BENGALURU — Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra expressed hope that the inaugural edition of the Neeraj…
Category: ASIA
Negeri Sembilan Bans Public Alcohol Consumption, Citing Public Safety and Cleanliness
NEGERI SEMBILAN — The state government of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia has officially approved a ban on…
Malaysian Loan Sharks Turn to Mock Funerals and Online Shaming to Intimidate Borrowers
KUALA LUMPUR — Loan sharks in Malaysia, often referred to as ah longs, are adopting increasingly…
Iran Enacts Law to Curb Cooperation with UN Nuclear Watchdog Amid Rising Tensions
TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has officially implemented a new law that limits the country’s…
Allied Health Professionals: TheUnsung Heroes of Patient Care
When we think of healthcare, doctors and nurses often come to mind. However, there is another…
Affordability Over Nutrition: The Growing Cost of Eating Well in Malaysia
As the cost of living continues to rise in Malaysia, driven in part by the soon…
Singapore and South Korea to Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership Ahead of 50-Year Milestone
SINGAPORE — Prime Minister Lawrence Wong held his first official phone conversation with South Korean President…
India Poised for Above-Average July Monsoon, Boosting Crop Outlook
MUMBAI — India is expected to receive higher-than-average monsoon rainfall in July, following a strong start…
Global Chinese Literary Awards Launches to Spotlight Worldwide Chinese-Language Storytelling
SINGAPORE — A new international initiative aimed at promoting Chinese-language fiction was launched on June 30…
Pat Law: Championing Change and Empowering Women Across Asia
Pat Law, a bold voice for gender equality, has emerged as one of Asia’s leading advocates…
India Rules Out Revival of Indus Waters Treaty, Vows to Redirect Flow for Domestic Use
NEW DELHI — India has firmly declared that it will not reinstate the Indus Waters Treaty…
India’s Aviation Regulator Reprimands Air India Over Pilot Scheduling Lapses and Safety Oversight
NEW DELHI — India’s aviation regulator has issued a stern warning to Air India for repeated…