People’s Liberation Army advances in arms, ability over past decade
Observers said that the past decade has been an unprecedented time in which the Chinese military commissioned a great deal of high-tech weaponry and equipment
Rice prices go up again in Bangladesh
Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder said his ministry will start selling rice at a cheaper rate for poor families through a food friendly programme from Sept 1.
Indonesia aims to combat food inflation with GMO, experts and farmers skeptical
Indonesia, like most emerging economies, is not immune to the impact of surging food prices induced by the current supply disruption.
Malaysian combat ships scandal: ‘Navy fought a losing battle’
The six littoral combat ships were supposed to be delivered in stages, with the last one scheduled for 2023, but today, not a single ship is ready.
Distrust puts overseas Indonesian trafficking victims in peril
Accounts from several victims revealed that one of the biggest hurdles they faced was getting help from the embassy.
Hong Kong couple held over suspected murder of 3-month-old boy
After receiving a complaint at 1:45 am on Aug 13, the police sped to the scene and found the boy collapsed in bed, sustaining multiple injuries.
Security beefed up in Delhi for Independence Day celebrations
The police said the vigilance along the borders of Delhi as well as the busy markets of the city have been beefed up with many layers of protection.
Pakistan celebrates diamond jubilee with patriotic zeal and fervour
Celebrating 75 years of independence, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif vowed to transform the country into an economic power.
What is behind South Korea’s growth in soft power?
The global popularity of Korean culture ranks at top in multiple measures of soft power– a phenomenon referring to “the ability to obtain preferred outcomes by attraction…
Indonesian government promises to fix passport troubles
Some Indonesian visa applicants, facing rejection from the German embassy, have brought to light that the passports in question lacked a place for the signature of the holder.