Bali sees dip in domestic tourists, pins hopes on foreign visitors
Bali Governor I Wayan Koster attributed the decline to a reduced number of domestic flights, noting that several aircraft operated by national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia and…
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iPhone 16 becomes highest selling phone in India: Report
US-based tech giant Apple sold about 6.5 million iPhone 16 units in the first 11 months of 2025, making it the country’s highest‑selling smartphone, according to a new report.
Malaysian man linked to Cambodia-based scam ring nabbed at border checkpoint in Singapore
The syndicate, linked to $41 million in losses from 440 Singapore scam cases, impersonated government officials.
From gold to bargain, fans dive into durian frenzy in Malaysia as prices bottom out
To attract customers, vendors in Petaling Jaya have rolled out competitive deals, including: four Musang King durians for RM99, buy four and get one free, RM133 for one bag of…
One year after Jeju Air disaster, families still wait for answers
For bereaved families, grief is compounded by the search for truth.
Authorities to seize more assets in Singapore from Cambodian tycoon linked to scams
The Straits Times understands that the Commercial Affairs Department is looking to seize cheques of more than $3.7 million, bonds valued at over US$200,000 (S$257,000), and…
Elusive wild flat-headed cat rediscovered in Thailand
The country's Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation and Panthera Thailand said that camera traps had captured images of the species multiple times in 2024…
Gen Z is stepping up to clean beaches in Pakistan’s Karachi
Over 3,000 volunteers showed up to clean Seaview Beach on Thursday as part of the Hammad Foundation's beach cleanup drive.
‘Has Kuaishou gone mad?’: Cyberattack floods Chinese video platform with explicit content
Many users reported being suddenly exposed to a flood of disturbing, violent and pornographic live-streaming content.
H3 launch failure leaves Japan without core rockets, deals blow to global competitiveness in space development
Amid a global surge in rocket launches, the H3 launch failure could potentially stall Japan’s space development.