Pope Francis tells over 80,000 Indonesians at stadium mass to follow 'path of dialogue'
Pope Francis has appealed to Catholics in Indonesia to engage with people from other faiths, in a message of religious unity at a stadium mass in the capital Jakarta. Nearly 80,000 worshippers greeted
East Asia Tonight: Japan, Australia promise joint help for Philippine coast guard
On East Asia Tonight (Sep 5), Tokyo's top diplomat says like-minded countries must stick together at 2+2 talks with Canberra; China promises $50 billion to Africa. Also, Russia's Putin says China, Ind
Analyst Jana de Kluiver on China's pledge of $50b in fresh funding for Africa
China has pledged to help African nations in industry, infrastructure, trade and investment at what it has dubbed its biggest diplomatic event in recent years. This includes over US$50 billion in fina
Global South is rising and Malaysia intends to rise with it: PM Anwar
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has delivered a keynote speech at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia. He reiterated Malaysia's intention to join BRICS -- a move that observers sa
China's Xi pledges $50b in financing for Africa over next three years
China has announced a slew of initiatives to deepen cooperation with African nations. At the China-Africa Cooperation summit in Beijing, President Xi Jinping underscored efforts to drive modernisation
Ask Work It: Why did HR withdraw a job offer?
After months of anticipation, you finally hear back from HR only to learn that the indicative job offer has been withdrawn. What might have caused such a u-turn and could you have done anything differ
Construction of Intel's new chip plant in Penang slows down
Intel is said to have slowed down construction of its new chip-packaging and testing project in Penang. Unconfirmed reports stated that the US chip giant plans to cut its workforce by 15 per cent. The
Singapore to play bigger role in improving Southeast Asia’s ability to detect haze
Singapore will play a bigger role in improving the region’s ability to detect transboundary haze so countries can work faster to manage its effects. This comes after the nation was picked by the World
Rape and murder of doctor in India renews concerns of sexual violence against women
The brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata city last month has also once again cast a spotlight on the pervasiveness of sexual violence in India. About 85 cases of sexual assault were r
“I’m terribly worried”: UN chief on warming temperatures in SE Asia | Climate Conversations podcast
Which country needs to reverse emissions trends? Who has to start phasing out coal? Who must answer the SOS on rising sea levels affecting islands and coastal cities? In an exclusive interview with CN
Medical professionals can access robotics, AI technologies at Medtronic's expanded facility
Medical professionals looking to learn and train in surgical robots and AI can now do so at a newly opened space. It is part of an expansion of healthcare tech firm Medtronic's existing experience cen
President's Challenge 2025 to provide up to five years' funding, scope broadened to arts and sports
The 2025 President's Challenge will provide long-term funding of up to three or five years, instead of the current one-off model. This will give benefiting organisations time to grow or even be self-s
New taskforce to bridge gaps faced by architects and engineering consultants
Architects and engineering consultants are getting career support from a new taskforce. The Taskforce for Architectural and Engineering Consultants will look into issues the industry is facing and aim
Mpox 'troublesome' but manageable; at-risk healthcare workers to be offered vaccines: Ong Ye Kung
Singapore will offer vaccines to healthcare workers who are at greatest risk of encountering mpox. The vaccines -- which are from the country's existing stock for smallpox -- will also be offered to c
Thai king endorses PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra's new cabinet
Thailand's king has endorsed the new cabinet of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The new cabinet has 35 ministers -- maxing out the legal limit -- coming from seven different parties. Many key p
Interfaith dialogue indispensable in countering extremism, intolerance: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said the Vatican will increase interfaith dialogue to help counter extremism and intolerance. He delivered the first address of his Asia Pacific tour in Indonesia's Istana Merdeka, with P
East Asia Tonight: Philippine ex-mayor with alleged ties to Chinese online casinos nabbed in Jakarta
On East Asia Tonight (Sep 4), Indonesia says it will deport a former Philippine mayor accused of setting up an illegal online gaming and scam centre. Also, a former aide to a New York governor charged
Philippine fugitive mayor accused of links to Chinese criminal syndicates arrested in Indonesia
A former Philippine mayor with alleged ties to Chinese criminal syndicates has been arrested in Indonesia, after being on the run for months. Philippine senators said they are ready to take custody of
Malaysian PM Anwar, Chinese VP Han Zheng among key leaders attending Russia's Eastern Economic Forum
Key leaders from Asia have gathered in Russia's Vladivostok for the annual Eastern Economic Forum -- aimed at highlighting the economic potential of the country's far eastern region. During his meetin
China resumes Taiwan pomelo imports
China has lifted a ban on imports of pomelo from Taiwan with immediate effect. The relaxation comes two weeks before the Mid-Autumn festival, when the fruit is typically consumed. It's widely seen as
In full: Singapore announces mpox public health measures
Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Wednesday (Sep 4) that it will offer the mpox vaccine to healthcare workers at highest risk of exposure and close contacts of confirmed cases. This is amon
Spike in number of foreign tourists to China during summer travel season
China’s summer school holidays are over and the traveller numbers for the season are out – with increases all round. From July to August, immigration authorities recorded 110 million entries and exits
China should use leverage to persuade Russia to end Ukraine war: Polish FM
While China is not supplying Russia with military equipment, it has “supplanted” Russia and European firms there with “many dual-use goods”, said Poland’s foreign affairs minister Radoslaw Sikorski. I
Reviving dying languages in Japan and South Korea
Being at a loss for words is taking on a whole new meaning. Thousands of languages around the world are on the brink of extinction, including in South Korea and Japan. Teresa Tang speaks to CNA's Lim
Volunteers overcome own disabilities to help out at Paralympic Games
From volunteers to support staff, the indomitable human spirit is on display at the Paris Paralympics both on and off competition grounds. More than 2,000 volunteers at the Games have a disability of