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PETALING JAYA: Japanese conglomerate NTT has informed Malaysia that it is considering a new mega subsea cable from Japan to South-East Asia, with landing points in Sabah and Sarawak, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

How the Taliban treats Hazaras in its new regime will serve as an essential barometer to gauge the militants claim that they have changed and deserve international recognition and financial support.

Jobseekers admit the key attraction is monthly package of $1,500 a month

Antigua. >> reporter: this pristine caribbean island is nowhere close to china. but today chinas presence here right in the backyard of the u.s. is increasingly obvious and defining. $5 million toward construction of the islands university, a $50 million loan for its renovated airport. a $55 million grant for a cricket stadium. in the country, even constructing a confucius institute to connect antiguans to china. just how much has china invested in finance and grants? >> maybe about $200 million...

How has the pandemic changed consumer behaviour and the food supply chain?

It is the world's third largest carbon emitter, but hasn't set a date for becoming carbon neutral.

The G20 launched an Independent Review of MDBs’ Capital Adequacy Frameworks. Frannie Léautier will lead a Panel of 13 experts The daunting financing

The global battle against climate change is likely to be won or lost in China.

Depiction of veteran Labour MP latest in series of sculptures of significant women, including Diana Princess of Wales

South Africa needs R3.7-trillion worth of investments in climate-smart infrastructure, but it could pay off to the tune of 110,000 jobs and R10-trillion in other benefits, according to a new report by the World Bank.