UN calls for Myanmar support as earthquake death toll hit 3,354
In addition to those killed by the earthquake on March 28, 4,850 people were injured, and 220 remain missing, according to state media.
Japan PM Ishiba to directly appeal to US President Trump about Japan’s economic contributions to resolve tariff issue
The government is making elaborate preparations to ensure that the appeal will resonate with Trump in a meeting over the phone, which is seen as harder to secure a sufficient…
Bangladesh CA Yunus-India PM Modi meeting: First step towards easing tensions
Bangladesh deeply values its relationship with India, Yunus told Modi, describing the historical links and acknowledging India's role in Bangladesh's Liberation War in 1971.
Indonesia President Prabowo mulls over Cabinet reshuffle as Indonesia’s economy slows: Sources
The move comes amid concerns over a weakening economy and softer consumer spending, given the slew of populist programmes that require massive funding and declining tax revenues,…
No U.S. advisory issued against Philippine airports, says transport department
The Department of Transportation said that its secretary Vince Dizon wrote to the U.S Transportation Secretary Administration to clarify a post circulating showing a digital…
Indus canals project to greatly hinder water supply in Pakistan’s Karachi, Sindh opposition parties claim
The Grand Democratic Alliance and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf on April 7 staged a sit-in outside the Karachi Press Club and led a rally to Empress Market against the proposed…
ASEAN Chair and Malaysian PM Anwar talks Trump tariffs with 5 member state leaders
On April 5, 2025, following the announcement by President Trump of new retaliatory tariffs on imported goods from various countries, Southeast Asian nations, seen as alternative…
Indonesian police regulation on foreign journalists sparks press freedom concerns
National Police chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo said foreign journalists could still carry out reporting in Indonesia without obtaining clearance from the police, as long as they…
South Korea’s economic conditions declined throughout Yoon administration: data
The composite coincident index of the Korean economy in January stood at 98.4, the lowest since May 2022, when Yoon took office, according to Statistics Korea.
How long can they hold up? Car parts makers in Japan, South Korea rattled by US tariffs
Most major carmakers like Toyota, Honda and Hyundai have said they will leave sticker prices of their US-sold vehicles unchanged for now, even as some smaller players like Subaru…