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Why Natural Gas Is Still Thriving In A World Chasing Net Zero
CAMERON LOUISIANA - JUNE 7: A large liquified natural gas transport ship sits docked in the ... More Calcasieu River on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, near Cameron, La. (Jon Shapley/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)Houston Chronicle via Getty Images...

Malaysia Fall 0-2 To Philippines In AFF U-23 Opener
JAKARTA, July 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s under-23 (U-23) football team began their AFF U-23 Championship 2025 campaign on the wrong foot after falling 0-2 to the Philippines at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium here on Tuesday, despite dominating most...

World Bank says job reforms to drive PHL growth to nearly 7%
REFORMS to enhance job creation and quality could propel Philippine economic growth to close to 7% and transform it into a middle-class economy by 2040, the World Bank said. “To stay on a path to upper middle-income status and to realize the...

ASEAN youth drive cultural exchange, sustainability in Sabah
Participants at the AYV 2025 welcoming dinner. – Information Department photo KOTA KINABALU (July 15): Kampung Kobuni in Inanam is the primary location for the ongoing ASEAN Youth Volunteer Programme 2025 (AYV 2025) in Sabah, involving 40 youth...

Philippines rise continues with big upset over Malaysia in ASEAN U-23 opener
At the most-recent ASEAN Championship at the end of last year, Malaysia suffered a disappointing group-stage elimination have reached the semifinals back in 2022. On the other hand, a resurgent Philippines would exceed all expectations in their...

14 Countries To Vie For Glory At 2025 Malaysian Women's Amateur Open Golf C'ships
RAWANG, July 15 (Bernama) -- A total of 14 countries will compete in the 2025 Malaysian Women's Amateur Open golf championships from July 28-31, which is being held in conjunction with Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship this year. Malaysian Ladies Golf...

US tariffs: What's in effect and what could be in store?
US President Donald Trump has launched a global trade war with an array of tariffs that target individual products and countries. Mr Trump has set a baseline tariff of 10% on all imports to the United States, as well as additional duties on...

Tariff Tracker, July 14: Trump’s latest tariff announcements, and the impact so far on the US
Last week, US President Donald Trump extended the pause on reciprocal tariffs on countries from July 9 to August 1. This was expected, given the sheer impossibility of concluding ‘90 deals in 90 days’, as Trump originally promised in April. On...

Indonesia U-23 to Skip Friendlies Ahead of 2025 AFF U-23 Championship
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The U-23 Indonesian national team will not play any friendly matches ahead of the 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship (AFF U-23 Cup), according to head coach Gerald Vanenburg. The Dutch coach cited concerns over potential player...

Hamza and Co slip in FIFA rankings after Singapore defeat
Bangladesh have slipped one spot in the latest FIFA rankings following their 2-1 defeat to Singapore on June 10 in the Asian Cup qualifiers at the National Stadium. Back on March 25, Bangladesh played out a goalless draw against India in Shillong...

Achmad Maulana and Cahya Supriadi Share Their Hopes in the Indonesia U-23 Team
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian U-23 national team is preparing for the 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship (formerly the AFF U-23 Cup), which will be held in Jakarta starting July 15. Amidst their preparations, two players, Achmad Maulana and Cahya...

Malaysian tourism ministry holds Hotel Data Refinement Session in Sarawak
The Malaysian Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), through its agency Tourism Malaysia, organised the Hotel Data Refinement Session with hospitality professionals in Sarawak. This event was held in conjunction with the Presentation of...

From Canada to every corner of Asia: Which countries have received Trump's tariff letters?
The Trump administration has resumed its aggressive push for bilateral trade deals by notifying more than 20 countries of impending tariff hikes. The formal notifications, delivered via presidential letters and social media posts this month,...

Donald Trump announces 35 per cent tariffs on goods imported from Canada
Trump posted the letter sent to Carney on his social media platform, Truth Social. He said that Canada's failure to stop fentanyl from entering the US contributed to the tariff policy US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney....

Trump plans 50% tariff on Brazil and 'Superman' immigrant comment criticized: Morning Rundown
Donald Trump said he plans to impose a 50% tariff on imports from Brazil. Questions about the future of FEMA loom amid the Texas floods. And "Superman" becomes a political flashpoint ahead of the new movie's release. Here’s what to know today....

Tourism Malaysia strengthens hotel data collaboration ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026
Tourism Malaysia hosted a hotel data session in Sarawak to boost data quality and collaboration ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026. The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), through its agency Tourism Malaysia, organised the Hotel Data...

Donald Trump imposes 35% tariffs on goods imported from Canada, plans up to 20% on remaining nations
Trump posted the letter sent to Carney on his social media platform, Truth Social. He said that Canada's failure to stop fentanyl from entering the US contributed to the tariff policy. US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) announced...

Queen Camilla and King Charles set to return to Buckingham Palace today
King Charles and Queen Camilla are attending a reception today at Buckingham Palace to mark four decades of artists accompanying the Royal Family on official overseas visits. The event celebrates a unique royal tradition that has seen artists join...

‘AI will be central to next digital master plan’
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Artificial intelligence will be central to Brunei’s next Digital Economy Master Plan, government officials said Tuesday, with the current five-year masterplan wrapping up in 2025. “Brunei is in the process of preparing a Data...

Trump expands tariff list to eight nations
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that new import tariffs ranging from 20% to 50% will take effect on goods from eight additional countries starting August 1. According to statements made on Wednesday, Trump notified leaders of...