Malaysia’s overloaded lorries as ‘road bombs’ — Who is at fault?
The writer laments that overloaded lorries are not a new issue in the country. "They are a long-standing, serious social problem," he emphasises.
Policy Matters
Vietnam’s AI-centred digital government blueprint for 2030 approved
By 2030, Vietnam aims to complete the establishment of a smart, digital government powered by big data and artificial intelligence, delivering proactive, predictive, and…
Scientists push for sharper alerts as Vietnam faces harsher climate shocks
With more than 400 people dead or missing this year, scientists and engineers are pushing for smarter models, digital platforms and village-level alerts.
China establishes new regulator to boost private space industry
China's commercial space industry has seen historic expansion in recent years, driven by new government policies, technological advances, and growing market demand.
Philippines revitalising civilian sea patrol for maritime monitoring
The government is reviving a civilian-fishermen sea-patrol force to strengthen maritime monitoring of Philippine waters, as part of efforts to boost coastal security and…
India’s capital accused of tampering with air quality readings to make pollution look less dire
Critics say artificially lowered pollution readings give a false impression that the city’s campaign against pollution is working effectively, masking the government’s failure…
Pakistan’s information ministry, cybercrime agency to take action against fake news on ‘massive scale’
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said this during a press conference in Lahore, where he said he believed that “since the past few days, past few weeks, 90 percent news on social…
Hong Kong vows judge-led independent committee into deadly blaze
The Wang Fuk Court inferno has stoked expressions of public anger not seen since major protests about six years ago, with online petitions garnering thousands of signatures…
Concern in China over fire hazards in tall buildings following deadly Hong Kong blaze
High-rise fires are increasing in China, with 23,000 reported in 2023. Issues include flammable insulation and poor maintenance of fire safety systems.
Japan plans national database to track foreign ownership of real estate, land as it weighs new rules
The planned scope of registration would not be limited to property registrations for condominiums and other real estate. It would also include forests and farmland, as well as…