Indonesian military’s move against critic stirs debate over shrinking civic space
This comes after a spate of arrests by police of activists and social media users accused of instigating recent nationwide unrest.
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Nepal unrest: Possible power brokers to fill political void
In the short term, the army has taken charge of the nation of 30 million people since the protests escalated on Sept 10.
Thailand’s tourism rebounds as tourist arrivals hit 22 million
Nation on track to reach revenue target of 1 trillion baht as visitor numbers soar post-pandemic.
61 years too late: Retrial clears Korean woman who bit tongue of man who tried to rape her
The acquittal of Choi Mal-ja, now 78, is seen not just as clearing her record but as restoring her dignity.
Nepal crisis: Jailbreaks, arson, curfew, and mounting death toll as Army deploys troops to restore order
Gen Z protests, which began over alleged rampant corruption and coincided with a social media ban, took a violent turn on Monday after police, outnumbered by protesters, opened…
Digital sovereignty at risk: Cambodian landmarks targeted in Google Maps attacks
An investigation has uncovered systematic digital harassment campaigns on Google Maps, revealing hundreds of offensive and fake locations targeting the country’s cultural…
Thai Constitutional Court rejects three petitions to revoke ruling on ex-PM Paetongtarn
The court reasoned that the three petitions cited inaccurate information, claiming that one of the nine constitutional court judges’ tenure had expired.
A look at Nepal’s anti-corruption protests that prompted PM Oli’s resignation
The Nepalese government's decision to block access to several social media platforms that missed a deadline to register with the authorities was the spark for the demonstration.
From flying to air cargo, former Jetstar Asia employees land new jobs
Jetstar Asia retrenched 550 staff, causing distress and uncertainty among employees. Some of them are adapting to new roles, embracing learning, while others are reprising similar…
South Korea uncovers massive SIM fraud operation using foreign residents’ passports
According to investigators, some of the SIMs were used for phishing and other illegal activities, causing an estimated 96 billion won ($69 million) in damages.