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Ballooning household debt in South-east Asia: The deindustrialisation trap in Malaysia - Phar Kim Beng and John Yip

Kuala Lampur, July 20 -- Rising household debt has become a defining feature of South-east Asia's economic landscape, and nowhere is this more acute than in Malaysia. Once an exemplar of export-drive... Read More


MG M9 to launch tomorrow. Here's how much it might cost

India, July 20 -- The MG M9 all-electric three-row luxury MPV is set to be launched on July 23, i.e tomorrow. Unveiled at the Auto Expo 2025 in New Delhi, this JSW MG Motor's flagship electric vehicle... Read More


China Begins Construction of $167 Billion Brahmaputra Dam, Raising Alarms in India

Goa, July 20 -- China has launched construction of a vast hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo river in southeastern Tibet, near the border with Arunachal Pradesh. The official groundbreaking cer... Read More


Dr. Nadeesha Chandrasena who won the 2025 WIPO Global Award returns to the island

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- Sri Lankan engineer Dr. Nadeesha Chandrasena who won a 2025 WIPO Global Award in the environment category for her innovative stormwater management solution, the 'Smart Drain', re... Read More


China says exports reflect demand, not bid for world market dominance

BEIJING, July 20 -- China is not seeking to dominate global markets, Vice Finance Minister Liao Min said on Friday while defending the country's trade practices during a G-20 gathering near Durban, So... Read More


Who is Fernando Ramirez? Suspect identified in LA car attack outside East Hollywood nightclub

India, July 20 -- The man suspected of intentionally plowing into a crowd outside an East Hollywood nightclub Saturday morning, July 19, has been identified as 29-year-old Fernando Ramirez. The Los An... Read More


Guest Column | Green on paper, bare on ground?

India, July 20 -- Earlier this month, Chandigarh turned green with intent. Van Mahotsav arrived as it does every monsoon-ceremonial, celebratory and full of saplings in waiting. Schools, institutions,... Read More


How close were Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein? 5 key questions about their ties

New Delhi, July 20 -- Several claims have been made about US President Donald Trump's connection with accused sex offender Jefferey Epstein. Earlier, Tesla CEO Elon Musk claimed that Trump was named i... Read More


Karnataka Cabinet approves regularisation of B-Khata properties in Bengaluru. Here's what it means for property owners

India, July 20 -- In a major relief for homeowners, the Karnataka State Cabinet has approved the regularisation of B-Khata properties issued by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) up to Sept... Read More


Karnataka Cabinet approves regularisation of B-Khata properties in Bengaluru. Here's what it means for property owners

India, July 20 -- In a major relief for homeowners, the Karnataka State Cabinet has approved the regularisation of B-Khata properties issued by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) up to Sept... Read More