Malaysians cut back on imported goods as ringgit weakens
The falling ringgit has translated into higher prices for imported goods, which has hurt demand from consumers.
Japan urges high schoolers to study abroad in bid for global talent
As the impact of the Covid-19 has subsided and this trend has resumed, yet there remain barriers for high school students.
Anies settles VP question, calls on alliance to move on
The announcement came amid speculations that the alliance, which represents the opposition forces, is on the brink of falling apart.
300kg Indonesian man who was forklifted onto a truck to be driven to hospital dies from illness
According to doctors, Mr Muhammad Fajri, 27, died at 1.25am because of a severe infection in his leg after his weight disrupted his body’s metabolism.
Fisheries officers probe source of dugong meat for sale at Kep market
Officers had raced to the market, but discovered that the woman trader who was selling it had sold out.
Cautious optimism as Jakarta celebrates ‘last’ anniversary as capital
Land subsidence, worsening air quality and its perennial issue with traffic have regularly made headlines since the beginning of the year.
Spat over post of House speaker will end before MPs vote to pick one: Seree Ruam Thai Party leader
He also warned that if the two largest partners of the coalition continued to fight for the post, they might provide an opportunity for “the dictatorial side” to return to…
Thailand’s oldest political party ‘needs new leadership to survive: Deputy leader
The Democrats, Thailand’s oldest party, are scheduled to elect new leadership on July 9.
Philippines economy to become 18th biggest by mid-century: BMI report
The report also said the global ranking of economies are primed for a “major reshuffle” starting in the 2030s.
Titanic submersible destroyed in ‘catastrophic implosion’, all 5 aboard dead
It had been missing since it lost contact with its surface support ship about an hour and 45 minutes into what should have been a two-hour dive.