Remote working, artificial rain have little effect on Jakarta pollution
Amid the lack of progress made by recent government efforts, the Center for Research of Energy and Clean Air insisted that the remote-working policy and “other gimmicks” would…
North Korea edges towards full border reopening amid economic concerns
The move comes more than three years after strict border restrictions were implemented to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
How the Jokowi-Megawati rivalry is shaping the 2024 election
The long-standing conflict between the two political bigwigs is looming large over the upcoming election and is believed to have informed political party alliance-building.
Repatriation process expected to begin with 1,000 Rohingyas
The government of Bangladesh has said the drastic reduction of humanitarian assistance for this persecuted population is compounding the crisis.
Vietnam’s new passport design receives positive global response despite initial halt
After the "place of birth" information was incorporated into passports, the procedures for visa applications and associated processes in other nations have proceeded seamlessly.
Going abroad? More documents needed, stricter rules to follow for Filipinos starting Sept 3
The authorities explained that it has revised the departure protocols during the 58th Regular Council Meeting to “combat the grave menace of human trafficking.”
Pakistan Supreme Court reiterates decision to resume hearing Imran’s Toshakhana plea
On August 5, a trial court in Islamabad had convicted the PTI chief for “corrupt practices” in the case pertaining to concealing details of state gifts and sentenced him to…
Indonesia’s Judicial Commission to protest lighter punishment for judges who ordered election delay
The Supreme Court last week reassigned the three judges to district courts in Sumatra as a punishment for unprofessional conduct when trying a dispute between a newcomer party and…
Protests erupt in Seoul over Fukushima water release
South Korea’s main opposition party warned it would take a series of actions condemning the Yoon administration’s policies on Japan, as Tokyo began a phased release of treated…
New Thai PM Srettha takes office, vows four years of change
The appointment of former property mogul Srettha Thavisin ends months of political deadlock following May’s general election.