Singapore tops ranking of world’s most powerful passports again
The Henley Passport Index released two sets of ranking in 2024. In January, Singapore shared the top spot with five other countries, but in July, it reclaimed the sole position as…
Japan PM Ishiba starts visit to Malaysia, Indonesia; seeks to strengthen ties with Global South
PM Ishiba aims to strengthen ties in areas such as economy, energy and security with the Global South, a group of emerging and developing countries with a growing presence.
BRICS membership won’t affect Indonesia’s ties with US: Envoy
Special Envoy for International Trade and Multilateral Cooperation Mari Pangestu has said that despite Indonesia'a accession to BRICS, the country would not be tied down by the…
China seeks overseas graduates
The move is an effort to fill critical roles, particularly in high-tech, biopharmaceuticals and other innovation-driven industries, as more Chinese overseas graduates return to…
Thai PM Paetongtarn denies former PM Thaksin’s influence over government
This accusation has been emphasised recently after Mr. Thaksin, seen as the patriarch of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, publicly revealed policies of the current government before…
Pakistan’s missing persons commission logs 379 new cases in 2024
The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court emphasised last month that only parliament holds the authority to address and resolve the longstanding, yet unlawful,…
YouTube faces backlash over selective pricing policy in South Korea
The monthly subscription fee for the ad-free YouTube Premium is 14,900 won ($10.16) per user in South Korea, more than 30,000 won higher than the monthly cost for a family of four…
UAE pardons 220 Filipinos
The UAE traditionally grants pardons on its National Day celebrated every December 2nd.
Concerns grow as gangs in Myanmar increase production and slash prices of synthetic drugs
According to a UNODC report, organised crime groups are lowering the production costs and scaling up production by using non-controlled chemicals. The gangs are also producing…
Experts call for upgrading of Thai massage standards
The deaths of two people triggered fears among people about Thai massage in December last year.