US must dispel Pelosi’s ‘negative influence’ before climate talks: China
BEIJING: China said on Wednesday (Aug 31) that a condition for the resumption of bilateral climate talks with the United States was Washington dispelling the “negative influence” left by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan earlier this month. In response to the visit on Aug 2Continue Reading
Taiwan vows to ‘counter-attack’ if China’s forces enter its territory
TAIPEI: Taiwan said on Wednesday (Aug 31) it would exercise its right to self defence and “counter-attack” if Chinese armed forces entered its territory, as Beijing increased military activities near the island. Beijing, which claims Taiwan as its own against strong objections by the government in Taipei, has held militaryContinue Reading
Joseph Schooling: Singapore Olympic star suspended over cannabis scandal
The 27-year-old revealed to taking marijuana while overseas, in the controversy that has divided opinion.Continue Reading
Taiwan fires live rounds at unidentified drones near outlying islands
It comes as Taiwan provides complained of repeated harassment by Chinese language drones close to its islands.Continue Reading
G20 host Indonesia urges cooperation to tackle global climate issues
NUSA DUA, Indonesia (Reuters) – Senior officials from the Group of 20 major (G20) economies met for climate talks on the resort island of Bali on Wednesday, with host Indonesia warning that failure to work together to cut emissions would push the planet toward “unchartered territory”. Read full storyContinue Reading
Senior southern official on gambling network charges
An executive member of the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre (SBPAC) has surrendered to Bangkok police to answer charges of involvement in an online gambling network.Continue Reading
Korea to triple baby payments in bid to tackle fertility Crisis
SEOUL (Bloomberg): South Korea plans to provide every family with a newborn child a monthly allowance of 1 million won (US$740), in its latest move to encourage more births and try to address the world’s lowest fertility rate. Read full storyContinue Reading
National Day: Overwhelming crowd at Dataran Merdeka
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Day parade made a triumphant comeback to Dataran Merdeka here Wednesday (Aug 31) after a two-year hiatus, with more than 100,000 visitors estimated to have joined in the celebrations. Read full storyContinue Reading
South Korea’s Yoon says to deal with key trade balance risks
SEOUL: The main risks to South Korea’s worsening trade balance are sluggish exports to China, high global energy prices and weak semiconductor exports, President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Wednesday (Aug 31). He made the remarks while presiding over his weekly meeting of senior officials on the economy, which was heldContinue Reading
Shantanu Deshpande: Bombay Shaving Co CEO criticised for 18-hour workday advice
Shantanu Deshpande suggested young people work 18-hour days at the start of their profession.Continue Reading