From garbage dump to throne: Meet Anna, Thailand’s most beautiful woman
A Channel 8 actress, who was once called “Miss Garbage” because her parents were garbage collectors, was crowned Miss Thailand Universe 2022 on Saturday night.
Faulty undersea cable slows internet speed in Vietnam again
The fault with the Asia Pacific Gateway undersea cable was detected on July 26. It is unclear how long it will take for the cable to be fixed.
‘K-pop dance covers are democratizing dance education’: Expert
Being a trained dancer herself, associate professor Chuyun Oh said the inspiration for her book came after meeting young dancers.
Philippine consulate warns Pinoys as hate crime victims reach 41 in US
Last week, a Filipino traveler in New York was struck by an assailant as he was walking with three other Filipinos.
Tokyo Games official may have received ¥45 million from sponsor
Haruyuki Takahashi is being investigated as the Games executive board is considered public servants and are prohibited from receiving funds or goods in connection to their duties.
China to fine ride-hailing giant Didi more than $1 billion: Reports
The fine – imposed over Didi's cybersecurity practices – would amount to more than four per cent of its $27.3 billion total revenue last year, according to a report.
Cambodia’s youth gangs fuelled by drug use: Expert
He also said the social problems caused by gangsters were linked to a lack of communication between parents and schools with local authorities.
Korea’s art market boom continues in 2022
South Korea’s art market is estimated to mark about 532.9 billion won for the first half of 2022, amounting to 58 percent of the annual art market size of 2021.
Singapore confirms another imported case of monkeypox
The patient is a 36-year-old male Indian national, who tested positive on June 7, lives in Singapore and had recently returned from the United States.
Taliban still illegitimate rulers, say Afghan women activists
Since returning to power in August, the Taliban's harsh interpretation of Sharia law has imposed severe restrictions on Afghans — particularly women.