Joy, fear as India’s population becomes world’s biggest
India faces huge challenges in providing electricity, food and housing for its growing population, with many cities struggling with water shortages, air and water pollution, and…
Singapore moves up 2 spots to top world ranking on government effectiveness
Coming after Singapore in the top 10 were Switzerland, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom and New Zealand.
Who is running for president in Indonesia’s 2024 election?
Indonesia is set to hold a presidential election next year, with three men so far vying for the top job in the world's third-largest democracy.
Don’t collect data you can’t protect: Philippine privacy commissioner
The comments come as authorities are investigating the reported compromise of a database containing personal information for over a million individuals.
India overtakes China to become most populous country
As per UN data, India now has a population of 1,428.6 million while China’s population stands at 1,425.7 million – a difference of 2.9 million.
Malaysia PM Anwar unveils Hari Raya goodies, lifts highway toll charges for 4 days
Besides announcing goodies for Hari Raya, he also touched on other issues, including additional allocation for the maintenance of federal roads.
Cracks showing in Umno-DAP forced marriage: Former PM Ismail Sabri
He also said that there is a likelihood that these cracks would soon lead to “a permanent break-up”.
Bhumjaithai Party could return as key power broker in Thailand’s next government
Under the leadership of construction magnate-turned-politician Anutin Charnvirakul, the party is heading into the election with confidence.
India ‘opens new probe into BBC in widening crackdown’
The latest investigation is being conducted by the Enforcement Directorate under India's Foreign Exchange Management Act.
International outrage as Myanmar confirms deadly air strike
UN rights chief Volker Turk said he was "horrified" by the deadly air strike, whose victims he said included schoolchildren performing dances.