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Hisense Layoffs Spark Outrage, Jobs Hang in the Balance Amid Economic Strain

News of massive layoffs at home appliance giant Hisense has sent shockwaves through Chinese social media, with reports suggesting as many as 30,000 employees could lose their jobs. The scale of the

17 Dec, 2024

WORLD

Eco Wave Power Set to Launch World’s First Commercial-Scale Wave Energy Project in Portugal

Eco Wave Power, an Israeli company pioneering ocean wave energy, is moving forward with what it believes will be the world’s first commercial-scale wave power project. To be built in Porto, Portugal,

17 Dec, 2024

WORLD

Maldives and India Lead in Digital Identity Innovation, Pakistan Follows Suit with New Digital Nation Bill

Pakistan’s government is set to introduce The Digital Nation Pakistan Bill, 2024 in the National Assembly. This bill aims to transform Pakistan into a digitally enabled nation by centralizing the data of

16 Dec, 2024

SOUTH ASIA·WORLD

India’s Foreign Policy Must Evolve with Its Aspirations, Says Mr. Jaishankar

NEW DELHI — External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday called for a reimagining of India’s foreign policy to align with the nation’s growing ambitions, underscoring the need for a strategy that

15 Dec, 2024

WORLD

Bangladesh Faces Urgent Call to End Child Marriage as UN Agencies Ramp Up Efforts

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Despite notable strides in recent years, Bangladesh remains one of the world’s hotspots for child marriage, with over half of all girls marrying before they turn 18. Recognizing the

15 Dec, 2024

WORLD

China’s Semiconductor Playbook Threatens India’s Fragile Tech Ambitions

As global tensions over supply chains and technological dominance escalate, China’s strategic maneuvering in the semiconductor industry underscores its ability to assert power without engaging in direct conflict. While China faces restrictions

14 Dec, 2024

WORLD

Housing Ministry Faces Major Data Loss After Green Building Fire

Malé, Maldives — The Housing Ministry’s servers are unlikely to be salvaged following the fire that engulfed the Green Building on Thursday, Housing Minister Ali Haider said yesterday. In separate interviews with

14 Dec, 2024

SOUTH ASIA

MDP President Condemns MP’s Allegations, Calls for Parliamentary Action

Malé, Maldives — The President of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), Abdulla Shahid, has strongly condemned remarks made by Villimalé MP Mohamed Ismail, a member of the Progressive National Congress (PNC), during

14 Dec, 2024

SOUTH ASIA·VISTASCAPE

From Fortresses to Firestorms: A Reflection on Maldives’ Government Infrastructure and Accountability

MALÉ, Maldives — In a striking juxtaposition of history and modernity, the legacy of Bodu Rasgefaanu, a Maldivian king who fortified Malé against Portuguese invaders, looms large over the construction industry’s ceremonial

13 Dec, 2024

SOUTH ASIA·VISTASCAPE

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In Maldives, Two Religious Incidents Spark Debate on Cultural Identity

MALE, Maldives — In a week marked by both blunders and backlash, two starkly contrasting incidents have exposed the fault lines between tradition and modernity in a nation that prides itself on

13 Dec, 2024

CAPITALOG·SOUTH ASIA

December 2024 - Page 2

Hisense Layoffs Spark Outrage, Jobs Hang in the Balance Amid Economic Strain

Eco Wave Power Set to Launch World’s First Commercial-Scale Wave Energy Project in Portugal

Maldives and India Lead in Digital Identity Innovation, Pakistan Follows Suit with New Digital Nation Bill

India’s Foreign Policy Must Evolve with Its Aspirations, Says Mr. Jaishankar

Bangladesh Faces Urgent Call to End Child Marriage as UN Agencies Ramp Up Efforts

China’s Semiconductor Playbook Threatens India’s Fragile Tech Ambitions

Housing Ministry Faces Major Data Loss After Green Building Fire

MDP President Condemns MP’s Allegations, Calls for Parliamentary Action

From Fortresses to Firestorms: A Reflection on Maldives’ Government Infrastructure and Accountability

In Maldives, Two Religious Incidents Spark Debate on Cultural Identity

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