Across Asia-Pacific girls are fighting for a better tomorrow
Compared to the Asia Girls' Leadership Index 2019, the climate for girls improved in 12 countries, but declined in 4 and remained static in 3.
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China’s property market stable despite Evergrande distress: NBS
Regulatory adjustments have dampened some unreasonable demands, says National Bureau of Statistics official
White paper on Xinjiang’s demographic development released
The Uighur population in Xinjiang has maintained a relatively high growth rate, having a compound annual growth rate of 1.67 per cent from over 8.34 million in 2000 to over 11.62…
Philippine Air Force keeps eyes on Swedish Grippon jets
Manila was eyeing the Lockheed Martin F-16 multirole fighter aircraft but costs are a major consideration.
Indonesia plans to relax border curbs on foreign visitors, possibly within months
Opening up will, however, depend on the country's vaccination rates. Officials are divided.
Delhi India’s most unsafe city for women, Kolkata safest: report
Kolkata has gained the top spot in the list of the country's safest cities for the second consecutive year.
KPMG to pay RM 333mil to M’sian govt as 1MDB settlement, says Finance Ministry
The settlement, valued at more than 800 times the audit fees earned by KPMG, represents one of the largest 1MDB-related settlements by an audit firm in South-East Asia.
Bangkok to accept foreign tourists without quarantine from Oct 15
The proportion of people vaccinated in Bangkok is expected to reach 70 per cent by end of September.
Myanmar’s Junta wanted spy gear on network, says Telenor
Norwegian firm hopes to sell Telenor Myanmar, says it has become difficult to operate in country.