On Everest, drones are saving lives, not ‘stealing’ jobs
From carrying oxygen cylinders and expedition supplies to hauling human waste and garbage off the mountain, drones are transforming Everest logistics. Sherpas see the technology…
100 days of Bangladesh’s new government: Few gains to show on law and order
Murders rose in Mar-Apr 2026 compared with same period in 2024, 2025, as per early Police Headquarters data.
How did Nepali and Bhutanese communities get involved in a Medicaid scandal in the US?
Prosecutors will ultimately determine the scale of the fraud and who exactly is responsible. That process is only beginning.
No heirs, no buyers: Korea’s SME succession dilemma
Woori Bank warns ageing founders need years of planning, as more SMEs struggle to find successors.
The future of tourism: How innovation and digital marketing is changing the industry in Bhutan
For decades, a significant portion of tourism revenue—often between 40% and 60%—was captured by foreign agents. While Bhutan remained the destination, much of the economic…
Thailand’s AI moment: ambition, agents, and a skills deficit
A significant skills deficit is the primary obstacle to AI progress in Thailand, with 51% of organisations citing a shortage of qualified professionals as their main challenge,…
Hijab-switching researcher scandal puts Indonesian academia under scrutiny
At the conference, held from May 17 to 21, Wa Ode Dwi Daningrat observed the researcher, later identified as Prihantini, changing her hijab and switching name tags in an apparent…
Deforestation in Philippines worst where governance is weak: data analyst
Public uproar over the trees cut along a Metro Manila avenue last week reflected more than a concern over the loss of mature trees. It highlighted a broader unease that…
Yes to grasshoppers, no to ants: How does Korea decide which bugs can be grub?
The answer lies in a regulatory system that requires years of safety reviews before a species can be recognized as a food ingredient, even if it has long been consumed safely in…
In South Korea, even tteokbokki can carry political meaning
Even innocent gestures can attract scrutiny.