Protesters rally outside Thai Finance Ministry against casino bill
They also criticised Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat for dismissing conditions to limit Thai gamblers' access to casinos.
Foreign worker statistics highlight sectoral dependence in Brunei
The sultanate's labour landscape remains heavily reliant on foreign workers, particularly in key industries such as construction, agriculture, and manufacturing.
Japan PM Ishiba seeks continued U.S. involvement in Ukraine
The Prime Minister also called for unity among the Group of Seven nations, which includes four European countries.
Singapore’s education ministry warns of dangerous social media challenges, parents advised to look after kids
One of the challenges mentioned in the March 3 advisory from the Ministry of Education is the Blackout Challenge, where people choke themselves with household items until they…
Singapore’s home affairs ministry allows hiring of auxiliary cops from China, India
Auxiliary police officers or APOs have been recruited from Sri Lanka, Myanmar, the Philippines, India and China, with these new officers making up about 3 per cent of the total…
Bhutan’s timber exports struggle to penetrate Indian market
This is amid fierce competition from larger timber-exporting nations offering lower prices and higher-quality products.
Singapore Armed Forces to deepen investments in drones, weapons against new threats
This requires the setting up of two new centres to drive the development and integration of unmanned vehicles within the air force and the army.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri a key suspect in graft probe
On Sunday, the MACC said in a media statement that around RM170mil in foreign currency and 16kg in gold worth nearly RM7mil were seized from “safe houses” following…
Philippine State Palace to look into motorcycle donations by alleged Chinese spies
An exclusive Reuters report dated February 28 stated that three Chinese nationals donated 10 Chinese-made motorcycles worth around $2,500 or P144,800 each to the Manila police.
North Korea fires strategic cruise missiles from its west coast this week
The latest test was conducted to warn "enemies, who are seriously violating the security environment of the (country) and fostering and escalating the confrontation…