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China commends Cambodia when asked about Taiwanese deportation

17 Apr 2025

BEIJING (Reuters) – China on Thursday commended the Cambodian government for following the “one China principle” when asked to comment on their deportation of Taiwanese citizens to China earlier this week. China “highly appreciates” Cambodia’s handling of the issue, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a regular press conference. Lin did not specify the …

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China to rely on artificial intelligence in education reform bid

17 Apr 2025

HONG KONG (Reuters) – China will integrate artificial intelligence (AI) applications into teaching efforts, textbooks and the school curriculum as it moves to overhaul education, authorities said in an official paper released on Wednesday. The move targeting pupils and educators across primary, secondary and higher levels comes as the world’s second-largest economy looks to boost …

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Vietnam adds nuclear to $136 billion plan to boost power capacity

17 Apr 2025

By Khanh Vu and Francesco Guarascio HANOI (Reuters) -Coal-reliant Vietnam aims to significantly ramp up its power generation capacity by 2030, focussing on renewable energy and adding nuclear power to the mix, according to the country’s newly amended national power plan. To meet the targets, Vietnam would need a total investment of $136.3 billion by …

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China and Malaysia say important to maintain peace and stability in South China Sea

17 Apr 2025

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -China and Malaysia said they would seek to peacefully resolve disputes in the South China Sea and pledged support for the United Nations in a joint statement issued on Thursday at the end of a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping. There have been several encounters with Chinese vessels at Malaysian …

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China’s former agriculture minister faces graft charges

17 Apr 2025

BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s former agriculture minister, Tang Renjian, is facing bribery charges, the nation’s top prosecutor said on Thursday, after his high-profile arrest last year in President Xi Jinping’s sweeping anti-graft campaign. Tang, also former secretary of the ruling Communist Party in the ministry, was removed from the website roster of its leadership last …

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Malaysia PM set to meet Myanmar junta chief amid opposition to talks

17 Apr 2025

By Devjyot Ghoshal and Panu Wongcha-um BANGKOK (Reuters) – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is set to hold talks in Bangkok on Thursday with Myanmar’s junta chief to push for a ceasefire extension, a meeting criticised by some groups battling the military in the quake-ravaged nation. Anwar, as the current chair of the 10-nation ASEAN …

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Foreign students in US mount court challenges as Trump ends their legal status

17 Apr 2025

By Nate Raymond and Kristina Cooke BOSTON (Reuters) -International students are rushing to ask U.S. judges to block immigration officials from deporting them after President Donald Trump’s administration began revoking the rights of thousands of student visa holders to remain in the U.S. On Tuesday alone, judges in at least seven states including Massachusetts, Montana …

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Maldives bans Israeli passport holders in protest against Gaza war

16 Apr 2025

COLOMBO (Reuters) – The Maldives has banned Israeli passport holders from entering its territory, the president’s office said on Wednesday, accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza war, an allegation Israel has repeatedly denied. Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu ratified an amendment to the country’s immigration law after it was passed by parliament …

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Kyrgyz leader Japarov gets parliament to reset election date

16 Apr 2025

By Aigerim Turgunbaeva BISHKEK (Reuters) – Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov has persuaded parliament to push back the date of the next election by several months, in an indication he may be turning his thoughts towards running for a second term. At Japarov’s request, lawmakers on Wednesday passed a bill to hold the next presidential vote …

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China’s Xi calls on Asian nations to resist confrontation and protectionism

16 Apr 2025

By Danial Azhar, Ashley Tang and Ethan Wang KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Wednesday for Asian nations to unite in resisting geopolitical confrontation, unilateralism and protectionism, as he aims to consolidate ties with some of China’s closest neighbours amid a deterioration of relations with the U.S. Xi is in Malaysia …

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