Births in China slide 10% to hit their lowest on record
A drop that comes despite a slew of govt efforts to support parents, amid increasing alarm that China become demographically imbalanced.
Fri Oct 13 2023
Kuala Terengganu by-election slides into battle of state election
The Kuala Terengganu parliamentary by-election must not be sidelined as it is also caught in the heat of the state elections.
Sat Jul 29 2023
[COLUMNIST] The Ringgit's slide: Shattered confidence due to flip-flopping
To restore confidence, the government must provide more transparency and predictability in its decision-making.
Mon Jun 26 2023
Turkey's lira slides, dollar bonds tumble as presidential runoff looms
The lira held near a two-month low, its sovereign dollar bonds tumbled and the cost of insuring exposure to the country's debt spiked as the presidential election appeared headed for a runoff.
Mon May 15 2023
Factbox: Foreign states evacuate citizens from Sudan
Here's the status of some evacuations, as Sudan slides into a conflict between the army and a paramilitary group.
Mon Apr 24 2023
Batang Kali landslide: Death toll at Malaysia campsite rises to 23, 10 still missing
Of the 94 people caught in the slide, 61 were safe and 10 still missing, according to JBPM.
Sat Dec 17 2022
Ringgit slides further against US dollar
The US' inflation is currently rising at its fastest pace in more than 40 years, a dealer said.
Wed Sep 28 2022
Sea turtles return to Thailand's shores during pandemic
The turtle's nesting was spotted in November by scientists. In about two months, the 100 eggs will hatch and babies will slide towards the sea, guided by the moonlight.
Fri Dec 24 2021
The curious case of a map and a disappearing Taiwan minister at U.S. democracy summit
Friday's slide show by Taiwanese Digital Minister Audrey Tang caused consternation among US officials.
Mon Dec 13 2021
Duterte government's approval slides as Philippines election season starts
Duterte is allowed only one term in office and cannot seek re-election for the presidency.
Tue Oct 05 2021
Landslide at Kemensah Heights may be due to underground water flow - Fire and Rescue Department
Wan Md Razali said the flow of the underground water caused the soil structure to slide.
Sat Sep 18 2021
Deepfake: After early abuses, a way to make work communication more fun
No more presentation slides or insipid meetings: employees can create their own virtual double for a more positive use of the technology.
Thu Aug 19 2021
Exclusive: Some 350,000 people in Ethiopia's Tigray in famine - UN document
Analysis found millions across Tigray required "urgent food and agriculture/livelihoods support to avert further slides towards famine.
Thu Jun 10 2021
Merkel's party slides in poll as anger grows over virus management
The Greens were the biggest winner, up 3 points at 21 pct, while the other main parties stayed unchanged.
Wed Mar 17 2021
Japan PM's support slides on coronavirus response: Media poll
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's cabinet tumbled nearly 13 points due to dissatisfaction with the government's response to a resurgence in the coronavirus,
Mon Dec 07 2020