Cambodia PM marks ‘win-win’ anniversary end of civil war
He said the policy eventually put an end to the prolonged conflict and political divisions which had plagued the country for decades.
Bangladesh labour migration to see 82 per cent increase
Refugee and Migratory Movements Research Unit Founding Chair Prof Tasneem Siddiqui said about 79 per cent of migrant workers this year have gone abroad as "less-skilled" workers.
Owner of Chinese restaurant accused as front for ‘China’s secret police’ says allegations ‘unjust’
Citing an unnamed intelligence source, Chosun Ilbo reported last Friday that Korean authorities were looking into suspicions that the restaurant may be a local front for China’s…
Land prices, financing snags hold back affordable housing in Cambodia
By some estimates, some 7.9 million people will be living in urban areas by 2030, up roughly five-sixths from 4.3 million in 2014.
Seoul to raise subway, bus fares first time in 8 years
City officials cited ballooning financial strain from the growing operating costs and declining profits, paired with the rising number of senior citizens who ride for free.
At least 19 dead, 73 injured in blaze at Poipet hotel-casino
Nhem Phoeng, chief of administration at the Poipet Town Hall, estimated 400 people, mostly staff and Thai guests of the casinos, were left stranded on the roof of the buildings.
Vietnam’s economy records decade-highest growth in 2022
The country's economy this year experienced its highest growth rate at 8.02 per cent, with the government managing to also keep inflation in check under the 4 per cent target.
Digital economy and platforms spur growth in China
Despite downward pressure on the economy, prominent domestic high-tech and internet-based companies are promoting wide-ranging applications.
Inexperienced pilots behind majority of ultralight crashes in Japan
Ultralights, one-or-two-seat recreational aircraft with a simple structure, have become popular in Japan and come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
Japan’s banks to raise fixed housing loan rates
The yield on the newest 10-year Japanese government bond issue, a market benchmark, shot up from around 0.25 to over 0.4 per cent after the BOJ raised its cap on long-term rates…