India and China signal thaw in relations, both keen to move forward
India and China are signalling a thaw in relations, with both sides expressing a keenness to move forward following recent diplomatic talks, reports the South China Morning Post. India's External…
US to give Bangladesh $202 million more in aid for development and good governance
The United States has pledged an additional $202 million in aid to Bangladesh for its economic growth and development. This commitment was expressed by a U.S. delegation during their visit…
Malaysian King visiting China plans to seek funds for high-speed rail link with Singapore
Malaysia's king, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, is planning to seek Chinese investment for a high-speed rail project linking Malaysia and Singapore, reports Bloomberg. He is currently on a four-day state visit…
China’s security chief urges crackdown on separatists in Tibetan areas
China's security chief Chen Wenqing has called for a "resolute crackdown" on separatists in Tibetan areas, reports the South China Morning Post. He issued this call during a recent visit…
Communist-backed union behind Samsung strike in India
A labour strike in India has disrupted production at a Samsung plant, drawing attention to a politically backed workers' group that quietly organized employees of the South Korean company. The…
‘Millions of Chinese professionals affected as Xi Jinping reshapes economy’
Millions of ambitious Chinese professionals have had their lives upended by President Xi Jinping’s decision to reshape the world’s second-largest economy, reports Bloomberg. Industries such as finance, consumer tech and…
Divisions in Taliban raise concerns about Afghanistan’s stability
The Taliban's recent implementation of a strict public morality law has exposed deep divisions within the group's leadership, raising concerns about the future stability of Afghanistan, according to Al Jazeera.…
Bangladesh-India relations strained after the fall of Sheikh Hasina
In a significant shift in South Asian geopolitics, the long-standing alliance between India and Bangladesh has come under strain following the ousting of former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina. The…
China to raise retirement age for first time since 1978: Bid to counter shrinking workforce and ‘ease pressure on pension funds’
China will raise the retirement age for the first time since 1978, as the world’s second-largest economy faces the problem of an ageing population and a dwindling workforce. Beijing will…
Xi says China should ‘strive’ to meet its 5 per cent growth target, sparking fears it won’t
China's President Xi Jinping has subtly toned down his language on the country's goals, suggesting the world’s second-largest economy is finding it difficult to achieve its “around 5 per cent”…