UN says 180 Rohingya adrift on boat feared dead
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said over the weekend that it feared that a boat that set sail at the end of November was missing, with all 180 on board presumed…
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Saudi Arabia, Australia advise their citizens in Pakistan to ‘remain careful, limit movement’
The security updates come a day after the US embassy stopped its staff from visiting Islamabad’s Marriott Hotel due to fears of an attack.
Cambodian foreign minister attends ‘informal’ Myanmar meet
“An informal meeting is a good mechanism for discussing the issue directly, openly and closely", he said, in reference to the complex issue of Myanmar.
Will the Korean economy be outpaced by Malaysia, Bangladesh in 2075?: Report
All indicators of Korea’s demographic situation emit warning signals, according to a labour economics specialist.
Vietnamese President’s visit to Indonesia marks new milestone in bilateral ties
Both countries are eyeing partnership in areas like agriculture, fisheries, energy, aviation, culture, education-training, tourism and electric vehicles.
Japan to accept more workers from Central Asia
The Foreign Minister is expected to announce the policy in a meeting between the foreign ministers of Japan and five Central Asian nations of the former Soviet bloc.
India’s state poll results show regionalism is growing
The BJP won a spectacular victory in Gujarat and is the only party other than the Communist Party of India to have won seven straight Assembly elections in a state.
House ratifies defence pact with Singapore, extradition treaty still in pipeline
This is one of three agreements the two countries signed earlier this year and an extradition treaty between the neighbours is up for a vote next.
Indonesia, Pacific nations commit to strengthening ties
Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said the Bali Message contained the commitments of Indonesia and Pacific nations to strengthen their partnerships.
Study Identifies Human Skills most in demand in Southeast Asia’s major Job markets
A World Economic Forum study highlights that over a billion people globally will need reskilling to keep up with the evolving demands of the workforce by 2030.