Election to replace LDP President Suga takes place today
There are sharp differences among the 4 hopefuls over the country's overall energy policy.
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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.
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.
Australia seeks to reassure Asean after AUKUS gambit
Canberra tells the regional alliance that AUKUS is not a defence alliance of pact.
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.