K-pop and K-drama… How about K-fashion?
K-fashion shifts focus to global expansion as domestic sales struggle, with brands eyeing premium markets in Europe and Asia.
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Cambodian ex-MP’s alleged assassin motivated by ‘debt of gratitude’
Suspect Ekkaluck Paenoi said he did it because, when he was in trouble after being dismissed from service, a benefactor had supported him financially and was there for him when he…
Massive Catholic procession in Philippines ends after over 20 hours with 8.1mil devotees
Every year on January 9, starting in 1787, devotees flock to Quiapo Church in Manila to join the Black Nazarene procession, accompanying the image as it was pulled from Luneta…
$1.8m awarded to family of woman in Malaysia who bled to death after giving birth
The judge remarked that although the doctors had extensive experience in obstetrics, they failed to consider common complications associated with childbirth, such as eclampsia and…
Eight of 17 abducted mining project workers recovered in Pakistan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: police
Local and international media outlets reported that the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the abductions.
Indian businessman Boby Chemmanur denied bail, remanded for 14 days in sexual harassment case
Prosecution opposed bail, insisting that the accused be kept in custody, citing the serious nature of the alleged crime. In contrast, the defence team argued that the complainant,…
Bangladeshis hold 7th weakest passport globally, shares 100th place with Palestine, Libya
In South Asia, the Maldives placed at 53rd position. It is followed by India, Bhutan and Sri Lanka, placed respectively at 85th, 90th and 96th. Nepal and Pakistan rank just below…
Thai ex-marine suspect in slaying of Cambodian ex-MP captured in Cambodia’s Battambang
Thai national Ekkalak Pheanol was taken into custody in Prey Svay in Battambang province’s Moung Russey district. This arrest followed a request for cooperation by Thai police.
About 40 Singaporeans with Interpol Red Notices wanted for offences including murder and cheating
A Red Notice is a request to law enforcement worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition, surrender or similar legal action.
Dashboard cameras: No longer just a nifty accessory for Malaysians
Transport consultant Wan Agyl Wan Hassan said that with dashcams, driving can be safer as motorists are aware they are being recorded.