Oscar dreams? Aim for Asia first, says Finas chief Hans Isaac

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — The local film industry is advised to focus on the Asian market first before aiming for international platforms such as winning an Oscar. Chairman of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas), Datuk Hans Isaac, …

Xi’s visit highlights dilemma for South-east Asia in US-China trade war

As China faces off with the United States over a punishing trade war, it is under pressure to shore up its friendships around the world, starting with its neighbours in South-east Asia. But its relations there are complicated. Chinese President Xi Jinping …

Xi Jinping seeks to strengthen economic ties during tour of south-east Asia

The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, will visit Vietnam on Monday as he begins a tour of south-east Asia where he will seek to strengthen ties with neighbouring countries amid an escalating trade war. Xi will visit Vietnam from Monday, before travelling to …

What Singapore’s breeding programmes mean for conservation of South-east Asia’s biodiversity

SINGAPORE – From Philippine pigeons with “bleeding hearts” to majestic Malayan tigers, Singapore has been helping the numbers of South-east Asian species on the brink of extinction recover through breeding programmes. On April 3, The Straits Times reported …

China’s Xi urges deeper Vietnam ties as US trade tensions flare, kicking off SE Asia tour

BEIJING, April 14 — Chinese President Xi Jinping called for stronger industrial and supply chain cooperation with Vietnam and wider collaboration in emerging fields, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday, amid heightened trade tensions prompted by …

Xi seeks to capitalise on trade turbulence in South-east Asia countries caught in Trump tariff bind

South-east Asia’s key garment and footwear trade dodges tariff bullet – for now

[JAKARTA / HO CHI MINH CITY] South-east Asia’s role as the factory floor for global sportswear and apparel giants is being tested by the high-stakes tariffs stand-off with Washington – and the next 90 days of haggling could make or break the region’s …

China’s Xi to visit South-east Asia as Trump escalates tariff war

Mr Xi Jinping will be in Vietnam on April 14 to 15, and in Malaysia and Vietnam from April 15 to 18.PHOTO: REUTERS BEIJING – President Xi Jinping will visit three South-east Asian nations next week, as Beijing steps up its efforts to court partners to …

Exits to remain tough for South-east Asia private equity despite uptick in 2024

[SINGAPORE] Private equity (PE) enjoyed upticks in deal value and number of exits in 2024, but the exit environment remains tough, a report by management consultancy Bain & Company has said. South-east Asia PE deal value hit US$15 billion in 2024, up …

Loh Kean Yew loses to Kunlavut Vitidsarn in Badminton Asia Championships semi-finals

Singapore's Loh Kean Yew loses 23-21, 21-10 to Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the semi-finals of the Badminton Asia Championships.PHOTO: NINGBO OLYMPIC SPORTS CENTRE SINGAPORE – National badminton player Loh Kean Yew’s campaign at the Badminton Asia …