Japan eyes wider deportation criteria in new policy
The draft policy, which is under review, seeks to expand the extent of deportable offences beyond the current scope of drug crimes and unsuspended sentences lasting one year or…
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Cambodian citizenship available to $3M donors; $1M investors
Previously, applying for Khmer citizenship through investment required just over $300,000, while a minimum donation of around $245,000 was needed.
World Bank lifts Thailand’s 2026 growth forecast to 1.8%, still lowest in ASEAN
Other ASEAN nations are forecast to grow significantly faster in 2026, with projections such as 6.3% for Vietnam, 5.3% for the Philippines, and 5.0% for Indonesia.
Indonesian President Prabowo courts top UK universities to open campuses in Indonesia
The President noted that several Russell Group universities already operate campuses in Indonesia, mainly focusing on digital and technology programs.
Domestic abuse linked to student dropout rates in the Philippines
A study found and provided “compelling evidence” about the connection between early exposure to parental violence and educational outcomes among adolescents.
‘Content to die’: Afghanistan’s hunger crisis worsened by winter, aid cuts
As winter spreads across Afghanistan's arid landscape, work opportunities have dried up. At the same time, the wave of returning Afghans has swelled the population by a tenth,…
Malay and History are a must across all Malaysian education systems
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the uniform requirement across Malaysia’s education system aims to bolster the status of Bahasa Melayu as the national language and to provide…
South Korea’s reputation abroad reaches new peak, powered by cultural content: survey
The "2025 Korea National Image Survey" revealed that 82.3 percent of respondents held a favourable view of Korea. The poll was conducted throughout October 2025, surveying 13,000…
Record-high 42.7mil visitors travelled to Japan in 2025
The weak yen has made accommodations and shopping in Japan more affordable, contributing to increased visits from China and other countries and regions.
Japan PM Takaichi bets her future on snap election; hopes to gain public mandate
By cutting off her own means of escape, PM Takaichi seemed to be demonstrating that securing a public mandate for her administration to remain in control is the purpose of this…