Fixed licence to be introduced for Malaysia’s tourism players
The applications for obtaining a tourist bus operator licence will be managed by the ministry, but the road tax and maintenance for vehicle safety will be under the supervision of…
Vietnam Foreign Ministry on whether or not to join BRICS
The accession to regional and international multilateral mechanisms is constantly being looked into and considered in accordance with Vietnam's foreign affairs guidelines,…
400 foreigners conducting offshore gaming-like activities nabbed in Philippine province
Immigration Intelligence Division Chief Fortunato Manahan Jr. said the aliens were found to be engaged in illegal activities similar to those being done by scam operations…
Bhutan’s Ministry of Education plans to introduce integrated Cambridge curriculum this year
The Ministry of Education and Skills Development plans to introduce the integrated Cambridge curriculum this year. However, questions remain as to how the curriculum would affect…
Former Nepali Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane released after 84 days in custody
Legal expert says other district courts might still decide to keep the Rastriya Swatantra Party leader in judicial custody in separate cases under their jurisdictions.
Assassination of former Cambodian MP sparks political firestorm
The incident has become a flashpoint for escalating political tensions, with opposition figures from both countries denouncing the killing and demand justice.
Chinese actor’s human trafficking case prompt Thailand to reassure potential tourists
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has coordinated with Thai tourist police to ensure safe travel in Thailand and also assigned its five offices on the Chinese mainland to help…
Singapore tops ranking of world’s most powerful passports again
The Henley Passport Index released two sets of ranking in 2024. In January, Singapore shared the top spot with five other countries, but in July, it reclaimed the sole position as…
Massive Catholic procession in Philippines ends after over 20 hours with 8.1mil devotees
Every year on January 9, starting in 1787, devotees flock to Quiapo Church in Manila to join the Black Nazarene procession, accompanying the image as it was pulled from Luneta…
$1.8m awarded to family of woman in Malaysia who bled to death after giving birth
The judge remarked that although the doctors had extensive experience in obstetrics, they failed to consider common complications associated with childbirth, such as eclampsia and…