Denmark stands firm on Greenland after Rubio says Trump's interest is no joke
Trump vows to make Denmark's autonomous territory part of the US, not ruling out military or economic pressure to acquire it.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Greenland's rich but largely untapped mineral resources
A 2023 survey shows that 25 of 34 minerals deemed "critical raw materials" by the European Commission were found in Greenland.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Singapore's civil service ranked world's best in Oxford University study
Singapore finished ahead of Norway, Canada and Denmark in the inaugural Blavatnik Index of Public Administration.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Malaysian contingent secure first medal at Paris 2024
Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik showcased a dramatic comeback in the bronze medal match to defeat Kim Astrup-Anders Skaarup Rasmussen of Denmark.
Mon Aug 05 2024
Part of Denmark's historic stock exchange reduced to empty shell after blaze
The blaze ripped through the 400-year-old landmark, toppling its spire.
Wed Apr 17 2024
Spire collapses as fire engulfs Copenhagen's historic stock exchange
Several hundred pieces of art and artefacts including paintings, mirrors, chandeliers and timepieces were saved by firefighters.
Wed Apr 17 2024
Danish tax fraud suspect tells court he used legal loophole
British hedge fund trader Sanjay Shah pleads not guilty in $1.3 bln tax fraud trial in Denmark.
Thu Mar 21 2024
UK trader heads to trial on charges of defrauding Danish state in 'cum-ex' case
The case is expected to be significant for the Danish welfare state and tax authorities around the world.
Mon Mar 11 2024
Greenland women take Denmark to court over historical involuntary birth control
Records showed about 4,500 intrauterine devices were fitted into women and girls as young as 13, without their knowledge or consent.
Mon Mar 04 2024
Leap Year Traditions Around the World
In Denmark, it's customary for women to propose to men on Leap Day.
Thu Feb 29 2024
Who are Denmark's royal power couple, about to be throned king and queen?
Crown Prince Frederik will take the throne, following his mother Queen Margrethe II's surprise announcement.
Fri Jan 12 2024
Queen Margrethe, Denmark's uniting figure, set to step down from throne
Queen Margrethe II the longest-serving monarch in Europe after Britain's Queen Elizabeth, will pass the throne to her son, Prince Frederik.
Fri Jan 12 2024
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announces surprise abdication on live TV
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II, Europe's longest-serving monarch, will abdicate on Jan. 14 after 52 years on the throne.
Mon Jan 01 2024
Denmark Open: Zii Jia, men's doubles pair check into final
Lee Zii Jia is one step closer to clinching his second title this season by advancing to the 2023 Denmark Open final.
Sun Oct 22 2023
Zii Jia's world title quest ends
Malaysia's hope now rests on three pairs; Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah and Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei.
Fri Aug 25 2023
Denmark stands firm on Greenland after Rubio says Trump's interest is no joke
Trump vows to make Denmark's autonomous territory part of the US, not ruling out military or economic pressure to acquire it.
Fri Jan 31 2025
On-site investigation of burned-out Air Busan plane to begin
Passengers evacuated from the Air Busan plane will get their baggage back after authorities deemed the jet safe for a full investigation.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Myanmar junta extends state of emergency to support election preparations
The junta plans this year to hold an election, which critics have derided as a sham to keep the generals in power through proxies.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Malaysia to receive visits from world leaders beginning next week - PM
We need more strategic partners at this time, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Jan 31 2025
'Stubborn' Sarawak flood victims urged to evacuate immediately
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas says some individuals are still reluctant to move to the nearest relief centres.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Taylor Swift unveiled as presenter at Sunday's Grammys
Taylor Swift is nominated for the Grammy Awards for Album of the Year with her album 'The Tortured Poets Department', and five other awards.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Microsoft, Meta back big AI spending despite DeepSeek's low costs
CEOs of Microsoft and Meta defends massive spending saying it was crucial to staying competitive in the new field.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Israel releases Palestinian prisoners after delay over chaotic hostage handover
Hamas frees three Israeli and five Thai hostages in Gaza, and Israel releases 110 Palestinian prisoners in the latest prisoner-hostage swap.
Fri Jan 31 2025
New minimum wage order comes into force tomorrow, benefiting 4.37 million workers - KESUMA
Failure to comply with the Minimum Wage Order is an offence and may result in a fine.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Honda, Nissan to unveil detailed merger plan in mid-Feb.
Japan's second- and third-largest carmakers by volume, have agreed to begin talks on merging under a holding company.
Fri Jan 31 2025