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Singapore to change prime minister for the first time in 20 years, Lee Hsien Loong announces resignation. Prime Minister Lee is now 3 years old, and although it was decided to transfer power to Deputy Prime Minister Wong, he had not revealed the timing of the change until now. The eldest son of Singapore's first prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew, Lee became the third prime minister in 2004 and has been responsible for running the government of one of Asia's largest economies.

Against the backdrop of escalating regional security challenges including North Korea's nuclear developments and unilateral attempts to alter the status quo in the East and South China Seas, Japan wants to further cooperate with Malaysia in maintaining and enhancing maritime connectivity and stability in the region.

Tanishq, a jewelry brand from the Tata Group, has plans to establish 50 boutiques worldwide in the long term. Currently, the brand has 13 boutiques in international markets and is actively seeking new locations to serve the global Indian diaspora. The company intends to open boutiques in the United Kingdom, Australia, and Malaysia.

​​The Philippines has protested what it says are increasingly dangerous and provocative maneuvers by Chinas coast guard and navy ships in recent months. On Oct. 22, two Chinese ships blocked and separately collided with two Philippine vessels near the disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea.

KUALA LUMPUR: An estimated 80% of Malaysian respondents say they are excited to travel this year, a survey conducted by Europ Assistance (EA) with market research company Ipsos, indicates.

Kolkata: Ashok Leyland is banking on Asean markets like Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines along with Egypt, other African countries and West Asia for g.

On November 1, United Overseas Bank (UOB Vietnam) held a ceremony to bring exposure to its flagship study on consumer sentiment across ASEAN.

KUALA LUMPUR: A survey conducted by Europ Assistance (EA) with market research company Ipsos indicates that 80% of Malaysian respondents have reported feeling excited to travel this year with more than 72% of them planning to travel this year.

Former Indonesian Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajud underscored the significance of strengthening relations between Korea and ASEAN during an interview with The Korea Times in Seoul, Tuesday, emphasizing the substantial opportunities that could benefit both sides.

It is unlikely that Myanmar will have this inclusive national dialogue soon, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi.