Gaza war tests Indonesia’s free and active foreign policy
Even with the absence of a mediating role, Indonesia should be seen championing an independent Palestinian state and full membership of the United Nations.
Philippine Senate President calls for return to ‘June-March schedule’ next school year
In a statement, Senator Zubiri cited the “almost unbearable rise in temperature” and the recurring cancellation of face-to-face classes as “compelling reasons” to revert…
Border security beefed up after blast on Thai side
Authorities said bomb is believed to have been planted by wanted criminals along the route used by security personnel vehicles.
Seoul to provide housing subsidy to married couples with newborns
The move is seen to mitigate the trend of couples forgoing parenthood due to the city's high housing costs and enable more married couples with newborns to continue living in…
India and China make tall promises at Nepal Investment Summit
China on Sunday announced exempting visa fees for Nepali travelers starting May 1 and launching of commercial flights to Nepal’s two new international airports. India, on the…
Political funds scandal brings election defeat to Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party
LDP members may increasingly move away from PM Kishida, but there are currently no signs that efforts to remove him from the party leadership are strengthening.
KFC shutters over 100 restaurants in Malaysia amid pro-Palestine boycott
A source said the firm sees the boycott as an opportunity to cease some of the KFC store operations that have weighed on its balance sheet.
Heatwave sweeps across South and Southeast Asia leaving millions praying for respite
Prolonged heat waves have exposed people to unbearable temperatures for longer. Countries around Asia have been coping with the sudden heat in various ways including school…
Tennis legend Roger Federer visits Hoi An
Federer, who is visiting Vietnam for the first time, is reported to have stayed in a hotel there with his wife and their four children.
China voices concerns over Japanese export restrictions
A spokesperson from the Ministry of Commerce said the proposed actions by Japan could severely disrupt the routine trade operations between Chinese and Japanese companies and…