Nepal’s tea exports to India to ease as it softens quality inspection rules
Producers say repeated trade disruptions leave them unconvinced the latest decision will ensure smooth exports.
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Malaysia’s anti-bullying tribunal a first in the world, says minister
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the creation of the tribunal reflects the government’s resolve…
Chinese and Russian air forces carry out joint patrol
Planes from both sides flew over the Sea of Japan, East China Sea and western Pacific Ocean, demonstrating the two forces' resolve and capability to safeguard regional peace and…
Law to be amended to shield Malaysia-Singapore cross-border workers
The amendment is designed to eliminate the "no man's land" on the Johor-Singapore Causeway, where jurisdictional gaps frequently leave victims of accidents completely unprotected…
The world wants carbon credits. Nepal has them
"In the new carbon economy, the wealth is not only in what countries produce, but in what they protect, reduce and never emit," writes Samiksha Baral.
Why Seoul, United Nations Command see North Korea’s DMZ activities differently
Experts say the divide reflects Seoul's security concerns and the United Nations Command's legal interpretation.
China’s Dandong: More than a gateway
This waterway is more than just a border: it serves as a gateway to an array of experiences – from wartime memories, to trains crossing the Friendship Bridge, Chinese teachers…
How does Thailand’s tourism lead to a hidden crisis of homeless foreigners
With a visa-free policy and an affordable lifestyle, Thailand’s tourism policies are drawing millions of visitors worldwide. However, a humanitarian issue is quietly growing…
Brunei Sultan receives in audience Thai chief of defence forces
Brunei Darussalam and the Kingdom of Thailand have established diplomatic relations since 1984.
South Korea to train 500,000 ‘drone warriors’ to counter North Korea
South Korea's Defence Ministry said it plans to rapidly expand its drone and counter-drone capabilities, including by training “drone warriors” and distributing tens of…