That sinking feeling from Down Under
Has Australia seriously thought through the implications of AUKUS for Asian neighbours?
Long-term plans needed to protect Metro Manila’s most vulnerable from rising sea
Studies show that the rising sea level of Manila Bay could inundate coastal communities and force them to retreat elsewhere.
Covid-19 plays havoc with airport reopening plans in Asia
Air hubs have been pushing back reopening plans as governments struggle to contain the virus
AUKUS will complement, and not sideline Quad
AUKUS accentuation will stay in digital and Artificial Intelligence. It is a security partnership, while Quad is a political one.
China’s property market stable despite Evergrande distress: NBS
Regulatory adjustments have dampened some unreasonable demands, says National Bureau of Statistics official
Key body that picks Hong Kong leader formed, paving way for ‘conducive’ politics
This is the first election in Hong Kong since an electoral reform law was passed in late May. Only one of two opposition-leaning candidates won.
Philippine in fourth, ‘most severe’ COVID-19 wave
Delta variant pushes rate of infected to 30 per cent of individuals and the peak has yet to be reached, says official.
Foreign investment into Vietnamese start-ups expected to rise despite COVID-19
The trend indicates Viet Nam has emerged as a startup hub, catching up with regional countries like Indonesia and Singapore.
Najib may seek re-election despite conviction
Malaysia's former PM revealed this in an interview. His announcement comes soon after the United Malays National Organisation (Umno), clinched the premiership last month.
India emerges as global rice exporting hub, during pandemic
The country's exports registered a 112 % increase during 2020-21 - the highest ever since New Delhi started rice exports.