A comprehensive analysis of the climate change scenario in Sri Lanka, the state response, areas of concern, and the role of South Asia and developed nations. ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s Kim thanks people for support in difficult times
The personal message came after North Korea put on a performance featuring fireworks, singing and dancing to usher in the new year ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s Kim thanks people in rare New Year’s cards
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has thanked his people for their trust and support in “difficult times” and wished them good health in New Year’s Day cards ... ( read original story ...)
China Plays Down Its Nepal Meddling After Oli Rejects Beijing’s Advice; 2 Options Proposed
China on Thursday played down the significance of the visit of a top official of the ruling Communist Party of China to Nepal amid the political crisis there ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Malaysia abandon high-speed rail project after failing to reach agreement
Malaysia and Singapore on Friday said they would terminate a plan for a multibillion-dollar high-speed rail project after protracted talks failed to break a deadlock over Kuala Lumpur's demands for ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia to compensate Singapore over HSR termination
Malaysia must pay compensation to Singapore over the termination of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project. ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Malaysia scrap high speed railway after delays
Singapore and Malaysia signed a deal to build the bullet train line in 2016, but its fate was thrown into doubt after the election of Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad two years later. ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Malaysia scrap high speed railway after failing to reach agreement
Singapore and neighbouring Malaysia have scrapped plans for a high-speed rail line after failing to agree on changes, officials said Friday, finally abandoning a costly and long-troubled project. The ... ( read original story ...)
EMERGING MARKETS-Sime Darby weighs on Malaysia stocks; most Asian shares, FX to end year higher
Indian rupee worst performer in Asian FX in 2020 * China stocks climb to near 2-year high * S.Korea stocks notch biggest annual gain since 2009 By Pranav A K Dec 31 (Reuters) - Malaysian shares ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia misses Vision 2020 targets in face of corruption, pandemic, inequality
Malaysia has missed its target of being a developed economy by last year, with its progress hampered by graft, the coronavirus pandemic and income inequality, say analysts.. Read more at straitstimes. ( read original story ...)