‘Free Restroom’ scheme piloted on Hanoi’s food streets
An initiative to provide free to use toilets for pedestrians and tourists is being piloted on the food streets of Truc Bach Ward in Hanoi’s Ba Dinh district.
National affairs
South Korea’s National Assembly passes bill for first hike in pension payments in 28 years
The scheme with US$830.8 billion as of the end of 2024 has served as the backbone of the state-led post-retirement welfare system. However, the government projected the fund to be…
Some flights to Bali cancelled as Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano erupts
Thursday night's large eruption of the volcano in East Nusa Tenggara province followed dozens of smaller ones since March 13, the national geological agency said in a statement.
State Palace says it has ‘no information’ on Philippine ex-President Duterte seeking China asylum
According to reports on Thursday, Mr. Duterte allegedly sought — and was denied — asylum in China before he was arrested on March 11 under a warrant issued by the…
The military strikes back: The Jakarta Post
With a former Army general in the highest office, the country will likely experience a bolder, brasher military in the years to come.
Bureaucratic inertia must be fixed urgently: The Daily Star
Report indicates prevailing sense of stagnation within the administration.
Why US spy chief Tulsi Gabbard’s statements on Bangladesh matter
As the chief of US national intelligence, her words carry significant weight, making it imperative that they be backed by credible evidence and diplomatic prudence.
Philippine ex-President Duterte’s double trial
As the trial unfolds, we should expect more fake news and acts of harassment coming from Mr. Duterte forces.
Fatigue, tension mount as suspended South Korean President Yoon’s impeachment case drags on
As of Thursday afternoon, the court is yet to announce Mr. Yoon's verdict date, more than three weeks since the court’s eight justices began closed-door deliberations on the…
Senators hail move to make Malaysian Parliament a fully independent body
Several Senate members believe this move will enhance the separation of powers between the legislative, judiciary, and executive branches in Malaysia.