Thailand further decriminalizes non-recreational cannabis use
Thailand was among the first countries in Southeast Asia to start decriminalizing cannabis.
South Korea’s businesses cornered as cargo truckers’ strike disrupts supply
According to the Korea International Trade Association, more than 100 complaints have been reported due to the unionized cargo truckers’ strike.
Australian govt lashes out after Peter Dutton reveals US nuclear subs plan
The multibillion-dollar project is the centrepiece of Australian efforts to toughen its defences in the face of a more belligerent China under President Xi Jinping.
As polls and his final appeal loom, Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib Razak amps up claims of conspiracy
Najib has protested his innocence since the saga first made global headlines in 2015, but previously limited his tone to wanting to "clear my name".
Albanese, Ardern say ‘in lockstep’ on Pacific, climate
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also said the two countries shared concerns about the Pacific as China pushes to expand its influence in the region.
Asia’s largest cell-cultured chicken facility to be up and running in Singapore from 2023
Singapore is the first country to approve the sale of cell-based meat in December 2020, with the product coming from Good Meat.
Bongbong Marcos commits to human rights accountability: UN envoy
United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Philippines Gustavo Gonzalez said Marcos’ commitment to the human rights agenda is “quite encouraging.”
India in damage control mode in Gulf after BJP members’ remarks on Islam
Analysts believe that it would not impact India's ties with the Gulf countries in the long run as the government has maintained that the comments were made by "fringe elements".
Resurgent opposition not yet a threat to Cambodia’s ruling party
Despite the talk of a resurgent opposition, Cambodia's ruling party won the vast majority of seats in the June 5 local elections.
Aging population not a concern in Philippines for now, says Popcom chief
Undersecretary Juan Antonio Perez pointed out that people of 60-years-old and above would make up 14 per cent of the population only in 2035 and that the birth rate is also low.