Inadequate fire safety measures in Bangladesh: 3 out of 4 city markets risky
The fire service inspected 58 markets and shopping arcades last year and found nine of them to be "highly risky" and 35 "risky".
National affairs
Google asked to explain why Cambodian island marked as Vietnamese territory
The move came after social media users posed the question, as the island is labelled as Vietnamese territory in the company's popular Google Maps application.
How are guerillas in Myanmar raising their funds?
The surprising fact is that, in their efforts to raise money, the guerillas have successfully established their very own bank, an extremely rare feat in the history of guerilla…
Cambodia’s Senate election sees CPP dominate advance results
The election was contested by four contenders – the CPP, FUNCINPEC, Khmer Will Party and the Nation Power Party – vying for 58 out of the 62 Senate seats. The remaining four…
West PH Sea dispute expected to be issue in 2025 midterm polls
“Given the heightened awareness among Filipinos regarding Chinese aggression in the region, politicians may exploit patriotic sentiments for their own gain,” a Philippine…
No question of downscaling royal motorcades, says Thai PM
The PM's directive follows an incident involving an anti-monarchy group on February 4.
Govt flagged for unusual aid spending ahead of election
“Hefty social aid in the middle of an election is a peculiarity or irregularity that arouses suspicion,” UI Faculty of Economics dean Teguh Dartanto said.
Bill to kill political frogs to be tabled in Dewan Rakyat
It is hoped this will put an end to party hopping "once and for all" said Minister in the PM's Department in charge of Law and Parliament.
Phuket police under fire over crackdown on foreigners riding electric scooters
The news of police officers arresting foreign tourists riding electric scooters went viral on Monday.
Northeast India will be engine of India’s growth: PM Modi
The government is working to make Arunachal Pradesh a major gateway of East Asia, he said.