Familial taboo: Stories of Indonesians who cut off contact with their parents on IMF
In Indonesian society, it is highly unusual for children to cut off contact with their parents. But for some, it is an inevitable decision.
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Thai army chief commits to bilateral peace, security ties with Cambodia
The Cambodia PM also thanked Bangkok for its assistance to Cambodian migrant workers in Thailand.
San Francisco apologizes for atrocities against Chinese
Legislation passed by San Francisco follows similar actions taken by the California cities of Antioch, San Jose and Los Angeles last year.
Cambodia King signs South Korea FTA ratification into law
Under the agreements, Cambodia will lift tariffs on 93.8% of goods traded, with South Korea scrapping duties on 95.6%.
Russia increasing force readiness near Ukraine: US satellite company
A Russian military buildup near Ukraine has stoked fears that Moscow may plan to attack, something Russia denies.
McDonald’s french fries shortage spreads to Indonesia
The move to suspend the sale of large portion of fries come as branches in Japan, Malaysia and Taiwan made similar moves.
India finally warms to crypto with tax, digital rupee
The Reserve Bank of India will launch its digital currency later this year, and plans to tax the income from the transfer of virtual assets.
Increase in crypto crimes could leave crypto investors could be vulnerable: report
A report, by blockchain data firm Chainalysis, revealed that US$8.6 billion of cryptocurrency was laundered last year, up by 30 per cent from 2020.
Overseas Vietnamese getting ready for the Lunar New Year
Although living far away from their homeland, overseas Vietnamese are all getting ready for the Lunar New Year.
Biden orders nearly 3,000 US troops to Eastern Europe to counter Russia
Washington has said it will not send troops to Ukraine itself, but would send arms to help Ukrainians defend themselves.