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Strong earthquake strikes Southeast Asia, buildings collapse in Myanmar

Strong earthquake strikes Southeast Asia, buildings collapse in Myanmar

The epicentre was about 17.2 km from the city of Mandalay, which has a population about 1.2 million, according to USGS.
Fri Mar 28 2025
China encourages babymaking with free milk and childcare subsidies

China encourages babymaking with free milk and childcare subsidies

More than 20 provincial level administrations across China have started offering childcare subsidies.
Sun Mar 23 2025
Trump's renewed interest in Greenland lacks respect, says prime minister

Trump's renewed interest in Greenland lacks respect, says prime minister

Greenland, whose population is only 57,000, belongs to its people and that it should decide on its own future, says it's PM.
Tue Mar 11 2025
More than just the flu: Get to know pneumonia, Malaysia's leading cause of death

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
Vietnam considers relaxing two-child policy amid declining birth rate

Vietnam considers relaxing two-child policy amid declining birth rate

Vietnam proposes allowing couples to decide the number and timing of their children, and addressing regional disparities in birth rates.
Sat Mar 08 2025
Obesity rates soaring globally in 'monumental social failure', study says

Obesity rates soaring globally in 'monumental social failure', study says

Obesity is associated with an increased risk of serious health problems like diabetes, some cancers, and heart disease.
Wed Mar 05 2025
AI robots may hold key to nursing Japan's ageing population

AI robots may hold key to nursing Japan's ageing population

The AI-driven humanoid robot is a prototype future "caregiver" for Japan's rapidly ageing population and shortage of age care workers.
Sun Mar 02 2025
China adviser pushes to lower legal marriage age to 18 to boost birthrate

China adviser pushes to lower legal marriage age to 18 to boost birthrate

The legal age for marriage in China is 22 for men and 20 for women, amongst the highest in the world.
Wed Feb 26 2025
90 pct of Syria's population living in poverty after years of civil war: UN official

90 pct of Syria's population living in poverty after years of civil war: UN official

UNDP says, "13,000 people (have been) forcibly disappeared, and we don't know their fate yet.
Sun Feb 23 2025
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
S.Korea braces for tough US trade talks, liberal party issues caution

S.Korea braces for tough US trade talks, liberal party issues caution

Seoul will work closely with the US for a mutually beneficial solution, prioritising national interest, says Han Duck-soo.
Mon Apr 21 2025
Netflix shares rise as rosy outlook calms investors' nerves amid tariff fears

Netflix shares rise as rosy outlook calms investors' nerves amid tariff fears

Netflix reassures investors that it could withstand any economic downturn amid a tariff laden economic climate.
Mon Apr 21 2025
China sanctions US congress members, officials and NGO heads

China sanctions US congress members, officials and NGO heads

China warns any US misstep on Hong Kong will face firm, reciprocal countermeasures, says foreign ministry spokesperson.
Mon Apr 21 2025
How to take the most from the present De-Facto peace period in Armenia-Azerbaijan relations

How to take the most from the present De-Facto peace period in Armenia-Azerbaijan relations

The Antalya Diplomacy Forum presents rare opportunity for trilateral engagement among foreign ministers of three South Caucasian countries.
Mon Apr 21 2025
Tariff deal talks to dominate IMF-World Bank meetings this week

Tariff deal talks to dominate IMF-World Bank meetings this week

Policymakers to gauge damage from Trump's tariff barrage.
Mon Apr 21 2025
World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab steps down as Chair

World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab steps down as Chair

The Board appoints Vice Chairman Peter Brabeck-Letmathe as interim Chair and establishes a search committee to identify permanent successor.
Mon Apr 21 2025
Japan to voice concern over US trade deal inconsistency, PM Ishiba says

Japan to voice concern over US trade deal inconsistency, PM Ishiba says

Japan PM voices "grave concern" over inconsistency between the deal and President Donald Trump's latest automobile tariffs.
Mon Apr 21 2025
China stops buying LNG from US, replaces with gas from neighbouring countries

China stops buying LNG from US, replaces with gas from neighbouring countries

China compensated for the loss of LNG volumes by increasing purchases from its regional neighbours.
Mon Apr 21 2025
China warns countries against striking trade deals with US at its expense

China warns countries against striking trade deals with US at its expense

China is determined and capable of safeguarding its own rights and interests, the ministry said.
Mon Apr 21 2025
South Korea finds 'Made in Korea' breaches intended to avoid US tariffs

South Korea finds 'Made in Korea' breaches intended to avoid US tariffs

Customs uncovers US$20.81 million in country-of-origin violations, mainly involving foreign products from China.
Mon Apr 21 2025