SINGAPORE — Prime Minister Lawrence Wong held his first official phone conversation with South Korean President…
Category: ASIA
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…
Thailand’s PM Paetongtarn Refuses to Resign Amid Escalating Political Turmoil
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will neither step down nor dissolve Parliament, a senior…
Educators Recognised for Shaping Future Minds at Early Excellence Awards
UTTARAKHAND, INDIA — In a powerful tribute to the individuals shaping young minds, the Ray Foundation…
Malaysia Reports First Covid-19 Fatality of 2025 Amid Rise in Weekly Infections
PETALING JAYA – Malaysia has confirmed its first Covid-19-related death of 2025, according to a statement…
Air India Cuts International Flights Amid Boeing Crash Fallout and Regional Tensions
NEW DELHI – Air India is reducing its international operations by 15 percent, particularly services using…
China Evacuates Citizens from Iran and Israel Amid Escalating Conflict
BEIJING – The Chinese government has evacuated more than 1,600 citizens from Iran and hundreds more…
SINGAPORE – Teo Chee Hean to Succeed Lim Boon Heng as Chairman of Temasek Holdings
SINGAPORE – Former Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean will assume the role of Chairman of Temasek…