Bangladesh considers Interpol to locate factory owners owing workers
The central bank has also been instructed to investigate commercial banks that provided loans to companies without properly assessing their financial capacity, an official said.
Myanmar junta extends post-quake truce
The ceasefire was extended to April 30 "aiming to continue the rebuilding and rehabilitation process with momentum", the junta information team said in a statement.
Can South Korea clean up its streets by electrifying old motorcycles? Government study begins
This comes as part of the government’s broader push to reduce urban air pollution and noise, particularly in densely populated areas like Seoul.
Myanmar earthquake has left 3,735 dead, 5,108 injured, and 120 missing to date
In terms of rescue workers, 2,094 people have arrived, as well as 2,514.6 tons of relief supplies and 1,197.12 tons of relief materials.
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus named among Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025
This recognition follows his pivotal role in steering Bangladesh toward democracy following last year's student-led uprising.
Philippine President Marcos’ approval, trust ratings fall; VP Duterte’s numbers go up
Results of the Pulse Asia Research survey showed Duterte is the only top official who showed an improvement in her performance ratings, rising by 7 percent from 52 percent in…
Japan’s population declining faster than anticipated, threatening national pension scheme
The natural annual decrease hit 890,000 last year, up 53,000 from 2023.
Cambodia’s tallest bridge temporarily opens for Khmer New Year
The 90-metre tall structure will be open during the day until April 17.
No other option but to surrender ex-president Duterte to ICC: Philippine justice secretary
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla pointed to the “residual powers” of the ICC even after the Philippines’ withdrawal from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established…
Philippine-ex president Duterte lawyers seek limits to victims’ role in trial
The former president’s defence team wants a limited ‘range’ for the identification and legal representation of drug war fatalities and their kin.