Myanmar marks new year festival mourning quake losses
Two weeks on from the disaster which killed over 3,600, hundreds are still staying in tent encampments peppered among pancaked apartment blocks, razed tea shops and demolished…
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and India motor vehicle agreement protocol is now ready
BBIN-MVA aims to remove barriers and regulations for bolstering intraregional trade and connectivity.
Pakistan hopes for Iran’s ‘full cooperation’ in probe over killing of its 8 nationals: Foreign Office
The Pakistani nationals were “tragically killed” in Mehrestan County, located approximately 230 kilometres away from the Pakistan-Iran border, the Foreign Office said in a…
Criminal trial for ousted South Korean president Yoon to begin behind closed doors
Mr. Yoon becomes fifth ex-president to stand criminal trial as a defendant.
Thousands arriving in Jakarta from rural areas after Hari Raya to seek jobs face urban challenges
The Jakarta provincial government has recorded a decreasing trend in arrivals for the past three years, stemming from low public awareness about self-registration, as well as a…
Interest rates unlikely to be cut in Malaysia
If the 24%reciprocal tariff is maintained on Malaysian imports, coupled with broader global tariff retaliation and rising geopolitical uncertainty, the probability of Bank Negara…
Political clash over Muslim property law continues in India’s Jharkhand
Following the strong opposition from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) to the law passed by the central government, the BJP has now taken a firm stand. Dr Pradeep Verma, BJP’s…
Vietnam discovers major counterfeit powdered milk scheme targeting vulnerable groups
The operation produces and sells 573 brands of counterfeit powdered milk, targeting vulnerable groups like diabetics, kidney patients, premature infants, and pregnant women.
Bomb blast injures four rangers outside temple in southern Thailand
Initial reports suggest the incident was carried out by an insurgent group aiming to create unrest in the area.
US President Trump spares smartphones, computers, other electronics from China tariffs
The notice did not provide an explanation for the move, but the late-night exclusion provides welcome relief to major technology firms such as Apple, Dell Technologies and many…