Chinese community hit hardest amid Malaysia’s suicide surge
Men in Malaysia were four times more likely to die by suicide than women, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said on Tuesday while revealing the statistics.
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South China Sea: is Beijing abusing Philippines talks to mask its ‘policy of aggression’?
The Philippine foreign ministry vowed to be “relentless in protecting its interests and upholding its sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction in the West Philippine Sea” – the local designation for the parts of the South China Sea claimed by Manila.
JD.com among possible bidders for British parcel company Evri, Reuters reports
Chinese online retailer JD.com has emerged as one of several companies exploring a potential bid for British parcel delivery company Evri, two people familiar with the matter said.
China's AI price war and Japanese who "don't know how to use it"
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Philippines wants to boost rice co-operation with Vietnam to ensure food security
HANOI — The Philippines wants to boost co-operation on rice with Vietnam to ensure its food security, Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said during a visit to Vietnam over the weekend.
Middle powers are the new architects of the world order
Dino Patti Djalal, previously Indonesia's ambassador to the U.S., is founder and chairman of the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia and chair of Middle Power Studies Network.
As the Dalai Lama turns 89, exiled Tibetans fear a future without him
DHARAMSALA, India - In a monastery beneath snow-capped mountains in northern India, the Buddhist monk entrusted with protecting the Dalai Lama and foretelling his people's future is concerned.
Philippines eyes Japan to build 5G network amid China’s dominance, cyber fears
The offer is seen to be linked to a proposed agreement that Manila and Tokyo are exploring to permit troops on either side to enter each other’s territory for joint military exercises and enhanced defence cooperation, especially in maritime areas.