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More than 20 provincial level administrations across China have started offering childcare subsidies.

Greenland, whose population is only 57,000, belongs to its people and that it should decide on its own future, says it's PM.

The surge in pneumonia-related deaths to Malaysia's ageing population, delays in seeking medical care, and low vaccination rates.

Vietnam proposes allowing couples to decide the number and timing of their children, and addressing regional disparities in birth rates.

Obesity is associated with an increased risk of serious health problems like diabetes, some cancers, and heart disease.

The AI-driven humanoid robot is a prototype future "caregiver" for Japan's rapidly ageing population and shortage of age care workers.

The legal age for marriage in China is 22 for men and 20 for women, amongst the highest in the world.

UNDP says, "13,000 people (have been) forcibly disappeared, and we don't know their fate yet.

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.

White South Africans, who make up less than 10% of the population, still own most of the country's farmland.

White people represent 7.2% of South Africa's population of 63 million, statistics agency data shows.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says this is because the tariff hike would only apply to the industries and the super-rich group.

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?

From cleaning up pollution to preparing for extreme weather and ageing populations, the choices we make today will shape our future.

The National Bureau of Statistics says the total number of people in China dropped by 1.39 million to 1.408 billion in 2024.

The WFP has suffered severe financial setbacks after the US, its single largest donor, announced a 90-day pause on foreign aid assistance.

At least 18 heritage sites or objects damaged, destroyed.

Here is how the attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Houthis have affected trade for Europe and the US.

Kim Jong Un says unmanned control and AI capability must be the top priorities in modern arms development.

The bridge was agreed upon during Putin's 2024 North Korea visit, when both nations signed a strategic partnership deal.

Judge says Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has established a prima facie case to be granted leave to issue the third-party notice.

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was named a suspect after Bukit Aman found a money trail of 1MDB funds entering the ex-PM's accounts.

Ahmad Syahir Sharifudeen is facing five counts of engaging in sexual acts of unnatural intercourse with the 19-year-old female victims.

Hundreds of Palestinians protest in northern Gaza to demand an end to war, chanting "Hamas out".

Datuk Rohaimi Md Isa said during the same period last year, 1,700 cases were reported, resulting in losses amounting to RM13.66 million.