A prescription for India greatness
India’s population of almost 1.4 billion, its economic progress and its geopolitical appeal as a balance to China’s power in Asia point to its potential as a leading global power. That is Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s declared ambition for his country. The size of India’s population and its standing as the world’s largest democracy already […]
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Taiwan July exports jump, but uncertainty ahead
TAIPEI: Taiwan’s exports rose in July on sustained demand for technology products with shipments to China picking up, and while the government said the outlook was good for semiconductors it warned of growing uncertainly for the global economy. Exports rose 14.2 per cent in July from a year earlier toContinue Reading
Taiwan to hold anti-invasion drills after China exercises
They will include the deployment of hundreds of troops and about 40 howitzer guns, the army said. Defying calls for it to end days of military exercises encircling the island, Beijing continued joint air and sea drills on Monday after a visit by United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi toContinue Reading
How a cyber storm tore apart the life of Chinese influencer Zeng Ying
Zeng’s troubles began when she started sobbing while reporting on the assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe. The haranguing online quickly spilled over into the real world, affecting her family, friends and colleagues Read full storyContinue Reading
Padang to be gazetted as Singapore’s 75th national monument on National Day
The iconic site will be the first green, open space to join a list of 74 other national monuments of Singapore.Continue Reading
Five confirmed cases of antibody-resistant Covid
There are now five confirmed infections in Thailand of the antibody-resistant sub-variant of Covid-19, BA.2.75, and health authorities are closely watching its development.Continue Reading
Terry Hee and Jessica Tan win Singapore’s first Commonwealth Games badminton mixed doubles gold
SINGAPORE: Badminton mixed doubles pair Terry Hee and Jessica Tan won a historic gold for Singapore on Monday (Aug 8) when they beat England 21-16, 21-15. It is Singapore’s first Commonwealth Games gold in the mixed doubles event, and the first gold in badminton since 2002 when Li Li wonContinue Reading
Crypto business leaving Japan due to high tax, entrepreneur says
Japan should reduce corporate taxes on crypto to prevent entrepreneurs leaving the country, one of the nation’s most high-profile crypto businesspeople said. Read full storyContinue Reading
Nigerian monkeypox patient faces charges, deportation from Cambodia
The Nigerian man who fled from Phuket to Phnom Penh after being infected with monkeypox will be charged with immigrations offences in Cambodia and later be deported.Continue Reading
Damage from Pelosi’s Asia tour awaits final tally
Nancy Pelosi came and left. Some in Taiwan called her visit a part of her graduation trip. A tad condescending, perhaps, but they meant it was her last hurrah. After the forthcoming midterm election in the US, her Democratic Party is expected to lose control of the House of Representatives and she will no longer […]
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