Polls suggest it will be a tight race for both the presidency and the parliament. Last week Erdogan officially announced that the presidential and parliamentary elections, which are viewed by many …
Vietnam’s export prowess turns to excess
Vietnam’s economy rocketed up 8% last year as manufacturers like Samsung Electronics , LG and Hon Hai Precision Industry powered exports. Now overseas demand is slumping amidst a local credit crunch …
Vietnam’s VPBank near US$1.4bil stake sale to SMFG unit
HANOI: Vietnam Prosperity JSC Bank is in the final stages of a deal to sell a 15% stake to Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) Inc for about US$1.4bil (RM6.3bil), according to people …
China Slams US for Expanding Military Access in Philippines
China hit back at the US for expanding military access in the Philippines, saying Washington was trying to “encircle and contain” Beijing, and is “driving a wedge” between the two Asian nations.
Pakistan poll body adjourns elections for 37 parliament seats
The Election Commission of Pakistan has adjourned polling in 37 parliament seats that fell vacant after the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) workers quit.
Indonesia Nickel Exports
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Xi Jinping vows to oppose Taiwan independence in closing speech of China parliament
National People’s Congress ends after handing Xi an unprecedented third term as president and elevating key allies to leadership roles
TikTok users shrug at China fears: ‘It’s hard to care’
Political outcry about TikTok national security risks has made little dent among users.
The $100,000,000 Uzbekistan ski resort where lift passes cost less than a tenner
But I’m keen to learn and Amirsoy – Uzbekistan’s first and only proper ski resort – seems just the place to do it. This extraordinary destination is the brainchild of one billionaire, who spent £100 …
US forces, allies, trained in the jungle and assaulted beaches in Thailand in a massive exercise
Thousands of troops took to Thailand for Cobra Gold 23, a massive joint operation combined jungle survival with live fire drills.