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China, India duel for riverine lifeblood of Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s economy faces a perfect storm with double-digit inflation pinching wallets, foreign exchange reserves dwindling and economic growth fading away. To weather the crisis, the government is desperately seeking foreign loans. Enter China into the eye of the tempest.
A first glimmer of hope for China property
Economists already think China’s latest plan to end its property crisis is too little, too late – again. Yet the creative thinking behind it – essentially, a state-backed apartment-buying spree – is generating hope that Xi Jinping’s team could be on the verge of a breakthrough
Knife attack in China primary school leaves two dead
Police say the female suspect allegedly used a fruit knife in the attack which left 10 others hurt.
Water pollution in Jakarta: Some residents resort to buying clean water from neighbours
The capital city currently has about 65 per cent accessibility to clean water, and the authorities have set an ambitious target of 100 per cent by 2030.
Johor plans increased surveillance on ‘deviant’ religious teachings, following Ulu Tiram officer deaths
The plans for increased scrutiny come shortly after Malaysia’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mr Razarudin Husain announced that the perpetrator, who killed two police officers and left one injured, had no links to terror group Jemaah Islamiyah (JI).
Australia bluntly weaponizes a Chinese student’s visa
Over the weekend, Queensland University of Technology PhD student Xiaolong Zhu became national news – and not for a good reason. Zhu is a Chinese citizen and his visa to study in Australia has been denied on the grounds of being “directly or indirectly associated with the
Heightened security as man tries to snatch Penang police officer’s gun, days after fatal Ulu Tiram attack
The deadly assault at a police station in Malaysia's Johor on May 17 could have prompted others dissatisfied with society to turn to violent crime against authorities, say analysts.
Iran after Raisi
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who has been reported dead after the helicopter he was in crashed on May 19, 2024, is a consummate loyalist whose passing will be a severe blow to the country’s conservative leadership. While search and rescue teams – hampered by rain, fog,
Weighing why China is juicing exports
The big economic news this week was Biden’s very large tariffs on a number of Chinese-made goods. Those tariffs appear to have acted as a catalyst for a bunch of other countries — India, Brazil, Vietnam, Thailand, Mexico, the EU, etc. — to consider their own tariffs on China.
India election: Will the controversial Ram temple boost BJP’s chances? Voters, experts say no
The Hindu temple is located in the northern town of Ayodhya, which goes to the polls this week in the world’s largest election.
Delhi sizzles as temperatures cross 45C
Parts of northern India are reeling under an intense heatwave that's set to last through the week.
'Stop threatening us', Taiwan's new president tells China
He urged Beijing to replace confrontation with dialogue, shortly after being sworn in on Monday.
Why India wants another aircraft carrier
India is pushing to indigenize its defense capabilities with plans for a third aircraft carrier, underscoring Delhi’s strategic concern of a two-front naval war against Pakistan and China in the Indian Ocean. Naval News reported India is considering ordering a third aircraft
Taiwan's new president Lai calls on China to stop its threats
Lai Ching-te was sworn in as Taiwan's president on Monday in the face of growing Chinese military pressure and a hostile parliament.
China hits back at US and EU as trade rows deepen
Last week, Washington announce new tariffs on Chinese imports including electric cars and solar panels.
How should countries deal with falling birth rates?
As the UK and US continue to see falling birth rates, options to deal with the issue are limited.
As it happened: William Lai sworn in as Taiwan's new president
William Lai faces an aggressive Beijing, a divided parliament and a disgruntled youth in his first term.
At Umana Bali, you can have an unforgettable time without ever leaving your villa
The all-villa Umana Bali sits on a sprawling 10-hectare plot of land with cliffside ocean views.