Malaysia needs to relook at retirement age policy -- World Bank
Malaysia's demographics have shifted to an era of low fertility and low mortality from a situation of high fertility and high mortality previously.
Wed Dec 02 2020
Biden wins Arizona, flips longtime Republican stronghold
The former vice president benefited from the states changing demographics and successfully won over swing voters.
Wed Nov 04 2020
Why is Singapore's COVID-19 death rate the world's lowest
Singapore has so far recorded 27 deaths, among the more than 57,000 people who have been infected with COVID-19.
Fri Sep 18 2020
US gun industry thrives but challenged by demographics
Gun manufacturers and gun rights communities fear that the base of their support -- white middle-aged men -- is fading.
Wed Jun 15 2016
90 per cent of the homeless are Malaysians with jobs
Only 10 percent of homeless persons on the streets of Kuala Lumpur are non-Malaysians.
Sat Jul 05 2014
Economic crisis is Europe's profit and loss
The global economic crisis is causing a major shift in the demographics of European football with cash-strapped Spain and Portugal witnessing an exodus of talent to rival leagues, a study has found.
Fri Jan 25 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024