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Universities in China change course to meet government's need for hi-tech workforce

Universities in China change course to meet government's need for hi-tech workforce

Admin 24 Aug,2024 11:00

HONG KONG: More than a dozen Chinese universities are overhauling their engineering and technology majors in favour of hi-tech areas such as AI and big data to...
Philippines brings home 7 nationals arrested in Golden Triangle

Philippines brings home 7 nationals arrested in Golden Triangle

Admin 24 Aug,2024 11:00

MANILA - The Philippines has repatriated seven of its nationals who had been arrested at a special economic zone in Laos near its borders with Myanmar and Thail...
Malaysia as Asean chair to proactively engage, urge US, China to ease tensions

Malaysia as Asean chair to proactively engage, urge US, China to ease tensions

Admin 24 Aug,2024 11:00

As the Asean chair next year, Malaysia will lead the regional grouping in engaging more proactively with the US and China to reduce their growing tensions.
Sri Lanka approves free tourist visas for 35 countries

Sri Lanka approves free tourist visas for 35 countries

Admin 23 Aug,2024 11:00

COLOMBO - Sri Lanka's cabinet approved issuing free tourist visas to visitors from 35 countries including China, India and Russia, a top official said on Thursd...
Singapore sets up precautionary border screenings for mpox virus

Singapore sets up precautionary border screenings for mpox virus

Admin 23 Aug,2024 11:00

SINGAPORE: Singapore will screen for mpox symptoms at border checkpoints, boosting precautionary measures against the virus after its outbreak was declared a gl...
Beijing, Moscow sign deals to strengthen cooperation

Beijing, Moscow sign deals to strengthen cooperation

Admin 23 Aug,2024 11:00

China and Russia signed multiple cooperation documents on Wednesday covering areas such as investment, education, science and technology, and cross-border cargo...
Ukraine says it hits pontoon bridges in Russia, Moscow reports gains

Ukraine says it hits pontoon bridges in Russia, Moscow reports gains

Admin 22 Aug,2024 11:00

KYIV - Ukraine said on Wednesday it was destroying Russian pontoon bridges with US-made weapons to defend its incursion into Russia's Kursk region, as Moscow sa...
Gay penguin dies, leaving behind partner in Sydney

Gay penguin dies, leaving behind partner in Sydney

Admin 22 Aug,2024 11:00

SYDNEY - When Sphen, one half of the gay penguin couple whose love captivated the world, died earlier this month in Australia his partner Magic began to sing.

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