Cyber Security Act: Bangladesh Cabinet gives final approval
Stakeholders and human rights organisations have alleged that no major changes were brought in the proposed Cyber Security Act, except for reducing the punishment and making some…
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Thailand’s new Cabinet should be up and running by mid-September, says new PM Srettha
The premier said core members of the 11 coalition parties had discussed the line-up and finalised it late on Aug 27 night.
Students, civil servants to study and work from home as Jakarta hosts Asean Summit
General traffic on several roads in the vicinity of the Jakarta Convention Centre, where the summit is to be held, will also be diverted or blocked to allow for the smooth…
Singapore’a presidential election shaping up into partisan contest, say analysts
With four days left until Singapore heads to the ballot box, analysts say it is ultimately for the voters to decide which candidate is reasonable and preferable to them.
Number of China’s netizens passes 1 billion mark
Online platforms providing services relating to videos, car-hailing, trip bookings and literature all witnessed fast growth in the number of users in the first six months of this…
North Korea edges towards full border reopening amid economic concerns
The move comes more than three years after strict border restrictions were implemented to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
How the Jokowi-Megawati rivalry is shaping the 2024 election
The long-standing conflict between the two political bigwigs is looming large over the upcoming election and is believed to have informed political party alliance-building.
Thailand will have a bright future under Pheu Thai’s economic expertise, economists say
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is expected to assume the role of finance minister and also chair the economic team.
Ask The Next President Anything: Candidates’ answers to questions from young Singaporeans
In a quick-fire question-and-answer show, the presidential candidates answered questions on video sent in by young Singaporeans.
Japan hopes to win the world’s trust over Fukushima with hard science, objective facts
Tepco has even successfully used the water to breed healthy flounder, abalone and seaweed.