Indians keen on buying bigger houses even amid inflation: Survey
As per the survey, 40 per cent respondents believed that inflation had a “moderate” impact on their disposable income while only 5 per cent said it was ‘insignificant’.
When a teacher is a terrorist
In an incident that seems stranger than fiction, Raihan Sharif, a teacher of Shaheed M Mansur Ali Medical College in Sirajganj, reportedly shot a third-year student in the leg…
Australian companies keen to invest RM24.5 billion in Malaysia: PM Anwar
Among the potential investors are data centre operators, AirTrunk and NextDC, which plans to spend about RM11bil and RM3bil respectively, according to PM Anwar.
Vietnam, Australia build practical, future-oriented relations
FM Son suggested the two sides closely coordinate in implementing support packages worth nearly AUD200 million (US$130 million) for clean energy development and climate change…
Growing India-Taiwan ties benefit both
Taipei is aware of hardworking Indian labour which contributed to the economies of Middle East nations and hence seeks them. The agreement would benefit both countries.
Singapore and Australia to enter new chapter of cooperation in 2025
Singapore's PM Lee said that ministers and officials from both sides have been tasked to develop an “ambitious” plan for their next chapter of cooperation.
China plans to raise defence spending by 7.2% to $231 billion
If approved by lawmakers, the proposed expenditure will maintain single-digit growth for a ninth consecutive year since 2016, and will remain the same percentage increase like…
South Korean health ministry to consider legal action against junior doctors leading protest
Doctors are subject to a licence suspension for up to one year, and could face three years in prison or a fine of up to 30 million won for not complying with government orders.
Long way to go for China’s first homegrown airliner
C919's flight to Singapore sparks interest but it needs to win international approval and resolve supply chain issues.
Thailand criticised for captive breeding of elephants for tourism
With the industry recently pivoting towards more captive breeding, the number of captive elephants in Thailand increased by 134% between 2010 and 2020.