The cruelty of slandering even dead people: The Japan News
There is no end of people online getting hurt by others’ malice. Heartless expressions can sometimes even cause someone to take their own life. And when there is a flood of…
429-day ordeal ends for 17 Philippine seafarers held by Yemeni rebels
The Filipinos and eight other foreign seafarers were held hostage after their cargo ship, MV Galaxy Leader, came under Houthi attack in the Red Sea on Nov. 19, 2023.
Vietnam to become Asia-Pacific region’s fastest growing economy in 2026
It could surpass major economies including Mongolia (6.1 percent), the Philippines (6 percent), Thailand (5.1 percent), and China (4 percent).
Fake truth for deniers
If left unchecked, fake truths will continue to corrode the foundations of democracy.
Worrying that Trump’s choice for Defence Secretary struggled to name ASEAN countries
It is no surprise that a top member of the Trump administration, like Hegseth, faces concerns, as there have been worries that the boss himself may not be keen on Southeast Asia.
Dhaka deserves better, and so do we
The writer says: "The July uprising brought a whiff of freedom, an air of hope, and the promise of change. But now, as the dust settles and the jubilation fades, the reality of…
In Nepal, nearly 70 percent of medical doctors fail licensing test
Of the 844 doctors who sat for the exam, only 262 passed.
China monitors situation in Afghanistan following death of Chinese national
It's reported that the Islamic State group later claimed responsibility for the attack.
Malaysian ex-PM Najib defends stepson’s movie loan
The former prime minister said Riza Aziz, whose full name is Riza Shahriz Abdul Aziz, accepted the money from Aabar Investments PJS because it was a “straightforward loan."
Mickey and Minnie in hanbok set off comment war
Some comments criticised Disneyland for "cultural appropriation."