Firearms make their way into Malaysia through sneaky tactics
Contraband, drugs and dangerous items such as firearms may be concealed to evade the suspicions of the guards at the Thai-Malaysian border.
Inside the secret torture cells of the former Awami League government of Bangladesh
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday visited three spots in Dhaka that were previously used as torture cells and secret prisons, commonly known as Aynaghar (house…
US President Trump’s tariffs and trade policies: What they mean for Thailand
As the US president’s trade policies reshape the global economy, experts urge Thailand to adapt itself and maintain competitiveness.
What we get wrong about the Taliban’s ‘gender apartheid’
Engaging with the Taliban on what is required by the international community for them to be formally recognised is perhaps the only way forward.
Lured to work in ‘scam centers,’ Filipinos pay for freedom or escape
There are still approximately 500 Filipinos trapped in scam centers in Myanmar, according to authorities.
Things to know about the 90-day campaign period of the 2025 Philippine midterm elections
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) pointed out that it will strictly enforce rules, especially against illegal election propaganda.
Work hour reform for South Korean chipmakers: R&D flexibility or worker exploitation?
Semiconductor act sparks clash over innovation and employee protection.
Will Thailand successfully end call-centre gangs after utility cuts?
In addition to cutting utilities along the Myanmar border, a Chinese delegation urged Thailand to expedite the arrest of call-centre gang leaders, and proposed the establishment…
A look into ‘DC Inside,’ the most chaotic, controversial, yet influential corner of Korea’s web
Hiding behind total anonymity, users on South Korea’s eighth most-visited site turn trolling into a sport, hate speech into culture, and chaos into influence.
Breaking the silence on sexual violence: More care and support for victims in S’pore
Victims reporting their cases now have priority queues at police stations, better emotional support during investigations, and more careful treatment in court, after new measures…