Fear now shapes journalism in Bangladesh: The Daily Star editor Mahfuz Anam tells Al Jazeera
Intimidation, politicisation and online abuse undermine independent journalism, he says.
Young Koreans show renewed interest in marriage: survey
The change appears to be driven by evolving perceptions. Marriage is now more widely seen as a result of personal affection rather than social obligation, while concerns that…
Singapore to set up national space agency on April 1 to develop and run space capabilities
The Government has invested over $200 million in space R&D and aims to expand international partnerships and legislation for space safety.
Women election candidates in Nepal face abuse and vitriol
The few women politicians who were given tickets to contest direct elections are dealing with scrutiny over their bodies and identities.
Over 1.2 million Malaysians still living in poverty: Minister
Currently, Malaysia's population is estimated at 34.3 million as of November 2025, according to the Statistics Department.
Over 7,000 cannabis shops in Thailand close due to stricter regulations and new law
This comes after stricter laws made it harder for businesses to comply, leading to significant financial losses for operators in the country.
Nepotism claims, gold mine expropriation: Why investors are dumping Indonesia stocks
The country faces financial turmoil due to fiscal concerns, nepotism, and state intervention, sparking a stock sell-off and rupiah depreciation to a historic low.
ASEAN must remain united to preserve regional peace: Singapore FM
The ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat in Cebu, Philippines, highlighted ASEAN’s efforts to balance security concerns with economic priorities, as the bloc seeks to remain…
EU-India trade deal: Bangladeshi exporters to face tougher days
After it takes effect, the EU’s tariff on Indian apparel products will drop to zero from the existing 12 percent, potentially eroding a long-standing advantage enjoyed by Dhaka.
Vietnam, European Union upgrade ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
The two sides committed to strengthening political trust through enhanced high-level exchanges, more effective use of existing cooperation mechanisms, the development of new…