The UK only hurts itself by slashing aid budget

THE most enthusiastic campaigners for Britain’s exit from the European Union insisted that Brexit’s end result would be a “Global Britain” – a country set free to forge alliances, agreements and trading pacts across the world. More than four years on, we still have no clear idea what a Global Britain would actually look like.

Friction over journalists hastens the unravelling of strained China-Australia ties

HONG KONG, Sept 14 (SCMP): Relations between the countries have frayed since 2017 over matters of technology, trade, Beijing’s regional influence and China’s handling of the coronavirusBeijing increasingly views the relationship through the lens of its strategic rivalry with the US, a long-time Australian ally, analysts say

China warns Australia probe may set off backlash

BANGKOK: China’s ambassador reportedly is warning the Australian government its pursuit of a coronavirus inquiry could set off a boycott by Chinese consumers, who may no longer travel and study in Australia or buy major exports including beef and wine.

Vietnam quarantines tens of thousands in camps

VIETNAM has sent tens of thousands of people to quarantine camps as waves of overseas citizens return home to escape the coronavirus pandemic spreading in the United States and Europe.

Vietnam quarantines tens of thousands in camps amid vigorous attack on coronavirus

HANOI (Reuters) - Vietnam has sent tens of thousands of people to quarantine camps as waves of overseas citizens return home to escape a coronavirus pandemic spreading in Europe and the United States.

Indonesia taps into online courses to upskill workforce

JAKARTA: The government is planning to develop more online vocational courses in an effort to boost the competency of Indonesian workers, particularly those living in rural areas.In his second term, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said he aims to provide nationwide vocational training to reduce the country’s unemployment rate.

Two-way partnership

Australia, Malaysia to enhance and grow relationship through education.

Forging ahead globally in education

SHAH ALAM: Malaysia’s higher education eco-system is gaining recognition.

Theatre: 'Alice In The Antipathies' interweaves issues of migration, discrimination and women's rights

You may be eating a credit card's worth of plastic each week - study

GENEVA (Reuters) - Plastic pollution is so widespread in the environment that you may be ingesting five grams a week, the equivalent of eating a credit card, a study commissioned by the environmental charity WWF International said on Wednesday.