Protest articles in Indonesian penal code stir unease among activists
With vague rules on what counts as ‘chaos,’ Indonesia’s new penal code has the public questioning their right to protest.
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Seoul court sentences ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol to 5 years in prison for obstructing arrest
This marks the first verdict on cases stemming from his 2024 failed declaration of martial law.
Fear, suspicion, and destroyed scam compounds at Cambodian border town weeks after Thai air strikes
Intense shelling in O'Smach, Cambodia, near the Thai border, displaced residents after strikes allegedly targeting scam compounds owned by Ly Yong Phat.
Over US$3.7mil in cash, luxury items seized in two high-profile investigations involving Malaysia’s military
Commenting on both investigations, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the ongoing investigations involving military top brass must be…
Vietnamese spend $45 million a day on online shopping
More than 3.9 million items were sold via e-commerce platforms last year, up 15.2 per cent.
PM Anutin laments two crane collapses in two days, says only Thailand has seen such incidents
The same contractor is responsible for both accidents. PM Anutin urges decisive action to avoid future incidents.
Indonesia tumbles in cybersecurity ranking
Experts have called for a change in thinking among business leaders and regulators after Indonesia plummeted from position 48 to 84 in a global ranking of countries for…
South Korea’s foreign student push runs into visa wall
Vietnamese students account for majority of illegal stays, most of them entering for language study.
Why is Japan’s PM Takaichi gambling on an early election?
By calling a snap election now, she hopes to capitalise on a surge in public support for a new leader who has promised to spur economic growth, tackle cost-of-living concerns, and…
Thailand train crash: Authorities rush to clear wreckage as death toll rises to 31
As of 4:45 PM, Wednesday, rescue teams confirmed two additional bodies, bringing the death toll to 31, while three individuals remain unaccounted for. Authorities continue their…