Thai PM Paetongtarn says Cabinet list ready for royal endorsement this week
New PM confirms all nominees’ qualifications have been checked and said she is confident there will be no future concerns.
Indonesia to investigate alleged Indonesian gang causing disturbances in Japan
This comes after a series of videos depicting a group allegedly consisting of male Indonesian migrant workers went viral on various social media platforms. One video showed the…
13 dead as storm Yagi causes landslides, flooding in the Philippines
The Presidential Office also ordered the continued suspension of classes at all levels as well as work in government offices in Metro Manila and nearby provinces on Tuesday due to…
Provinces in Laos count the cost of flood damage
The worst of the rain was caused by tropical storm Prapiroon, in addition to normal monsoon rainfall. Rivers overflowed and heavy water runoff caused landslides, affecting 13…
Japan’s summer ties for highest average temperature since 1898
The Japan Meteorological Agency analysed average temperatures in 15 locations across the nation where effects from urbanization are relatively small.
Indonesia’s main airport tightens mpox surveillance
Soekarno-Hatta airport is requiring all inbound travelers to sign up with the SatuSehat electronic health pass prior to departure as part of a broader government policy to prevent…
Harnessing AI for Vietnam’s economic future
Vietnam stands on the brink of a technological revolution, ready to leverage the power of artificial intelligence to redefine its economic landscape, foster innovation, boost…
Palestinian flags at Malaysia’s Independence Day celebrations stir controversy
Some people on social media pointed out how the act of raising a foreign flag is technically illegal under the National Emblems (Control of Display) Act 1949, but because…
Sex workers in Bangladesh under attack
Video of a man mercilessly beating women goes viral; rights activists condemn attacks.
Kuala Lumpur to Incheon flight turned back due to technical issue, says Malaysia Airlines
This is the fifth incident involving MAS flights being forced to turn back or be diverted in less than a month.