Malaysia chairs the first ever fully virtual APEC senior officials' meeting
The VESOM brought together 21 APEC Economies from eight different time zones, into a single virtual platform.
Thu May 28 2020
Asean common time zone can cause domestic issues
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak hopes for a consensus on the common time zone at the next Asean Summit in November.
Mon Apr 27 2015
South China Sea disputes dominate first day of ASEAN Summit
The South China Sea disputes dominated the first day of the 26th ASEAN Summit hosted by Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.
Mon Apr 27 2015
Proposal for common ASEAN time zone put on hold: Anifah
The suspension is due to differing views on the matter from member states, the Foreign Minister says.
Sun Apr 26 2015
ASEAN single time zone will increase spirit of oneness: Munir
The single time zone will benefit the investment community as it would ensures that all deals would be done at the same time, says the ASEAN Business Advisory Council chairman.
Sat Feb 28 2015
Malaysia, Indonesia agree for ASEAN to consider common time zone
An ASEAN time zone agreement is symbolic of the association and must be expedited among member countries, Indonesian President Joko Widodo says.
Fri Feb 06 2015
Glycine Airman Airfighter
The Airfighter is first and foremost a genuine pilot watch with three individual time zones. The second time zone is located elegantly on the inner bezel and can be easily read thanks to a dynamic GMT hand with white triangular tip in the 24-hour zone.
Tue Sep 09 2014
Polls open in Indonesian legislative elections
Indonesians head to the polls on Wednesday to elect representatives in national and local parliaments.
Wed Apr 09 2014
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
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