Penang in top two best Southeast Asia destinations for solo travelers - Lonely Planet
Singapore tops the list, followed by Penang; Danang, Vietnam; Siem Reap, Cambodia; Bangkok, Thailand; Hanoi, Vietnam; and Bali, Indonesia.
Thu Jul 25 2024
ASEAN must speed up completion of initiatives under ACRF - Mohamed Azmin
ASEAN's sectoral bodies must continue to work together to speed up the completion of the remaining initiatives under the ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery Framework (ACRF).
Wed Sep 14 2022
Lonely no more: Kaavan the elephant makes new friend
Once Kaavan has adjusted to a "controlled setting", he will be released into the wider sanctuary, where there are three female elephants.
Wed Dec 02 2020
Kaavan, Pakistan's lonesome elephant, starts new life in Cambodia
Kaavan, who had spent most of his life at Islamabad Zoo without a companion, would be released from his crate on Tuesday at a sanctuary.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Cambodian tourist province bans 'alarming' dog meat trade
Siem Reap province, home to the ancient Angkor Wat ruins, is the first place to issue such a ban in Cambodia.
Thu Jul 09 2020
Rizal's ASEAN: 'We are not a charity, we are a fashion brand'
Astro AWANI's Rizal Zulkapli was blown away with the region's hidden gem, Siem Reap.
Thu May 18 2017
AirAsia, AirAsia X offer promotional fares from 59 sen one-way
AirAsia and AirAsia X are offering special promotional fares from as low as 59 sen one-way to its destinations, available for online booking, from Monday until Aug 28, 2016.
Sun Aug 21 2016
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024