Navigator of the Seas sets sail for Asia in 2026

Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas will homeport in Singapore for the first time from October 2026 to February 2027, offering a range of three- to 12-night sailings across South-east and East Asia. Itineraries include visits to destinations such as …

The emerging ocean economy in South-east Asia

Green Pulse Podcast Offshore renewables are a key part of the emerging blue economy, as businesses invest in sustainable ocean-based industries to support climate goals.PHOTO: REUTERS Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times …

Covid watch: India ramps up vigilance as cases rise in Asia; What you need to know

With a fresh rise in Covid-19 cases reported across parts of Asia, Indian health authorities have heightened their vigilance. For now, officials have confirmed that there is no spike in cases within the country. Here is all you need to know: Singapore’s …

‘Love letter to South-east Asia’: Singapore cooking game ‘Sedap!’ hits Steam May 22

SINGAPORE, May 19 — In a soon-to-launch video game titled Sedap!, players can cook iconic South-east Asian dishes like nasi lemak and mango sticky rice—while battling mythical regional creatures. This two-player game launches on Steam on May 22 for S$14.50 …

Vietnam’s trade talks with US could be a pathfinder for South-east Asia

US tariff wall to hurt S-E Asia petrochemical players as excess products flood the region

[SINGAPORE] Petrochemical players in South-east Asia are bracing themselves for increasing competition, as the tariff-led breakdown of trade between the US and China creates a flood of petchem products into the region. Brian Leonal, head of Asia …

Meet Dr Nek Abd Rahman, Malaysia's very own 'Horse Whisperer - Horse Doctor' who has gained great fame in South-East ...

In a recent international business forum in Kuala Lumpur, a tall gentleman was the limelight of the event with his witty and cheerful comments and how he  spoke much on healthy living. Many thought he was a foreigner and an advocate for his health products …

Students, travellers from South-east Asia souring on the US amid immigration crackdown

KUALA LUMPUR/JAKARTA/SINGAPORE – For months, 19-year-old Noah (not his real name) from Malaysia had been researching how to study marine biology in the United States: looking into visa rules, work opportunities and internships. But in April, he …

Vietnam is the most affordable SE Asia destination for backpackers: Omio

Vietnam offers cheap travel within the country, with the average one-way public transport ticket costing as little as 23p and cheap accommodation prices, starting from as little as a pound. With Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam being …

Cheap Chinese goods are flooding South-east Asia. Can the region turn the tide?

BANGKOK - Factory workers in Muar, known for its abundant high-quality rubberwood sourced from end-of-life-cycle rubber plantations, are working speedily to polish ready-to-assemble furniture pieces and arranging them into flat-pack boxes. The hive of …