US, Philippines to hold security meet next month
The dialogue will be hosted by the US in Washington, with the heads of the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of National Defence to discuss matters of security in…
Vietnam aims to be leading tourist destination in Southeast Asia by 2030, welcomes 35 million foreign tourists
The plan aims to bolster the country's tourism brand and enhance its competitiveness while supporting Vietnam's overall tourism development strategy.
Malaysia to invest $222 million to upgrade Johor checkpoints to ease congestion
The Causeway is one of the world’s busiest land crossings, with more than 300,000 users daily.
Sa Kaew blanketed with dense haze as firefighters struggle to douse landfill blaze
Many hospitals and schools are located within a 10-kilometre radius of the landfill, and the PM2.5 reading as of press time was 73 micrograms per cubic metre of air (µg/m3).
Korean rescuers recall times of despair, hope in Turkey
2 Korean relief workers tell of tragedy, miracles in quake-hit site; call for intensive support to Turks in dire situation.
South Korea’s military to make menus more flexible to suit soldiers’ tastes
The new plan seeks to end the previous military policy of providing meals to around 500,000 enlisted soldiers based on standardized menus and ingredients.
Over 1,000 dead dogs found in horrific animal abuse case
The dead bodies had rotten and created a layer on the ground, on top of which more dead dogs were placed to create another layer and so on, according to Care staff who observed…
India proposes Bangladesh to jointly produce defence equipment
The Indian high commissioner identified defence industry cooperation between India and Bangladesh as an emerging focus area of their partnership.
Japan weighs lifting of strict controls on exports to South Korea
Tokyo is considering lifting the ban for the possible settlement of lawsuits regarding former wartime requisitioned workers from the Korean Peninsula.
Thailand’s ‘master complainer’ accuses MP of gambling in Parliament
The man said “an informant” gave him the photos and video clip that they were taken while the MP was gambling on a card game with three of his staff.