Indonesia’s transportation ministry plans massive railway network for Nusantara
The ministry expects that some of the railway network could be operational after the year 2025.
Most Indonesians support shutting down coal power plants: Survey
The survey also revealed that vocation and economic climate influence public perceptions of renewable energy, with generally greater support for the energy transition expressed by…
Wealth of Thailand’s 50 Richest on Forbes list rises nearly 15% to US$173 billion
The Chearavanont brothers of the Charoen Pokphand group clocked the biggest gain in dollar terms to remain at No. 1, with a record US$34 billion fortune.
Hacker breaches data of 34 million Indonesian passports
Among the leaked data are full names, passport numbers, expiry dates, dates of birth and gender of 34.9 million Indonesian passport holders.
Singer-songwriter CoCo Lee’s death puts depression in spotlight
The 48-year-old had attempted suicide at home in Hong Kong on July 2 and had been in a coma, before dying on July 5.
Health effects of aspartame unsettle Korea’s makgeolli market
With WHO’s pending decision, makgeolli makers are concerned about misleading consumers, but mulls adjusting recipes to reduce health fears.
Young Korean gangsters appear to be holding social meetups
Such gatherings are suspected to provide an avenue for sharing know-how related to their illegal affairs, said an official.
Indonesia returns to upper-middle-income status
Indonesia sat as an upper-middle-income country in 2019, but was relegated back to lower-middle status following the pandemic’s impact on the economy.
Modi’s push for a single personal law in India sparks renewed debate and disquiet
In India, matters of marriage, divorce, adoption and inheritance fall under multiple religious and customary laws, only some of which are codified.
Prayut’s party does not rule out contesting for PM: Deputy leader
Outgoing government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said he would know about the party’s stand in contesting for the post of prime minister after the party holds its weekly…