World Bank approves US$3.51 million grant for climate resilience
The project will generate nationwide climate and disaster risk information through a first-of-its-kind multi-hazard risk assessment.
As Olympics open, Uyghurs set to take rights case to court
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is also expected to release a report on human rights in the Xinjiang region.
Why global tech turns to Indian talent
Executives and experts say the phenomenon is due to multiple push-pull factors and skillsets including relentless hard work.
Law revision eyed to stop firms sharing browsing data without user consent
Browsing history data can be used to display ads that are tailored to the individual preferences of users.
Bong Go formally withdraws from 2022 presidential race
He cited his family’s opposition to his move to run for president as among the reasons for his withdrawal.
7.3-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia, tsunami ‘possible’
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said "hazardous waves are possible for coasts located within 1,000km of the quake epicentre".
A house for the millennial: The dream’s to buy a home, even if it isn’t a dream home
Much more than their parents or grandparents, Asia’s millennials are struggling harder and longer to own a home.
Social media fanning fires between Hindu and Muslim communities: Survey
Close to half the respondents surveyed felt that social media had increased the gulf between the communities to a large extent.
Philippines anti-terrorism law ‘threatens human rights’
Lawyers, journalists and rights groups had petitioned the Supreme Court to remove sections of the law they argued were unconstitutional.
Key tasks set out for China’s economy in 2022: Xi Jinping
Xi Jinping reviewed the country's economic work in 2021 and mapped out plans for next year at the conference.