They’re all out! Mission Accomplished!
Rescuers lead final four boys and their coach to freedom. “MISSION IMPOSSIBLE” was the term used to describe the complicated rescue operation at the flooded Tham Luang Cave.…
Death toll in western Japan rain deluge tops 120
Tens of thousands displaced; heatstroke advisories out as mercury soars to 35 degrees Celcius. The death toll from days of torrential rain and landslides in western Japan topped…
Smart solutions can help Southeast Asian cities solve urban challenges
Smart solutions can help Asean cities improve quality-of-life indicators by 10 to 30 per cent. From overburdened infrastructure to the struggle to adequately provide much-needed…
Southeast Asia’s tech startups
Five of ASEAN’s most successful tech startups. In recent years, much attention has been devoted to the rapid advancement of technology and its ever-growing impact on society…
Asia’s poor work-life balance in focus after list released
Three Asian cities – Mumbai, New Delhi and Hanoi – figure among the top five cities of the world that work the hardest. India’s commercial capital Mumbai has topped…
Singapore spent $16.3m on Kim-Trump summit
The total cost of the summit is down from an earlier estimate of $20 million. About $16.3 million was spent on the historic summit between United States President Donald Trump…
South Korea tops internet usage in Asia
Among the countries surveyed, South Korea stands out as the most heavily connected society, with 96 per cent of adults reporting internet use. Fact-tank PEW’s newest…
Japan’s government ready to bet the house on casinos
Locals and foreign residents to pay $74 admission fee; Visits capped at 10 per month. Japan’s powerful Lower Chamber of Parliament has passed a controversial Bill to…
Top universities in Asia 2018
Want to study in Asia? Here are the top seven universities according to Times Higher Education. Whether one is fresh out of high school planning their next step or a professional…
Kim Jong-un takes night time tour of Singapore
Kim Jong Un learnt about Singapore’s development during night tour: North Korean media. North Korea’s state media reported on Tuesday (June 12) that its leader Kim…