Election to replace LDP President Suga takes place today
There are sharp differences among the 4 hopefuls over the country's overall energy policy.
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.
Time to heed warnings of a hurting world
Nearly 500 newsrooms from around the world have come together to tell the story of how climate change is already impacting the lives and livelihoods of communities, and how they…
PM Ismail unveils Malaysia’s biggest five-year development plan with $129b allocation
The plan for the period 2021-2025 focuses on nine key areas, that include social welfare, protection of workers, and addressing the needs of the poor.
Draft of Japan’s cybersecurity strategy names China, Russia and North Korea as a threat
The New Cybersecurity Strategy also includes cooperation with the United States, Australia, India and Asean.
Majority of Filipinos say Duterte VP bid violates Constitution
Less than 40 per cent of those polled want him to run in the next elections.
NK fires missile, blames US ‘hostile policy’
Pyongyang fired the short-range missile just minutes before North Korea’s ambassador to the UN urged the US to drop its “hostile policy” at the UN.
Korea’s racist hierarchy: The whiter the better
A survey shows ethnicity-based discrimination prevails in the country.
HK to seize growth opportunities in 14th five year plan
The city will remain an international center for finance, commerce and trade, a report says.
More than meets the eye in photo of orangutan ‘offering help’ to man
Although it seemed like the female orangutan was offering help, it is also possible tha that she could have been asking for food, an official said.