Thai wine tax cut backfires: Consumption soars, state loses millions
A controversial tax exemption on imported wine in Thailand has led to a significant increase in consumption, particularly among high-income earners, while costing the government…
Pakistan’s PTI announces countrywide movement, party told to prepare itself
Party founder and ex-premier Imran Khan has been imprisoned at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail for over two years upon his conviction in four cases — two Toshakhana references, the…
Safe clubbing campaign returns as molestation, fights in nightspots continue to be concerns in Singapore
As part of the campaign, Safe Clubbing drink coasters will be distributed to 209 public entertainment outlets islandwide. These coasters feature safety reminders and a QR code…
Procedures launched to sell Japanese government’s rice at fixed prices
The ministry hopes to offer the rice at about ¥2,000 for five kilograms at supermarkets and elsewhere in early June.
More than a vacation: Jeju’s new educational retreats to revitalise regional communities
At the heart of Jeju’s Learncation program is a simple but powerful idea: education doesn’t have to be confined to traditional classrooms.
ICC prosecutor opposes Philippine ex-president Duterte’s bid to disqualify 2 judges
In a response dated May 22, Deputy Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang opposed the Duterte camp’s move, saying that it “fails to call into question the presumption of impartiality…
Survey: Filipinos mostly relied on TV in picking candidates in latest polls
Apart from TV and the internet, the poll said respondents also considered other sources that helped them the most in deciding, such as family, friends, billboards, ads, sample…
Vietnamese woman wanted by Interpol for massive cryptocurrency scam arrested in Bangkok
Ngo Thi Theu, 30, known as “Madam Ngo,” is accused of playing a key role in an investment fraud that deceived over 2,600 victims, resulting in losses totalling approximately…
Pair of Yubari melons sells for US$7k at auction in Japan’s Sapporo
The sale marked a ¥2 million drop from last year.
Jailed but not failed: Inmates turn prison into industrial unit in Nepal’s Gulmi
Prisoners craft exports bound for the UAE and Japan. Woodcarving inmates earn up to Rs45,000 a month.