A modest Idul Fitri: The Jakarta Post
Unless the President can empathise with people’s grievances and burdens, public discontent will persist.
‘High-value guests’ may be key to sustainable tourism
Consumption behavior that does not depend on shopping may make inbound spending more resilient to a strong yen in the future.
Why Idul Fitri is a moment of joy for Catholics, too
Idul Fitri deeply connects with interreligious love, forging reconciliation, charity, respect for diversity and shared human values.
Japan prepares for war with new joint command, evacuation plans and missile unit deployments
These defence developments come as Japan is increasingly alarmed by the prospect of an invasion of Taiwan, which it deems an existential threat. Like its security ally the United…
Myanmar quake: A symbol of Mandalay’s rapid growth comes crashing down
The 12-storey Sky Villa Condominium complex featured the largest rooftop bar in the city and a gym with state-of-the-art equipment. Now it is a tomb.
Kim Soo-hyun’s press conference fuels skepticism, calls made for revision of law on rape of minors
Actor's press conference was met with widespread backlash.
Thailand rescue dogs double as emotional support
Rescue workers have recruited 11 dogs – not just in their usual capacity sniffing through the debris for signs of life, but also as emotional support for victims’ friends and…
Singapore man makes a living streaming himself opening packs of Pokemon cards
Ang Bin Xiu said that beyond the entertainment value of watching and interacting with the live stream, the appeal of his business is the accessibility it provides, especially when…
Ghibli style cricket? Cricketers and fans jump on the AI bandwagon
Cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar and Rinku Kumar are joining the AI-generated Ghibli art trend, with fans creating animated versions of their favorite players in the iconic style.
Action needed to address rising alcohol consumption among Cambodian youth
A report highlights troubling trends among the country's youth, with 25.8 percent of young people aged 15-19 engaging in heavy episodic drinking (HED)—a figure higher than many…