‘My dream is broken’: Japan visa rules push out foreign residents
Even though Japan has a rapidly ageing population and is suffering labour shortages in many sectors, opposition to immigration is growing, and the new rules for business manager…
“Forest, people sacrificed in Sebangau: How an Indonesian national park vanishes in plain sight “
After years of destruction, the Sebangau forest was named a national park with the goal of protecting it from further deforestation.
Chinese ACs cool sweltering Europeans
Portable split air conditioners made by Chinese home appliance manufacturers have become highly sought-after, trendy items in Europe, as temperatures in many European countries…
Brunei’s digital success hinges on seamless connectivity, says minister
Minister of Transport and Infocommunications Dato Seri Paduka Awang Mohammed Riza bin Dato Paduka Haji Mohammed Yunos said while the country has established strong digital…
Membership in China’s Communist Party exceeds 101 million
Members from new professions enrich the Party's organisational structure and bolster its foundation.
Vietnamese rescuers recover 11 bodies from Venezuela earthquake rubble
Rescue, medical, and humanitarian support from Vietnam is helping Venezuela respond to the aftermath of the earthquake.
Growing use of ringgit and yuan in Malaysia-China trade reduces exposure to external financial shocks, says PM Anwar
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said many countries in the Global South had inherited a financial system that depended heavily on the US dollar, reminding that the global…
Philippine school shooting shines light on global online extremist network targeting children
Cybersecurity experts highlighted how online predators are exploiting the ideology of nihilistic violent extremism (NVE), to systematically target lonely, socially isolated…
Modi-Takaichi summit to build new Indo-Pacific defence, economic shield?
Unlike earlier India-Japan summits that revolved around infrastructure projects, high-speed rail or broad strategic declarations, this meeting comes amid a series of cascading…
Lawrence Wong to make first-ever visit by Singapore PM to Timor-Leste from July 2 to 3
Bilateral relations between Singapore and Timor-Leste have developed steadily over the years, with the establishment of Singapore’s resident embassy in Dili in April 2024 and…