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Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Tapping the ASEAN higher education market

Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Tapping the ASEAN higher education market

ASEAN's higher education market is experiencing significant growth, driven by a youthful demographic and increasing international student mobility. As of 2022, the region's youth population (ages 15-34) stands at approximately 213 million, marking the largest cohort in ASEAN's history.
Niaga SPOTLIGHT focuses on tapping this Higher Education market and Malaysia's goal of attracting 250,000 international students by 2025, in this crucial year as ASEAN Chair - in order to develop skilled human capital for long-term sustainability and prosperity in a rapidly evolving and globalised economy.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Trump's accusations against South Africa spark 'white privilege' self-mockery

Trump's accusations against South Africa spark 'white privilege' self-mockery

White South Africans, who make up less than 10% of the population, still own most of the country's farmland.
Fri Feb 14 2025
'No thanks', white South Africans turn down Trump's immigration offer

'No thanks', white South Africans turn down Trump's immigration offer

White people represent 7.2% of South Africa's population of 63 million, statistics agency data shows.
Mon Feb 10 2025
Electricity tariff hike will not affect 85 per cent of the population - PM

Electricity tariff hike will not affect 85 per cent of the population - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says this is because the tariff hike would only apply to the industries and the super-rich group.
Tue Feb 04 2025
WEF2025: ASEAN, Even Stronger Together

WEF2025: ASEAN, Even Stronger Together

WEF2025: ASEAN, Even Stronger Together

Building on its strong economic growth of 4.7% in 2024, ASEAN is seeking to boost labour productivity to maintain its competitiveness amid intensifying geo-economic competition.

How can the region leverage its diversity and deepen collaboration with partners to strengthen the third largest population bloc in the world?
Wed Jan 22 2025
Navigating Technological and Demographic Shifts by 2035

Navigating Technological and Demographic Shifts by 2035

From cleaning up pollution to preparing for extreme weather and ageing populations, the choices we make today will shape our future.
Tue Jan 21 2025
China's population falls for a third consecutive year

China's population falls for a third consecutive year

The National Bureau of Statistics says the total number of people in China dropped by 1.39 million to 1.408 billion in 2024.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Pahang and UAE join forces to protect the critically endangered Malayan tiger

Pahang and UAE join forces to protect the critically endangered Malayan tiger

The partnership aims to address critical issues such as wildlife poaching, habitat degradation, and population decline.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Gaza population down by 6% since start of war - Palestinian statistics bureau

Gaza population down by 6% since start of war - Palestinian statistics bureau

Around 45,500 Palestinians, more than half of them women and children, have been killed since the war began but another 11,000 are missing, the bureau said,
Sun Jan 05 2025
Myanmar says 2024 census shows population of 51.3 mln

Myanmar says 2024 census shows population of 51.3 mln

Myanmar said its 2024 census found a population of 51.3 million, slightly smaller than 10 years ago
Wed Jan 01 2025
Vietnam's birth rate hits record low in 2024

Vietnam's birth rate hits record low in 2024

Vietnam's birth rate reached a record low in 2024, with the total fertility rate falling to 1.91 children per woman.
Mon Dec 30 2024
S. Korea formally becomes 'super-aged' society

S. Korea formally becomes 'super-aged' society

The number of South Koreans aged 65 or older stood at 10.24 million, accounting for 20.0 per cent of the country's total population.
Tue Dec 24 2024
Why does Russia want to capture strategic Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk?

Why does Russia want to capture strategic Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk?

Pokrovsk is a road and rail hub in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, which had a pre-war population of some 60,000 people.
Thu Dec 19 2024
Israel plans to double population on occupied Golan, citing threats from Syria

Israel plans to double population on occupied Golan, citing threats from Syria

Strengthening the Golan is strengthening the State of Israel, and it is especially important at this time, says Benjamin Netanyahu.
Mon Dec 16 2024
Sudan again tops International Rescue Committee crises watchlist

Sudan again tops International Rescue Committee crises watchlist

The report says Sudan accounts for 10 pct of all people in humanitarian need, despite being home to just 1 pct of the global population.
Thu Dec 12 2024
Almost half of chronic kidney patients in Malaysia lost their jobs - study

Almost half of chronic kidney patients in Malaysia lost their jobs - study

The study raises concerns about the future of chronic kidney patients, especially those who rely on long-term dialysis treatment.
Sat Feb 22 2025
Beware of scam tactics using AI

Beware of scam tactics using AI

The drastic development of AI technology is being taken advantage of by scammers to reap huge profits by using various latest tactics.
Sat Feb 22 2025
Fired and rehired - the dizzying confusion of Trump's government overhaul

Fired and rehired - the dizzying confusion of Trump's government overhaul

They have adopted a blunt force approach toward the wholesale firing of workers, often focusing on workers who are easier to fire.
Sat Feb 22 2025
Arab states scramble to counter Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' plan

Arab states scramble to counter Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' plan

Arab states trying to devise an alternative plan have yet to tackle critical issues like who will foot the bill for Gaza's reconstruction.
Sat Feb 22 2025
Chinese universities launch DeepSeek courses to capitalise on AI boom

Chinese universities launch DeepSeek courses to capitalise on AI boom

Universities across China have launched artificial intelligence courses this month based on Chinese AI startup DeepSeek.
Sat Feb 22 2025
Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere

Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere

Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child

According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant

Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today

So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit

Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025