![Women, children trapped at church in Sudan's capital endure hunger, bombardment Women, children trapped at church in Sudan's capital endure hunger, bombardment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720173745_Refugees.jpg)
Women, children trapped at church in Sudan's capital endure hunger, bombardment
Sudan's war has caused the world's biggest internal displacement crisis, driving nearly 10 million people to seek shelter, says the IOM.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Australia doubles foreign student visa fee in migration crackdown Australia doubles foreign student visa fee in migration crackdown](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-08/61567183438_VisaAustralia.jpg)
Australia doubles foreign student visa fee in migration crackdown
From July 1, international student visa fees increases, while onshore applications barred for visitor visa holders.
Mon Jul 01 2024
![Millionaires on the Move: Where are the world’s wealthy migrating to and from in 2024? Millionaires on the Move: Where are the world’s wealthy migrating to and from in 2024?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718703918_TBHnP.jpg)
Millionaires on the Move: Where are the world’s wealthy migrating to and from in 2024?
The Henley Private Wealth Migration Report 2024 features the latest projected net inflows and outflows of millionaires by New World Wealth.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Consider This: Population Trends (Part 2) — Living in an 8 Billion World
In November 2022, the world’s population surpassed 8 billion people—we’ve added a billion people in just 12 years and expected to add another 2 billion persons in the next 30 years. Crossing this milestone raises important questions concerning the impact of human activities on the planet and its ability to sustain life for humans and other species. What are the implications of 8 billion people on planetary health and sustainability? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to John Wilmoth, Director of the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, which leads the monitoring of global demographic indicators. John Wilmoth was a speaker at the International Social Wellbeing Conference 2024, organised by EPF.
Fri Jun 07 2024
Consider This: Population Trends (Part 1) — Living in an 8 Billion World
In November 2022, the world’s population surpassed 8 billion people—we’ve added a billion people in just 12 years and expected to add another 2 billion persons in the next 30 years. Crossing this milestone raises important questions concerning the impact of human activities on the planet and its ability to sustain life for humans and other species. What are the implications of 8 billion people on planetary health and sustainability? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to John Wilmoth, Director of the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, which leads the monitoring of global demographic indicators. John Wilmoth was a speaker at the International Social Wellbeing Conference 2024, organised by EPF.
Fri Jun 07 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Human capital - Economic migration & brain drain
Fri May 24 2024
![Biden blames China, Japan and India's economic woes on 'xenophobia' Biden blames China, Japan and India's economic woes on 'xenophobia'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/61639282698_TBJoeBiden.jpg)
Biden blames China, Japan and India's economic woes on 'xenophobia'
Joe Biden said migration has been good for the US economy.
Thu May 02 2024
![King wants govt to develop all states fairly, reduce migration to big cities King wants govt to develop all states fairly, reduce migration to big cities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41710823950_TBagongjpg.jpg)
King wants govt to develop all states fairly, reduce migration to big cities
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim said the government must develop more efficient public infrastructure to address traffic congestion.
Tue Mar 19 2024
![The World’s Most Attractive Investment Migration Programs in 2024 The World’s Most Attractive Investment Migration Programs in 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51709030263_TBInvestment.jpg)
The World’s Most Attractive Investment Migration Programs in 2024
Malta holds onto 1st place in the 2024 Global Citizenship Program Index as it has done for nine consecutive years.
Tue Feb 27 2024
![Mexico, US hold emergency meeting on migration Mexico, US hold emergency meeting on migration](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61683866533_mexico.jpg)
Mexico, US hold emergency meeting on migration
A US delegation met with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to discuss the unprecedented flow of illegal immigrants.
Thu Dec 28 2023
![Australia plans to halve migrant intake, tighten student visa rules Australia plans to halve migrant intake, tighten student visa rules](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41702259983_TBAustraliasPrim.jpg)
Australia plans to halve migrant intake, tighten student visa rules
PM Anthony Albanese said Australia's migration numbers needed to be wound back to a "sustainable level," adding that "the system is broken."
Mon Dec 11 2023
![The SDGs can save us, but can we save the SDGs? The SDGs can save us, but can we save the SDGs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81694773253_TBworldleaders.jpg)
The SDGs can save us, but can we save the SDGs?
What are the roadblocks to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals?
Sat Sep 16 2023
![[COLUMNIST] A voice for Lembah Bujang [COLUMNIST] A voice for Lembah Bujang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71693979487_LembahBujang.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] A voice for Lembah Bujang
It is a story of human evolution, migration, civilisation and interaction with the environment, as the region is filled with hidden gems.
Wed Sep 06 2023
![How climate change is killing languages How climate change is killing languages](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71692343808_Climatechange.jpg)
How climate change is killing languages
Forced migration is a major cause of language extinction.
Sat Aug 19 2023
![Can we afford to lose any more languages? Can we afford to lose any more languages?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51692343598_humanity.jpg)
Can we afford to lose any more languages?
The very regions richest in languages are the ones most at risk of climate-induced language loss.
Sat Aug 19 2023