China’s decision to raise retirement age makes workers unhappy
China’s decision to raise the retirement age has triggered widespread dissatisfaction among workers, although major protests haven’t yet materialized, reports the South China Morning Post. The move, effective from January…
Pressure to raise tariffs on Chinese exports spreads beyond the West
China’s export growth faces increasing risks as pressure to raise import tariffs spreads beyond advanced economies to less-developed ones due to escalating trade tensions and concerns about excess capacity, according…
Cold War pales in comparison to challenges posed by China, says US official
US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell stated that the challenges China poses to the US surpass those of the Cold War. He highlighted China’s support for Russia’s defence industry…
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.…