Malaysia’s policy is to engage with both East and West, says PM Anwar
The Prime Minister said this was also in line with the stance taken by Malaysia’s regional neighbours. "We continue to engage with the West and East," he adds.
Gig economy threatens Indonesia’’s human capital growth
Indonesia’s vision of achieving fast GDP growth to become a high-income economy by 2045 requires massive investment in human capital, but the rise of the gig economy could get…
No ‘economic’ typhoon can be expected from Thailand’s digital wallet scheme, says opposition lawmaker
The 10,000-baht handout scheme, which was introduced as a measure to boost the Thai economy, was a flagship election campaign of the ruling Pheu Thai Party.
Nagasaki court recognises claims of only 15 a-bomb survivor-plaintiffs
The lawsuit was filed by 44 “hibaku taikensha” plaintiffs in Nagasaki, including four who have died, who demanded that the Nagasaki prefectural and city governments issue them…
Vietnam asks China to refrain from releasing water on Red River’s upstream, amid severe flooding
In an initial response, China confirmed that two of its hydropower plants upstream will not release water.
20,000 youth unite for post-typhoon reconstruction in Hainan
Super Typhoon Yagi ravaged Hainan province on Friday, September 6, causing significant damage to facilities at universities in Haikou and disrupting daily activities for teachers…
Syphilis cases in South Korea surge amid stricter reporting rules
The country recorded 1,881 syphilis cases in the first eight months of this year, a 4.5-fold increase from the 416 cases reported for the entirety of 2023.
Contradictory interests derail peace in Gaza
Everyone involved, directly or indirectly, in the Israel-Gaza war have their own interests at the forefront. For Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli PM, the longer the war continues,…
Seoul summit charts framework on responsible AI military use
The two-day 2024 summit on Responsible AI in the Military Domain or REAIM concluded Tuesday with the adoption of a "Blueprint for Action," drawing 1,952 participants from 96…
Electricians, e-rickshaw drivers: Indian women challenge patriarchy with non-traditional jobs
Thousands of women across the country have already been trained by non-proift organisations to work as taxi drivers, bike mechanics, electricians, masons, plumbers and in other…