A million Chinese expected in Malaysia in 2023 as China reopens
Industry experts said the current frequency of flights between Malaysia and China is still low, at only 40 per cent of its pre-pandemic frequency in December.
China to stop releasing tally of asymptomatic cases
Currently only workers in key sectors are being tested for the virus as an adjusted measure.
First nature film festival takes place in Vietnam
The festival will be showing 17 feature films, documentaries, and short films with subtitles in Vietnamese.
Cambodia-Sri Lanka tourism deal welcomed by industry experts
Currently, visitors from the South Asian country must transit in Thailand, Malaysia or Singapore before continuing on to Cambodia.
War in Ukraine risks disrupting Asia’s decarbonization efforts
The Russia-Ukraine war is a wake-up call, not only for Europe, but also for all countries needing secure energy sources.
Traditional Indonesian crackers to cost more as inflation continues to bite
Jakarta, like many cities across Indonesia, has seen price hikes in a raft of staple foods this year due to various external factors.
‘Seoul has full potential to become Asia’s next financial center’: Deputy mayor
A major step toward becoming a leading financial center would require easing regulations and improving tax benefits for businesses, according to Hwang Bo-youn.
Pakistan PM Imran summons freshly restored cabinet’s session on Friday, to also address the nation
The decision came after the cabinet was revived through the Supreme Court's verdict that set aside the deputy speaker's ruling to dismiss the no-trust resolution against the prime…
China’s ‘cooling-off’ period credited for drop in divorces
The number of divorces registered in 2021, about 2.14 million pairs, dropped by around 43 percent from the previous year in China.
28 Metro Manila schools to reopen for in-person classes
Only vaccinated teachers and school personnel are allowed to participate in the conduct of classes.