
China will provide certainty to this uncertain world - Wang Yi
The Chinese people have a glorious tradition of relentlessly seeking self-renewal, says Wang Yi.
Fri Mar 07 2025

Brazil takes over BRICS Presidency, focusing on Global South cooperation
Brazil assumed the rotating presidency of the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) on Wednesday. The agenda will focus on strengthening cooperation among Global South nations
Thu Jan 02 2025

Thailand accepts invitation to be BRICS partner country
Thailand has notified Russia, the current chair of the BRICS group, of its acceptance to be a partner country.
Fri Dec 27 2024

BRICS' importance as platform for collaboration grows - Chinese Foreign Ministry
The significance of BRICS as a platform for fostering unity and cooperation among Global South countries has risen, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Tuesday
Wed Dec 25 2024

Beyond checking a box: How a social license can help communities benefit from data reuse and AI
The original excitement about the influence of AI on developed countries is shifting toward how AI might influence developing nations.
Sat Dec 21 2024
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[COLUMNIST] Trump's tariff threat: The timely catalyst for global realignment
It is becoming increasingly evident that even the edge of innovation is steadily shifting to the global South-East!
Mon Dec 09 2024

ANALYSIS - New UN figures reveal huge cost of drought and desertification
A new report shows global losses from drought cost $307 billion a year.
Thu Dec 05 2024

Global South should unite in response to Trump's tariff threats on BRICS - Jomo
Jomo says there is a genuine opportunity to explore and expand possibilities within the system, provided there is a collective goal.
Tue Dec 03 2024

COP29: Global South deserves more in climate funding - KL Mayor
KL mayor says Asia and Africa, though low energy users, face severe impacts from extreme weather and rising temperatures.
Wed Nov 20 2024

Developing nations are least responsible for climate change but cop it worst. Will the COP29 climate talks tackle this injustice?
Since the Industrial Revolution, country after country has turned to fossil fuels to power their transport and industry.
Sat Nov 16 2024

PM calls for robust collaboration with Global South
It's crucial to shift course slightly and enhance collaboration with the Global South, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Thu Nov 14 2024
Consider This: Malaysia & BRICS (Part 2) — Building the Right Foundation?
Malaysia is set to be officially recognised as one of 13 nations added to BRICS as a partner country, though not as full members yet. But as Malaysia joins this diverse and at times divided group, questions remain about what the country stands to gain—and what it risks. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Tan Sri Dr Munir Majid, Visiting Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Affairs, Diplomacy and Strategy at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Consider This: Malaysia & BRICS (Part 1) — Building the Right Foundation?
Malaysia is set to be officially recognised as one of 13 nations added to BRICS as a partner country, though not as full members yet. But as Malaysia joins this diverse and at times divided group, questions remain about what the country stands to gain—and what it risks. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Elina Noor, Senior Fellow, of the Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Fri Oct 25 2024

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

Malaysia's intent to join BRICS upholds nation's independent and neutral policies
Malaysia's intent to join BRICS is part of the country's efforts to uphold its independent and neutral policies.
Thu Oct 24 2024

Ringgit opens stronger on higher expectation of US rate cut
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid says the US DXY dropped to 103.830 points, suggesting an upside potential for the ringgit.
Mon Mar 10 2025

MOE bans sale of vape-like candies in schools - Fadhlina
The Education Ministry would take strict action against any party found selling food that could endanger students' safety.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Mark Carney wins race to replace Trudeau as Canada's prime minister
Mark Carney won with 86 pct of votes, defeating ex-Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland in a race with nearly 152,000 party members voting.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Modern slavery cases in Britain reach record high
The real number of people living in modern slavery in Britain is estimated to be around 130,000, according to a human rights group.
Sun Mar 09 2025

What are Southeast Asia's scam centres, and why are they being dismantled?
Scam centres, particularly those in Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar run illegal online schemes to defraud people.
Sun Mar 09 2025

Using gender lens in drug decriminalisation efforts
Decriminalising drugs would help all, especially women, who are among the worst impacted despite being less likely to use drugs.
Sun Mar 09 2025

INSIGHT - How a key ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M's is smuggled from war-torn Sudan
Sudan produces 80 pct of the world's gum arabic, a natural substance from acacia trees used to mix, stabilise, and thicken ingredients.
Sun Mar 09 2025

More than just the flu: Get to know pneumonia, Malaysia's leading cause of death
The surge in pneumonia-related deaths to Malaysia's ageing population, delays in seeking medical care, and low vaccination rates.
Sun Mar 09 2025

INSIGHT - Musk rallies the far right in Europe. Tesla is paying the price.
Some EV buyers avoid Tesla due to Elon Musk's views, while competition from new, affordable electric vehicles is growing.
Sun Mar 09 2025

In China, a designer rethinks lingerie for women who have had breast cancer surgery
More than 350,000 women in China are diagnosed with breast cancer annually.
Sun Mar 09 2025