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US and Chinese robotics start-ups attract 75% of global funding, study finds

America and China are 'reinforcing their leadership' in robotics, allowing them to shape the future of automation, new study finds

Myanmar

Malaysia deploys 50-member humanitarian team to Myanmar following deadly quake

Malaysia will deploy a 50-member Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) team, through the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) to Myanmar on Sunday (March 30).

Brunei

25 tour guides in Brunei receive certification

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Seventeen individuals completing the Basic Tourists Guide Course and eight accomplishing the second Basic Bird Watching Tourist Guide Course received certificates during a ceremony at Setia Pahlawan Hall, Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) on Thursday (March 27).

Myanmar

Rescuers dig for survivors after huge quake hits Myanmar, Thailand as toll rises

NAYPYIDAW, (Myanmar): Rescuers dug through the rubble of collapsed buildings on Saturday (March 29) in a desperate search for survivors after a huge earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand, killing more than 150 people.

Myanmar

Myanmar quake death toll nears 700 as international aid starts to arrive

BANGKOK: International aid began to arrive in Myanmar on Saturday (March 29) as rescuers searched for survivors after a powerful earthquake devastated the South-east Asian nation amid concerns the number killed would soar.

Cambodia

US attorney shares details of recovered looted Cambodian antiquities

PHNOM PENH: The Manhattan District Attorney's Office (DA) has released details of the history of two looted artefacts that were returned to Cambodia on Wednesday (March 26), following their seizure by the DA's office in New York City.

Laos

Laos, China deepen strategic ties at Boao Forum

VIENTIANE: Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening political, economic and security cooperation at a meeting in China's Hainan province on Wednesday (March 26).

Philippines

Philippines' Cagayan De Oro City creates special ‘justice zone’ to combat online child abuse

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, (Philippines): The city government has institutionalised its status as Northern Mindanao's first "justice zone" against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC).

Vietnam

Man detained in suspected murder of five-year-old girl in southern Vietnam

AN GIANG, (Vietnam): Police in An Giang Province have detained Le Van Truong from Tan Chau Town in connection to an ongoing investigation into the suspected murder of a five-year-old girl.

Nation

Driver rams into five vehicles resulting in injuries near JB

JOHOR BARU: A 41-year-old driver, who could not brake her car in time, rammed into five other vehicles along a busy road in Skudai here, resulting in injuries.

India

Woman cop files rape case against army officer in Bhopal, India

NEW DELHI: The Bhopal police have registered a rape case against a Lieutenant Colonel of the Indian Army on a complaint lodged by a woman constable of the Madhya Pradesh Police on Thursday (March 27).

Nation

Crowd gathers for Qing Ming festival to uphold annual tradition

GEORGE TOWN: Though their loved ones may no longer be with them, memories of their lives remain vivid in the hearts of many as they gather to offer their prayers ahead of the Qing Ming (Tomb-Sweeping) festival.

South Korea

Wildfires reignited in South Korea's southeast areas overnight: officials

ANDONG, (South Korea): Wildfires reignited in the southeastern part of the country overnight, fire authorities said Saturday (March 29), adding firefighting helicopters were dispatched to extinguish them.

China

China conducts military patrol in South China Sea, warns Philippines

BEIJING: China's military said it had conducted a patrol in the South China Sea on Friday (March 28), the day US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Manila, which disputes some of Beijing's claims in the waterway.

Nation

Ops Selamat 24: Perlis cops to intensify monitoring at 21 blackspot areas

KANGAR: Perlis police will intensify monitoring at 12 identified accident-prone locations (blackspots) across the state during Ops Selamat 24, which runs from Saturday until April 3 in conjunction with the Aidilfitri celebrations.

Myanmar

High toll feared as major quake batters Myanmar

BANGKOK: A powerful earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday (March 28), gouging open roads, toppling century-old religious monuments and destroying multistory buildings as it shook a vast expanse of South-east Asia and dealt another severe blow to a country that has been ripped apart by civil war.

World

Australia's Albanese starts election campaign touting healthcare credentials

(Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese touted his Labor party's credentials on affordable healthcare on Saturday, the first full day of campaigning for a general election expected to have cost of living as a central issue.

Thailand

Earthquake has no impact on economy, says Thai finance minister

BANGKOK: Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira (pic) confirmed on Friday (March 28) that the recent earthquake in Thailand has had no effect on the economy and financial structure.

Thailand

Bangkok's Baiyoke Sky swayed by Myanmar quake; building declared safe

BANGKOK: Bangkok's iconic Baiyoke Sky tower, Thailand's tallest building, experienced noticeable tremors following a powerful 8.2 magnitude earthquake in neighbouring Myanmar on Friday (March 28) at 1.20pm local time.

Singapore

Singapore Red Cross to give S$150,000 to Myanmar and Thailand after deadly quake

SINGAPORE: The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) has pledged S$150,000 to support emergency relief efforts in Myanmar and Thailand, after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake rocked the neighbouring countries on Friday (March 28).