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Danish Maersk sued by Hong Kong company: "Maersk undermined the contract"
7+ hour, 45+ min ago (249+ words) Hong Kong company Panama Ports Company (PPC) has filed a $2 billion arbitration case against Danish shipping giant Maersk, Free Malaysia Today reports. PPC says Maersk helped Panama take over two important ports, breaking a contract and pushing PPC out of…...
Tourist deaths in Laos spark action: Government tries to win back trust among visitors
8+ hour, 48+ min ago (241+ words) Laos is under pressure after a series of incidents involving foreign tourists, and authorities are now moving to tighten safety rules across the tourism sector, according to Travel and Tour World. Now rules are tightening The government is now stepping…...
Brunei opens visa-free access to 90 countries to boost tourism
8+ hour, 58+ min ago (185+ words) In a move set to reshape its tourism future, Brunei is rolling out visa-free access to citizens from more than 90 countries, Travel and Tour World reports. Among them are Indonesia, Denmark, Austria, United States, New Zealand and United Arab Emirates....
Tik Tok invests 1 billion euros in new data center in Finland as data fears grow
10+ hour, 29+ min ago (343+ words) A billion-euro investment is placing Tik Tok at the centre of a growing European debate over data and security. The company plans to build a second data centre in Finland, this time in Lahti, investing around 1 billion euros as it…...
From tech start-ups to Nord Cham Philippines: Axel Fries is its new Executive Director
1+ day, 23+ min ago (1112+ words) His mother being Filipino the family used to celebrate every Christmas in the country, together with her relatives. Later, while his parents lived full time in the Philippines, Axel studied and earned a Bachelor of science in the U. S, at…...
Malaysia considers nuclear energy in major shift away from coal: Finland ready to help
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (147+ words) Malaysia is considering nuclear energy as it looks to move away from coal. And Finland is stepping in as a potential partner. The talks took place during a recent meeting between the Finnish Embassy in Malaysia and the country's main…...
Warship ceremony marks 80 years of Denmark-Philippines ties
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (191+ words) A naval warship in Subic Bay became the setting for a symbolic milestone as Denmark and the Philippines marked 80 years of diplomatic relations, Daily Tribune reports. The commemorative logo was unveiled aboard the BRP Miguel Malvar on 7 April 2026. Danish Ambassador…...
Taiwan cuts privileges for Danish diplomats over "China" label
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (179+ words) After a previous controversy over Taiwanese nationals being registered as "Chinese" on Danish residence permits, tensions have now escalated. Taiwan has revoked certain privileges granted to Danish diplomatic staff, marking a clear response to the ongoing dispute with Denmark, Taipei…...
Jet fuel shortages force Asian airlines to cancel flights
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (198+ words) Airlines across Asia are cancelling flights as the Middle East conflict tightens jet fuel supplies and pushes prices higher, Bangkok Post reports. In Vietnam, Vietnam Airlines has cut 23 domestic flights per week to conserve fuel. In Myanmar, some domestic flights…...
New law gives Vietnam more power over businesses and daily life
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (206+ words) Vietnam is introducing a new emergency law that could give authorities sweeping powers over businesses and daily life in times of crisis. The law was approved in December 2025 and will take effect from July 1, 2026, according to Vietnam Briefing. Built after…...