
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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 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 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
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
Policymakers to gauge damage from Trump's tariff barrage.
Mon Apr 21 2025

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