A UK Minister’s fall from grace and other secrets swept under the rug
Siddiq is the niece of Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and leader of the Awami League, who was ousted in August after a mass uprising. This family tie has…
Syeda Afrin Tarannum
The centre of gravity of global affairs is slowly but surely moving towards Asia: Dr Kyung-wha Kang
In this interview with Asia News Network (ANN), Dr Kang shares her vision for Asia in the global community and the challenges that lie ahead.
Global collaboration key in dealing with the climate crisis: WEF Panel
In a session titled, “Facing Up to Extreme Weather” at the World Economic Forum in Dalian, China, extreme weather, climate resilience and global collaboration took centre…
92 countries engaged in conflicts beyond borders: Global Peace Index
Results varied for Asia with Asia-Pacific emerging as the second most peaceful region, while South Asia ranked as the third least peaceful area.
Asia dominates global fisheries and aquaculture production
The report finds that the top seven countries in aquaculture production are all located in Asia. The countries, China, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and…
Fake news and social media posts cause a flutter across Asia
With the world still struggling to come up with a proper legal framework to deal with the complexities of issues regarding disinformation, misinformation and fake news, people are…
Heatwave sweeps across South and Southeast Asia leaving millions praying for respite
Prolonged heat waves have exposed people to unbearable temperatures for longer. Countries around Asia have been coping with the sudden heat in various ways including school…
The ordeals of a Nobel Laureate in Bangladesh
More than 170 global leaders have published a joint letter denouncing the treatment of Professor Mohammad Yunus, 83, a hero for many of the world’s poorest, in August last year.
Asia Pacific nations stand strong in Global Retail Development Index
Five Asian countries – China, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Bangladesh – have secured positions among the top 15 economies for retailers to prioritise establishing a…
Long way to go for China’s first homegrown airliner
C919's flight to Singapore sparks interest but it needs to win international approval and resolve supply chain issues.