Get latest measles information before traveling abroad, experts warn as cases in Japan rises
Of the 78 cases in Japan, 39 people were believed to have been infected overseas.
Cambodia expects to eliminate malaria by year’s end
In 2024, Cambodia reported only 355 malaria cases, a major drop from the more than 1,000 cases recorded in 2023.
Bhutan’s forest fires cost over US$5.89 million in timber losses in five months
The recurring incidents have raised concerns over potential socioeconomic setbacks, the constitutional requirement to maintain 60 percent forest cover, and the country’s…
Filipino street kid now in college recalls encounter with Pope Francis
Jun Chura was among the four youths who gave their messages to Pope Francis during the “Encounter with the Youth” on Jan. 18, 2015, the fourth of the Pontiff’s five-day…
Vietnam, Japan to deepen political, security, economic ties
Vietnamese Party chief To Lam affirmed that the visit held great significance, contributing to opening a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership…
South Korean ex-presidents Moon, Yoon likely to stand criminal trial simultaneously
These will be the first simultaneous criminal trials of two former presidents in 29 years. In 1996, former Presidents Chun Doo-hwan and Roh Tae-woo appeared in court on charges of…
Police, teachers clash in Kathmandu
Ensuring pay and perks at par with those of civil servants are the teachers' major demand.
Malaysia sees surge in Chinese student applications
Education Malaysia Global Services said Malaysia’s multilingual environment, political stability, safety, as well as rich cultural experiences, are motivating factors for China…
Counterfeit goods persist in Indonesia despite government curbs, renewed US complaints
Mangga Dua market has been thrust into spotlight yet again as a barrier to trade in the USTR's 2025 National Trade Estimate Report, which has singled out the North Jakarta market…
More scam victims in Singapore in debt; rise in cases seen by credit counselling agencies
Scam victims in Singapore lost a record $1.1 billion in 2024.