There is a perception that corruption has increased in Malaysia, especially after the exposure of scandals like the 1MDB and other recent major corruption scandals. Overall, the World Bank measures indicate that Malaysia whilst not amongst the most corrupt countries in the world still suffers from widespread corruption, creating a situation where much improvement is needed.

international affairs

Published on May 11, 2024 01:37 PM IST

Effects of Russia-Ukraine conflict on Asian Economies

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The war in Ukraine will have far-reaching economic consequences on Asian economies as Russian energy is the major driver of the economic growth in the region.

economy

Published on May 11, 2024 01:04 PM IST

Southeast Asian economies are becoming dynamic again

PREMIUM

The Southeast Asian economies underwent a massive contraction in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic due to nationwide lockdowns and border closures. (BLOOMBERG PHOTO.)

economy

Published on May 11, 2024 12:57 PM IST

Energising the renewable energy sector in Southeast Asia

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The Sustainable Development Goal (number 7) adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015, lays down the need to achieve affordable and clean energy by 2030.. (Reuters file)

international affairs

Updated on May 11, 2024 12:38 PM IST

Cross-border controls impeding supply chains in Southeast Asia

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Southeast Asia’s position in global trade comes from its enhanced integration into global supply chains.. (AFP/ Representational image)

international affairs

Updated on May 11, 2024 12:03 PM IST

Asia's priciest apartment purchased by Chinese tycoon's daughter: SCMP

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real estate

Published on Dec 17, 2021 02:29 PM IST

Snail’s pace of Southeast Asia’s Economic Recovery

PREMIUM

By mid-year 2021, it was noted that the economic recovery stories were more optimistic than reality depicted.

economy

Published on May 11, 2024 11:17 AM IST

Myanmar's civilian govt calls for support from Southeast Asia nations

People march with the federal flag as they support National Unity Government (NUG) which has been recently announced by Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) in Yangon, Myanmar.

world news

Published on Apr 28, 2021 11:06 AM IST

Myanmar police fire stun grenades as Southeast Asian ministers aim for talks

"If we're oppressed, there will be explosion. If we're hit, we'll hit back," demonstrators chanted before police moved in firing stun grenades to scatter crowds in at least four different places in the city.

world news

Published on Mar 02, 2021 12:45 PM IST

HT Brunch Cover Story: 5 stories from the Ramayana you haven’t heard before

The composition of the Ramayana in regional languages began about 1,000 years ago with a Tamil retelling by Kamban

brunch

Updated on May 24, 2020 12:53 AM IST

Fouaad Mirza seals Olympic berth, ends nearly 20 year wait

File image of India Fouaad Mirza.

others

Updated on Nov 22, 2019 07:59 PM IST

‘Centre planning North East Industrial Corridor’: Rajnath Singh

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is on a two-day visit to Arunachal Pradesh. He will take a tour of border areas on Friday.

india news

Updated on Nov 15, 2019 12:23 AM IST

‘Ideal Palace’ still delivers on French postman’s dream

The “Ideal Palace” was created by Ferdinand Cheval in his home town of Hauterives south of the city of Lyon.

art culture

Updated on Sep 28, 2019 02:12 PM IST

PM Modi to host China’s Xi for 2-day informal summit next month

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host Chinese President Xi Jinping for a two day informal summit at heritage town Mamallapuram near Chennai next month

india news

Updated on Sep 17, 2019 11:56 PM IST

India, Thailand, Singapore’s trilateral naval drill this month

The modalities of the joint task force were discussed between external affairs minister S Jaishankar and his Indonesian counterpart on September 5 even as two Indian warships paid a visit to the Sabang port on the mouth of the vital Malacca Straits.

india news

Updated on Sep 09, 2019 05:53 AM IST

WHO adopts Delhi declaration to boost disaster preparedness

At the meeting, the ministers of health and heads of delegations of the 11 countries shared their experiences and learnings from health emergencies that have hit the region over the past decade.

india news

Updated on Sep 05, 2019 12:24 AM IST

Indian campuses are expanding their global footprint

Indian edutech platforms are going global, and they’re doing this mainly through collaborations with prestigious foreign universities and Ivy League schools.

education

Published on Jul 31, 2019 07:41 PM IST

How India can eliminate measles, protect its children

A health worker gives the measles and rubella vaccine to a student at a government school, Assam, September 4, 2018. The drive to eliminate the diseases has gathered momentum.

analysis

Published on Jul 28, 2019 06:03 PM IST

Union Budget 2019: Realty players seek measures to tackle liquidity crunch

The government should take steps to increase liquidity in the system in the upcoming budget to give a boost to cash-starved real estate sector and achieve ‘Housing for All’ by 2022, according to property developers and consultants.

budget

Updated on Jul 04, 2019 11:16 AM IST

Budget 2019: Hits and misses for realty

real estate

Published on Feb 09, 2019 07:46 PM IST

Exclusive! Meet the three Indian girls who were invited to the prestigious le Bal des Débutantes in Paris

Meet our three Indian princesses (from left) Aria Mehta, Ananya Raje Scindia and Shloka Birla, as they face the spotlight for the first time ever; Aria Mehta wears Georges Hobeika Couture; Ananya Raje Scindia wears a gown by Lecoanet-Hemant; Shloka Birla wears Manish Malhotra; All jewellery by Payal New York

brunch

Updated on Jan 05, 2019 11:04 PM IST

Starting young: Meet professionals buying homes before 30

real estate

Published on Nov 17, 2018 04:17 PM IST

What rupee fall has done for tourism in India, and other south-east Asian destinations

There is also an increase in domestic travel by Indians, and more foreigners are expected to come to India than in previous years, the companies added. After all, a dollar can now take them that much further in the country now.

india news

Updated on Oct 13, 2018 08:19 AM IST

Whose curry is it anyway?

Indians are keen to claim ownership of curries, wherever in the world we find them

brunch

Updated on Sep 23, 2018 12:30 AM IST

What is BIMSTEC and why is it important for India?

With the India-Pakistan bickering coming in way of a smooth functioning of the Saarc, groupings such as BIMSTEC can take forward the concept of regional cooperation in a different manner.

india news

Updated on Aug 30, 2018 11:21 AM IST

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