A Buddhist family celebrating Tihar – a Hindu festival
The desperate need for preserving one’s own culture catches people off guard when they witness an ‘outsider’ not only acknowledging their traditions but somewhat even…
Korean boys prefer working with US troops
Despite efforts by the military to introduce a better culture, young Korean men still favour the option to work with US troops stationed in the country
Smoother payments to boost Singles Day
The Nov 11 shopping gala features steep discounts and alluring promotions
Kishida vows US$10 billion for decarbonisation in Asia
Japan will build a decarbonised society by promoting shifts to clean energy, especially in Asia, he said at the U.N. climate summit in Glasgow
The accident involving nuclear submarine USS Connecticut in nearby waters
The paper says that it is not clear how many submarines and underwater drones the US has deployed in the region, but they could lead to tensions
Time for ‘middle power’ diplomacy
Philippines can clearly become a middle power in its own right, especially if we elect competent and strategically-minded leaders
Students, lecturers laud decree to fight sexual violence on campuses
The new regulation will serve as a guideline for universities in preventing and handling cases of sexual violence
Taiwan to implement points system for migrant worker entry
Migrant workers from Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines will be allowed into Taiwan as part of the first stage
Yudhoyono to be treated overseas for prostate cancer
A team of state doctors has diagnosed that the disease is still in early stages
Political foray by Thaksin’s daughter sparks talk of family return
The youngest daughter of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has taken up a post in Thailand's largest opposition party, Pheu Thai, sparking rumours of a Shinawatra family…