Man falls in Dhaka drain, comes out of connecting canal alive
Locals said he was sitting on a bypass over the Kalshi canal before falling into the water.
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Lei Jun, Xiaomi’s CEO tops Forbes China CEOs list
The average age of the 50 CEOs is 54, and five women made the annual ranking list.
Govt to back Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail project despite cost overrun
The Chinese-Indonesian infrastructure project is grossly over budget, but a new regulation will allow the government to fund it.
Pakistan’s nuclear scientist laid to rest in Islamabad
Reports said that he died after being transferred to a hospital with lung problems.
India, China hold talks to address ongoing military standoff
The talks were held in Ladakh, two months after both sides agreed to withdraw troops from Gogra.
Japan to accelerate green initiatives while ensuring emerging Asia is not left behind
Japan has earmarked US$10 billion (S$13.6 billion) in this regard for the Asia Energy Transition Initiative to help Asean, Central Asia and the Middle East move away from fossil…
China’s food delivery giant Meituan fined for monopolistic behaviour
Officials say Meituan abused its dominant market position to compel merchants to sign exclusive agreements with its platform.
Rosmah breaks down in tears during witness statement
The wife of former PM Najib Tun Razak broke down while questioning the prosecution’s inaction against the five witnesses in her case.
Ismail Sabri to share insights on Malaysian Family concept
The PM first mentioned the concept in his inaugural speech on Aug 22 as he invited Malaysians to set aside their differences.
S’pore oil trader Winson Group ‘a key node’ in illicit fuel supply to North Korea, says UN
Winson Group has refuted details of its purported illicit activity.