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BRICS mechanism conducive to cooperation among developing countries, says UN economist

BRICS mechanism conducive to cooperation among developing countries, says UN economist

The appeal of the BRICS mechanism lies in the expanding influence of its members in the global political and economic system.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Why social media health check must include Global South

Why social media health check must include Global South

Plenty of research showing how social media can affect youth mental health but studies often omit the developing countries of Global South.
Sun Oct 08 2023
[COLUMNIST] Malaysian 5G rollout: Topsy Turvy Innovation

[COLUMNIST] Malaysian 5G rollout: Topsy Turvy Innovation

How long should developing countries suffer from being the lab for 'innovation' experiments by colonialists (national and supranational)?
Fri Mar 24 2023
MPIC to expand exchange, sharing of expertise in timber with developing countries

MPIC to expand exchange, sharing of expertise in timber with developing countries

MPIC is expanding the exchange and sharing of technology related to the timber industry with developing countries, said its minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin.
Fri Sep 16 2022
More than third of world has never used internet: UN

More than third of world has never used internet: UN

The UN's International Telecommunication Union estimated that 96 per cent of those 2.9 billion live in developing countries.
Wed Dec 01 2021
Addressing period poverty crucial in meeting the socio-economic needs of marginalised girls and women

Addressing period poverty crucial in meeting the socio-economic needs of marginalised girls and women

Period poverty not only exists in wealthy nations like the UK and US, but it also happens in developing countries like Malaysia.
Tue Oct 12 2021
To build back better after COVID-19, Commonwealth needs to address the digital divide

To build back better after COVID-19, Commonwealth needs to address the digital divide

In order for the Commonwealth to build back better during the global COVID-19 recovery phase, collective action is needed to address the digital divide between developed and developing countries.
Thu Sep 16 2021
Malaysia calls for global vaccine equity - Khairy

Malaysia calls for global vaccine equity - Khairy

Malaysia calls for the World Bank to be a strong voice for developing countries for global vaccine equity.
Wed Jun 23 2021
China repeats call to resist 'vaccine nationalism', pledges to keep monetary support

China repeats call to resist 'vaccine nationalism', pledges to keep monetary support

China urged the international community to coordinate policy to make vaccines accessible for developing countries.
Fri Apr 09 2021
Over 43 million doses of Sinopharm's COVID-19 vaccines used globally: State media

Over 43 million doses of Sinopharm's COVID-19 vaccines used globally: State media

China is providing vaccine assistance to 53 developing countries and has export deals with 22 countries.
Mon Feb 22 2021
Pfizer offers 40 mln COVID shots to poorer countries at cost

Pfizer offers 40 mln COVID shots to poorer countries at cost

Pfizer chairman Albert Bourla says developing countries should have "the same access to vaccines as the rest of the world".
Sat Jan 23 2021
India starts supplying COVID-19 shots to neighbouring nations

India starts supplying COVID-19 shots to neighbouring nations

The world's largest vaccine making nation strikes a balance between maintaining enough doses to inoculate its own people and helping developing countries.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Poor nations need more cash to adapt to climate change: UN

Poor nations need more cash to adapt to climate change: UN

Huge financing gaps remain to help developing countries adapt to the worst effects.
Fri Jan 15 2021
UK helps raise $1 billion in global vaccine donations

UK helps raise $1 billion in global vaccine donations

The fund will allow for the distribution of one billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to 92 developing countries this year.
Sun Jan 10 2021
China has given $2.1 billion of debt relief to poor countries - Finance Minister

China has given $2.1 billion of debt relief to poor countries - Finance Minister

The China Development Bank, as a commercial creditor, has signed agreements with developing countries involving $748 million by the end of September
Fri Nov 20 2020
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024