Has Singapore’s ‘town council strategy’ to hamstring opposition parties run its course?
After years of acrimony, thousands of man-hours and millions of dollars spent, a long, complex legal battle brought by two town councils against Singapore’s largest opposition party ended in a settlement this week, leaving several questions unanswered but few voters seem to care, say observers. The legal suit that had its early antecedents after the […]
Read MoreBangladesh faces demand for justice over ‘unlawful killings’ during student protests
By Shaikh Azizur Rahman As a young man desperately drags an injured compatriot away from a group of armed police, an officer opens fire thrice at the wounded youth. His confused companion abandons his motionless body and flees. The events captured in a viral clip allegedly took place in the Shonir Akhra area of Dhaka, […]
Read MoreChina says relations with Japan at ‘critical stage’
VIENTIANE, July 26 (Reuters) – Relations between China and Japan are at a critical stage, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Japanese counterpart on Friday as the pair discussed thorny issues including Japanese nationals detained in China, food import bans and semiconductor curbs. Wang met Japan’s Yoko Kamikawa on the sidelines of a gathering […]
Read MoreCan 1 million saplings save Cambodia’s forests?
By RFA Investigative On a stifling July afternoon, hundreds of Cambodian officials gathered in central Phnom Penh to extol the importance of forests. Saplings, 40,000 in total, were given away for planting. Nationwide, hundreds of thousands more are expected to be distributed in the coming months. In all, the plan is for 1 million trees […]
Read MoreChina’s foreign trade maintains momentum with fresh shifts
by Xinhua writers Wang Nan, Zhou Siyu BEIJING, July 26 (Xinhua) — China’s foreign trade volume reached a new high in the first half of this year, showing strong resilience and a steady upward momentum despite the challenging external environment. China’s strong manufacturing capabilities, along with its burgeoning consumer market, technological advancements and favorable trade […]
Read MoreChina-Kazakhstan logistics base crucial for trade between Central Asian countries
An aerial drone photo shows the China-Kazakhstan (Lianyungang) Logistics Cooperation Base in Lianyungang, east China’s Jiangsu Province, July 25, 2024. Kazakhstan, the world’s largest landlocked country, has found a vital connection to the sea through the China-Kazakhstan (Lianyungang) Logistics Cooperation Base, established in 2014. This partnership has significantly enhanced the infrastructure cooperation between China and […]
Read MoreIndia and China agree to work urgently to achieve the withdrawal of troops on their disputed border
NEW DELHI (AP) — India and China have agreed to work urgently to achieve the withdrawal of tens of thousands of troops stationed along their disputed border in a long-running standoff, India’s government said. Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, on Thursday on the sidelines of Association of Southeast Asian […]
Read MorePhilippines orders foreign workers in offshore gaming hubs to leave in 2 months
Marcos has banned Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) for their alleged links to crimes, human trafficking and financial scams, and gave the gaming regulator until the end of the year to shut down these businesses The Philippines has ordered foreigners working in offshore gambling firms to leave the country in two months’ time, its immigration […]
Read MoreMalaysia seeking social media platforms’ commitment to tackle cybercrimes
Malaysia is seeking the commitment of social media platforms to address cybercrimes, ranging from scams, cyberbullying and harmful content involving minors, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said on Wednesday. “There are platforms that are more willing to cooperate (with the government) and there are those that aren’t,” he told a regular media briefing. Fahmi said Meta […]
Read MorePakistan has waived the visa fee of 126 countries
Pakistan has made major changes in its visa policy to attract global tourists and investment. In a federal cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif decided to waive visa fees for 126 countries to attract businessmen, investors and tourists. What is being called as ‘Quantum Jump’ in Pakistan. Pakistan has relaxed the visa policy […]
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