AI, EVs and aging grids: South Korean grid powerhouses aim to electrify US
Korean cable- and transformer-makers seize AI-driven boom amid US grid overhaul.
Laos’ Golden Triangle special economic zone tries to clean up its act, as Thailand gets tough
The move appears to be a response to crackdown on call-centre gangs on Myanmar border.
Bangladesh Foreign Adviser Touhid, India EAM Jaishankar for working on bilateral challenges
Border-related issues to be discussed, resolved during talks in New Delhi.
Indonesians consider fleeing country as frustration with government grows
Many have expressed frustration over massive state budget cuts to key sectors, decreased purchasing power, and a lack of access to crucial commodities such as subsidised motor…
Far-right extremism: No longer a threat far away from Singapore
Singapore's Internal Security Department recommended that parents take an interest in the content of the video games that their children are playing, and look out for symbols and…
Trump 2.0 codifies ‘complete denuclearisation’ of North Korea amid fears of US policy shift
The Trump administration has also committed to the preservation of sanctions and pressure to that end in a joint statement with South Korea and Japan, assuaging Seoul’s mounting…
Meeting held to discuss security along Thai-Myanmar border
The visit aimed to assess border issues while addressing the growing challenge of call centre scam syndicates, which have caused significant financial damage domestically and…
U.S. tariffs on imported cars could affect entire Japanese economy
Toyota sold about 10.15 million vehicles worldwide last year. About 2.33 million vehicles, or over 20%, were sold in the United States, including about 530,000 exported from Japan.
Involuntarily celibate: Inside the minds of ‘incels’ who blame women and society
While “incel” has evolved into an online insult aimed at those seen as sexually inept or misogynistic, its roots lie in niche internet communities with links to violent…
Study underway to ban children under 16 from accessing social networks, says Mongolia education minister
The group, led by Minister’s Advisor D.Gantulga, will study similar laws implemented in other countries, particularly focusing on Australia’s recent legislation.