Taiwan becomes first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage
The legislation was passed on Friday.
Bangladeshis will be richer than Indians by 2030
This according to a new report by Standard Chartered bank.
Kami Rita Sherpa climbs Everest for the 23rd time
Sherpa breaks his own record and is untouched as the man who has summited Everest the most number of times.
Growing number of companies not hiring smokers in Japan
Domestic firms are taking stronger action against tobacco use, going so far as to avoid hiring smokers in some cases.
Nepal’s tea estate employees say enough is enough, begin indefinite strike
A special report by Tsering D Gurung looks at conditions for tea workers in Nepal.
37 Bangladeshis confirmed dead in Tunisia migrant boat capsize
The news was confirmed by the Bangladesh mission to Tripoli.
BTS boosts K-Pop related businesses
Buoyed by BTS, trade surplus of music-related sectors recovers to pre-2016 level.
Emperor vows to stand with the people
Naruhito made his first address to the people of Japan as emperor on Wednesday.
Thai King names general as his queen
King Maha Vajiralongkorn has named General Suthida Vajiralongkorn na Ayudhya as the Queen, the Royal Gazette announced on Wednesday.