World Bank revises China’s economic forecast
This downward revision came as the largest Covid-19 wave in two years and the resulting mobility restrictions have disrupted China's growth normalization after a strong start in…
Malaysian tells horror story of 1,000 held captive by love scam ring
The 20-year-old said he worked for only three days but his refusal led to him being pushed off a balcony on the third floor of a building.
Ukraine war will disrupt gas market long term, Russia’s nuclear energy may be hit
US energy specialist Ernest Moniz posits that if Russia loses significant market share, “other players such as China, Japan, Europe and the US will have to step in”.
Pandemic ‘opportunity to enact reforms’: Cambodia education minister
The goal is to resume educational activities on the same scale as prior to the pandemic but with safety considerations taken into account, according to ministry spokesperson.
India in damage control mode in Gulf after BJP members’ remarks on Islam
Analysts believe that it would not impact India's ties with the Gulf countries in the long run as the government has maintained that the comments were made by "fringe elements".
Resurgent opposition not yet a threat to Cambodia’s ruling party
Despite the talk of a resurgent opposition, Cambodia's ruling party won the vast majority of seats in the June 5 local elections.
Hong Kong attractive destination for mainland, overseas students: Education chief
The education chief said the government has introduced measures to facilitate non-local students' integration into the local campus life, which will promote exchange among all…
Hong Kong home prices expected to remain stable
According to an industry expert, despite price hikes in the US, the city’s prices have only shown short-term fluctuation.
P20 per kilo price of rice ‘not yet possible’: Philippines agri chief
Department of Agriculture Secretary Dar said that this is despite the rice production cost soaring to P14.80 per kilo due to rising fertilizer and fuel costs in light of the…
Aging population not a concern in Philippines for now, says Popcom chief
Undersecretary Juan Antonio Perez pointed out that people of 60-years-old and above would make up 14 per cent of the population only in 2035 and that the birth rate is also low.