The blueprint, released on Wednesday (Apr 22), aims to ​deepen the construction of "youth-development-oriented cities" - with measures spanning jobs, ​housing, healthcare, family support and urban services.

"The conflict appears to have moved into a prolonged standoff rather than towards a swift or durable resolution," MUFG analysts wrote in a note.

The joint enforcement operation - named Op Vape 1.0 - was conducted from Apr 13 to Apr 17.

The lead vocalist of Lefthanded is recovering after undergoing emergency heart surgery. He has since been discharged and is in stable condition.

Industry leaders say the sector is relatively insulated from ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, despite concerns over the availability of critical materials such as helium.

The Philippines' ambassador to China Jaime FlorCruz says both sides want stable ties, but closer economic relations must not be used as "leverage" in the South China Sea dispute.

Some acts of violence were also perpetrated against protesters under the age of 18, the report found, including alleged sexual abuse against minor female protesters by law enforcers. 

The US-made THAAD system is used to intercept ballistic missiles at high altitudes, and it was deployed in South Korea to guard against nuclear-armed North Korea.

At the Canton Fair held twice yearly in Guangzhou, exporters are adapting to smaller orders and a wider mix of buyers as shifting demand reshapes global trade - testing whether new markets can match the scale once provided by the West.

As China ramps up exports of robots and AI, global buyers are turning to automation to tackle risky and repetitive jobs, raising questions about how work will change. 

Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli’s persistent attacks on the government and his party are likely to damage Parti Keadilan Rakyat’s standing ahead of national and state polls, but sacking him may not be an option, analysts say.

Rising material prices and cautious buyers are weighing on India’s property sector, with developers warning of possible price hikes if global uncertainty persists.

The group was previously not legally classified as workers, meaning they were forced to operate in an informal and unregulated economy, exposed to exploitation and abuse.

China has been keen to present itself to its allies as a more stable alternative to US President Donald Trump's punitive tariffs and mercurial policies.

The case at IPB University in Bogor purportedly occurred in 2024 but came to the fore following a separate high-profile incident involving students from the law faculty at the University of Indonesia.   

More than 100 celebrities have joined a platform to connect with makers of AI-generated content interested in using their image, said an iQIYI senior executive.