Chinese tourists rush to board ‘fashion time machine’ in Chiang Mai
Surrounded by crowds of Thais in jeans and T-shirts, the tourists stand out in finery that was fashionable several centuries ago in Thailand.
Singapore bistros crack global list of 50 most Instagrammable cafes
The two cafes are listed alongside other stunning locations, including three from South-east Asia that are in the top five.
Samsung, SK breathe tentative sigh of relief over US chip subsidy rules
Experts say Korean chipmakers have dodged the worst-case scenario but has called for diplomacy to put more pressure on Washington.
Russia hits Ukraine with missiles, drones as ‘dear friend’ Xi departs
Firefighters battled a blaze in two adjacent buildings in the southern city of Zaporizhzhia, where officials said at least one person was killed.
Giving a chance to the RCEP’s dispute settlement mechanism
The pact provides a dispute settlement mechanism that envisions a transparent process of resolution whenever dispute arises between members.
Bangladesh, Bhutan sign transit deal
Under the agreement, Bhutan would be able to use Bangladesh's land, waterways, railways, and airways to move goods.
Vulnerable Nepali girls forced into prostitution in India
Upon reaching Delhi, Uma was taken to a flat already occupied by several other Nepali girls who told her that she was brought in for sex work.
Is Indonesia’s best good enough to handle the Myanmar crisis?
Despite Asean’s adoption of the five-point-consensus, it is a well-known fact that there are divisions among member countries over how to handle Myanmar, says the writer.
Former Malaysian PM Najib tells Mahathir to stop using the Malay card
Najib said, when he was no longer in power, Dr Mahathir had labelled the Malays as lazy, ungrateful, politically naive, and spendthrift people.
Immigration office mull ‘sports visa’ plan amid Indonesia’s sporting ambitions
Immigration Director General Silmy Karim's statements come as the country is set to host multiple international sporting events in 2023.