting the country's breathtaking landscapes as the season unfolds.