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South Korea's Samyang Foods fires back at Canadian influencer's RM45.6m spicy Buldak noodle lawsuit claim

SEOUL, Aug. 27 -- Samyang Foods has strongly denied claims by Canadian TikTok influencer Javeria Wasim that she developed a stomach ulcer from eating the company's Buldak Bokkeummyeon noodles and won ... Read More


Samyang fires back at Canadian influencer's RM45.6m spicy Buldak lawsuit claim

SEOUL, Aug. 27 -- Samyang Foods has strongly denied claims by Canadian TikTok influencer Javeria Wasim that she developed a stomach ulcer from eating the company's Buldak Bokkeummyeon noodles and won ... Read More


Malaysia's Versa cracks Forbes Asia's '100 to Watch' list of hottest startups

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 26 -- Malaysia's fast-rising digital wealth platform Versa has been named to Forbes Asia's fifth annual "100 to Watch" list, a ranking that highlights the most promising small compa... Read More


Form Three boy in critical condition after incident at Selangor school dorm, family alleges possible bullying

SHAH ALAM, Aug. 26 -- A Form Three student is reportedly in critical condition following an incident at a school dormitory, which his family alleges may involve elements of bullying. The boy's mother... Read More


Despite US tariffs, Penang's manufacturing investments soar 150pc to RM12.5b in first half of 2025, says CM

GEORGE TOWN, Aug. 26 -- Investments in Penang have continued to grow despite uncertainties due to the tariffs imposed by the United States, said Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said total man... Read More


Staff at Singapore foodcourt giant Koufu trained to be 'eyes and ears' spotting domestic violence

SINGAPORE, Aug. 26 -- Foodcourt staff in Singapore are taking on a new role - spotting signs of domestic abuse. In July, 77 managers from Koufu, one of Singapore's largest foodcourt chains, were trai... Read More


The complexities of the East Asian Summit in KL facing the group chair are enormous - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 26 -- The East Asian Summit (EAS) that will convene in Kuala Lumpur this October is unlike any other regional gathering in recent memory. While Asean has always prided itself on be... Read More


Piracy in Strait of Malacca, Singapore Strait surges nearly fourfold in 2025, says anti-piracy watchdog

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 26 -- Piracy and armed robbery cases in the Strait of Malacca and the Singapore Strait have reportedly surged this year, with incidents nearly quadrupling from 2024. Citing data fr... Read More


Malaysia targets global value chain with debut of edge AI processor

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 26 -- Malaysia has unveiled its first locally designed artificial intelligence processor, marking a step into the global race to build advanced electronic components. The chip, cal... Read More


Beanie Babies 2.0? Why investors are betting big on China's Labubu Despite 70pc sales crash

BEIJING, Aug. 26 -- Labubu plush toys from China's Pop Mart International Group Ltd. have ignited a global collecting frenzy, driving billion-dollar sales, record resale prices and soaring fortunes fo... Read More