Vietnam is attracting a growing pipeline of data-centre investment as global operators seek alternatives to more constrained markets such as Singapore and Malaysia, but disputes over electricity tariffs, grid capacity and land
China’s Premier Li Qiang delivered a government work report (GWR) on Thursday at the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC), in which he outlined what could become history’s largest
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At the heart of Beijing this week, China’s annual Two Sessions convened, bringing together deputies to the National People’s Congress and members of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). In the
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected a new-generation destroyer, overseen a strategic cruise missile launch from the vessel, and supervised a nationwide sniper competition, actions that signal an accelerating push
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As tensions escalate in the Middle East, many global actors have failed to correctly identify the source of the conflict. A section of Sri Lanka’s political circles appears caught in the same
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Iran is now under the direction of a temporary leadership council following the assassination of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution. The council, convened to oversee war affairs,
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North Korea’s once-in-five-years ruling party congress has opened in Pyongyang with all the spectacle and symbolism expected of the tightly choreographed political gathering, yet a single absence has captured as much attention
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Differences between Israeli and U.S. leaders over how to confront Iran and stabilize Gaza are emerging as one of the most consequential fault lines in the Middle East, raising concerns among regional
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State media KCNA reported that Kim oversaw the completion ceremony for 10,000 new houses in Hwasong District, marking a milestone toward the broader goal of 50,000 new homes set during the previous
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U.S.-based artificial intelligence firm Anthropic has opened its first office in India, marking a significant expansion into a market where demand for AI tools is rapidly accelerating and competition among global tech
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Malaysia has taken a decisive stand against becoming a destination for the world’s discarded electronics, announcing an immediate ban on e-waste imports as officials confront the immense challenge of policing millions of
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One of international cricket’s most anticipated rivalries takes centre stage today as India faces Pakistan in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa International Stadium, with authorities rolling
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A wave of renewed allegations from analysts and former investigators is drawing attention to what they describe as a covert nexus between Western intelligence agencies, historic trade practices, and influential transnational institutions
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The march of the Ultra-Right in the Global South continues on, but unlike their Global North counterparts like Trump, Le Penn & Farage, as bleak as the future may seem, there are
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Thailand’s ruling Bhumjaithai Party declared victory on Sunday night in the country’s lower house election, as vote counting neared completion and projections showed a wide gap between the conservative-led government and its
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Asian stock markets fell on Thursday as concerns over escalating spending on artificial intelligence unsettled investors, with technology companies facing particular pressure. MSCI’s broadest Asia-Pacific index outside Japan slid 1%, while South
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