Dispatch from South Korea
There is an undercurrent of toughness, even confrontation, in the politics of the Republic of Korea.
Cigarette city: Breathing in Dhaka’s signature cocktail
The Bangladeshi capital's air quality has reached such hazardous levels that stepping outside is now equivalent to puffing on 22 cigarettes a day. This makes Dhaka the only place…
Climate-positive behaviour may well become the next big thing for brands in Pakistan
Pakistani consumers and brands are equally at risk of climate-related brand disasters.
At International Court of Justice, Nepal demands climate justice
Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba tells the court in The Hague that Nepal has suffered disproportionately ‘for the crimes we never committed.’
EU’s green policy may spur Indonesia’s economy, but harm environment
Analyses by Indonesian and German research bodies suggest that Indonesia has enough policies on the conservation of environment and climate that are in line with economic…
Malaysia PM Anwar calls for peaceful transition of power in Syria
The Prime Minister raised the importance of fostering a multipolar world that promotes equity and justice, urging leaders to translate dialogue into tangible actions.
Japan PM Ishiba, U.S. Defence Secretary Austin agree to work more closely on security
The two confirmed their countries will continue working to upgrade the command capabilities of the Self-Defence Forces and U.S. military and to promote cooperation on defense…
Fresh policies aim to nurture China’s new growth engines
The move mirrors the directive to nurture technological innovation to boost the development of new quality productive forces and the establishment of a modern industrial system.
‘Modern slavery’: Thousands of Indonesians in clutches of scam syndicates
Many have been rescued and repatriated, but dozens still languish in scam compounds in other Southeast Asian countries, forced to trawl social media sites and apps for victims.
Indian foreign secretary briefs MPs on Bangladesh tour
The briefing comes after an Indian delegation led by Secretary Vikram Misri held a Foreign Office Consultations in Dhaka on December 9.