Why Myanmar’s Rohingya repatriation plan rings hollow
The declaration seems more like a political gesture to ease international pressure than a sincere effort to correct past wrongdoings.
Beijing can curb imports of US films and chicken if US hikes tariffs, say influential Chinese bloggers
This comes after US President Donald Trump threatened on April 7 to slap an additional 50 percent tariff on Chinese imports if Beijing does not withdraw its tit-for-tat…
US tariff impositions: Thorn in the side or blessing in disguise?
Although not entirely disheartening, the tariff makes it clear that Bangladesh must act fast to reduce the bilateral trade deficit. Enhancing efficiencies could help regain…
China keen to set up Special Economic Zone in Bangladesh’s Mongla port
Ashik Chowdhury, BIDA executive chairman, pointed to Mongla's location near the seaport, referring to it as a gateway for maritime and export-linked industries.
Thailand’s Entertainment Complex Bill deliberation postponed amid crises
At the Government House in Bangkok on Tuesday, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said there are many critical issues that Thailand is facing, including the earthquake and…
The death of 4-year-old Singaporean Megan Khung: Timeline of abuse, intervention and social services
Following the tragedy, the Ministry of Social and Family Development updated its reporting protocols for pre-schools in 2021.
Climbers race for Everest permits before fees go up
Over 120 individuals have secured permits as of Tuesday, and operators expect the number to top 500 this spring.
Boycotts or backlash? The fine line between protest and vandalism
Boycotts can work — but only when targeted, sustained, and grounded in economic analysis. Marches can matter — but only when they elevate the cause, not undermine it.
Ryoko Hirosue, famous Japanese actor, arrested for injuring nurse
According to a Kakegawa police station official, the nurse followed the suspect, Hirosue, who was walking around the hospital while waiting for treatment, whereupon the actress…
Leech removed from 3-year-old girl’s nostril in Thailand’s Chiang Mai
The hospital shared the case—concerning a young girl from Om Koi district—as a warning to parents to be cautious when allowing their children to play in natural water sources,…