Indonesia tightens rules on foreign banks, targeting Korean financial firms
Korean lenders are under pressure from Indonesian financial authorities to establish local holding companies.
Visa-free transit policy boosting foreign visits to China
Ports across the country recorded over 9.2 million entries made by foreign visitors between January and March, a 40.2 percent year-on-year increase, 71.3 percent of these were…
As textbooks are swopped for tablets, Japan’s push for digital education divides views
Advocates argue that online instruction is more customisable and better for collaborative learning. Detractors believe students may get distracted and use their devices for other…
4 Pakistanis identified among 11 dead in Libyan shipwreck near Harawa coast
The Foreign Office said the Pakistani embassy in Tripoli was actively working to gather more information about the dead Pakistani nationals and their families and was in contact…
Why Korean music charts still matter for K-pop artists
A music critic warned that aiming too early for international success without local traction can backfire.
Social media uproar over boys disrespecting statue of revered monk in Thailand
Following the backlash, police were deployed to maintain order at the celebration site on Tuesday. However, the two boys were reportedly nowhere to be seen.
Law banning deepfakes of candidates in place for first time in Singapore elections, among other guidelines
Announcing campaign guidelines on April 15, the Elections Department said the rules related to online campaigning would protect prospective candidates who have paid their election…
Philippines’ Mount Kanlaon’s ash emissions indicate build up to major eruption
The volcano also spewed ash for more than seven hours on Monday, which resulted in light ash fall in surrounding cities.
Second trial retrieval of debris at Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan begins
The debris continues to emit strong radiation that can kill people within minutes if they come close to it, requiring the operation to be done remotely.
Israel makes new Gaza truce proposal
A senior Hamas official told AFP yesterday that the Palestinian movement will "most likely" respond to the ceasefire proposal it received through mediators within 48 hours.