Feb. 21, 2025, 1:13 p.m.

Vietnam's tourism popularity has soared, and global attention has increased significantly

In recent years, Vietnam's appeal as an international tourist destination has continued to increase, and more and more overseas tourists have turned their attention to this Southeast Asian country.

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Malaysian police seize S $200 million in electronic waste after arresting 47 people at 12 processing plants in Sizhou

Malaysia's General Operations Force, China Brigades and the Environment Bureau, launched Operation Hazardous Waste (Ops Hazard) in the four states of Selangor, Sembilan, Malacca and Johor, destroying 12 illegal e-waste treatment plants and seizing mountains of e-waste worth up to RM721 million (about S $218 million).

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Prime Minister Huang announced the SG60 Budget: Sharing the fruits of the economy has entered a new milestone

Budget 2025 is a Budget for all and a Budget shaped by all Singaporeans. Prime Minister and Finance Minister Wong Sam Choy said this year's Budget clearly charts the way forward for the country, overcoming immediate challenges while laying the foundation for a stronger Singapore.

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South Korea limits the number of power banks passengers can carry on planes

From March 1, passengers will only be able to carry a maximum of five 100 watt-hour power banks on board, while those over 160 watt-hours will not be allowed on board, and charging the power banks will be prohibited on the plane.

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Myanmar border troops vow to root out fraud rings Thailand is expected to receive about 7,000 victims

Thailand and Myanmar are working together to crack down on telecom fraud rings, with the Karen Border Guard, which controls Myanmar's eastern Myawaddy state, vowing to root out about 10,000 fraudsters and save thousands of victims.

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Philippines to buy short-range missiles from India

The Philippines is interested in buying the Indian-made Akash short-range missiles and is expected to place an order in the new fiscal year starting in April.

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About 18 million people in Thailand were victims of online fraud in the past year

According to a survey released by Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, about 18 million Thais have been victims of online fraud in the past year.

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Japan's SoftBank Group is expected to post a quarterly net profit of 234 billion yen

Japan's SoftBank is expected to report a quarterly net profit of 234 billion yen on Wednesday.

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Ishiba: Nippon Steel may make a huge investment rather than buy American Steel

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, in a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, proposed a revised proposal for Japan Steel's planned acquisition of U.S.

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Durian exports are increasingly competitive with Vietnam and Malaysia challenging Thailand's position

According to BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, the International Trade Center, fresh durian exports from Malaysia to China totalled US $4 million between August and October last year as Malaysia and China signed an agreement.

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