How extreme heat affects the body and what you can do about it
Among the ways one could beat the heat is by heeding advisories, drinking lots of water, observing outdoor work precautions, and adapting to heat.
Taiwan quake: Rescue dogs given missing Singapore couple’s clothes to pick up their scent
The two Singaporeans are among six people still unaccounted for since the April 3 earthquake, which killed 13 people and injured more than 1,140.
Ride-sharing services start in Tokyo; Kanagawa, Aichi, Kyoto, others to follow suit
The services are available on days and at times when conventional taxis are in short supply.
Philippine population to stay young in next 40 years
As of 2021, the median age in the Philippines stood at 24.5 years old, the second youngest in the region after Laos’ 23.8 years.
Indonesia’s growing population falls out of love with marriage
A total of 1.58 million couples said “I do” in 2023 – 128,000 fewer than in 2022, a number has been steadily falling since 2018.
Data scientists see largest pay growth in tech: Report
Data scientists, who edged out software engineers with the biggest wage growth, include AI engineers and machine-learning specialists.
Why does PM Kishida still want to meet Kim Jong-un?
According to experts, PM Kishida's persistent attempts to arrange a meeting with Kim, despite Pyongyang's firm stance, are primarily aimed at bolstering the Japanese prime…
Red sea crisis highlights vital role of China-Europe rail freight
Freight forwarders have turned to rail services between China and Europe as an alternative that provides rapid, stable, and reliable solutions to the massive flow of goods between…
South Korea launches 2nd spy satellite amid space race with North Korea
It's the country's first satellite with synthetic aperture radar capabilities that can penetrate through clouds, smoke, and haze to create high-resolution images of the Earth’s…
Embattled Myanmar junta evacuates personnel via Thailand
The losses in Myanmar’s Kayin state are the latest in a string of defeats since October 2023 that forced the military regime to cede control in key border areas.