Malaysia

Why would civil-war-wracked Myanmar spend millions on upgrading the runway and military facilities on a remote island? It probably has something to do with the murderous regime’s closest international friend: China.Great Coco is the largest…

Kuala Lumpur — Malaysia's parliament passed a bill Monday to remove mandatory death sentences, with rights groups welcoming the vote as an "important step" that could have a knock-on effect elsewhere in…

Angkor Wat is the world's largest religious monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Image: Shutterstock)Whether you're looking for natural beauty, rich culture, or adventure, the region's top tourist places have it all.Southeast Asia is…

Brazil has just cut a deal with China to ditch the US dollar when paying each other for trade goods. It’s the latest victory in Beijing’s long-term drive to stomp on the greenback and establish the yuan as the dominant international…

More Australians have lost their jobs in a fresh wave of redundancies as another consulting firm delivered tough news to a handful of employees. Financial and engineering company Aurecon, which has 15 offices in Australia including in most…

The market downturn is taking its toll even on the most resilient Australian businesses as grocery giant Woolworths has revealed it will cut several dozen jobs. Woolworths is set to scrap 51 roles, predominantly Australia-based, as it shuts…

Roars of pride tore through the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood – and social media – last night as Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian American to ever win Best Actress at the Academy Awards. But no one was more proud than Janet…

Crew on board a Royal Australian Air Force AP-3C Orion, scan ahead as they search for missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 debris or wreckage on March 22, 2014 in Southern Indian Ocean, off…

A former Goldman Sachs banker was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison for his role in looting a Malaysian development fund of billions of dollars used to finance lavish parties, a superyacht, premium real estate and even the…

Nearly a decade later, History TV18 is set to launch History’s Greatest Mysteries: Malaysia Flight 370, which delves into the enigmatic disappearance of this passenger flight.Decipher the Top Theories Surrounding the Missing Aircraft with…