Asia’s largest LGBTQ exhibition to open in Bangkok later this year
The exhibition will run from March through next year. “Spectrosynthesis II- Exposure of Tolerance: LGBTQ in Southeast Asia”, the largest-ever survey of regional contemporary…
Vietnam says Facebook has violated its cyber laws
The country is considering punitive actions against the social media giants. The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) is considering preventing cash flowing into…
Bodies of 3 Vietnamese killed in Egypt bomb blast brought home
Terrorist attack on bus was a set back for recovering tourism industry in Egypt. The bodies of three Vietnamese people killed in a recent roadside bomb in Egypt were brought back…
Malaysian rulers to pick new king by the month’s end
Previous king stepped down in unprecedented move on Sunday. Malaysia’s Conference of Rulers will meet in about two weeks’ time to elect the country’s new constitutional…
Sultan Muhammad V steps down as Malaysia’s King
The council of 9 kings which rule Malaysia on a rotational basis has accepted the resignation. Malaysia’s King has abdicated in an unprecedented move, ending weeks of…
China lands probe on far side of the moon
It is the first manmade probe to land on the far side. Humankind’s lunar exploration history saw the opening of a new chapter on Thursday morning as the world’s first…
Moon Jae-in is our Person of the Year
The South Korean President wins our award because of his steadfast commitment to diplomacy and deescalation. Moon Jae-in is our Person of the Year. For more on the finalists and…
Runner-Up: Mahathir Mohamad
The nonagenarian’s stunning victory changed the landscape of Malaysian politics and was a triumph for democracy in a region experiencing its decline. Asia News Network will…
Finalists: Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo
The two Reuters reporters uncovered a massacre in Myanmar and were jailed for reporting the truth. Asia News Network will reveal its person of the year on December 28. For more on…
Finalist: The Women of India’s #MeToo movement
In a country noted for its abuse and violence towards women, the #MeToo movement has sparked necessary conversation and is changing norms. Asia News Network will reveal its person…