Long queues for petrol stations as fuel crisis hits Laos
Petrol stations are limiting customers to a maximum 500,000 kips ($40), which buys less than 30 litres of fuel.
Society
Faulty vote counting machines: More than just a hiccup in 2022 polls
Several reports stated that many voting precincts encountered faulty machines, causing voters to camp inside school grounds or voting centers just to personally feed their ballots.
Water cuts: Over 75,000 user accounts affected in Kota Setar, Pokok Sena districts
The water supply disruption was due to a irrigation canal bund collapsing, as a result of heavy rain.
People swarm to tourist spots during long Idul Fitri holiday
The Indonesian government decided to lift the Covid-19 travel curbs for this year's festivities and extended the Idul Fitri holidays to six days.
Grief-stricken boy, 12, performs music live on FB to raise funds for dad’s funeral
“The day I don’t want to come has arrived. But Dad told me to live in the world of reality," he said.
Thailand to rope in social media influencers to help raise birth rate
The effort would be to rope in celebrities who have children to be role models and influence young people to get married.
The newest celeb to weigh in on PH politics… Cher?
Many celebrities have been using their platforms to share their view on the Philippine elections, but a mention by Cher is a complete surprise.
Marrying into Chinese-Indonesian families: Stories of interethnic relationships
Marrying into a Chinese-Indonesian family can be like being initiated into a unique cultural tradition. However, it can also lead to a relationship fraught with historical trauma.
Unlike in the past, Chinese people spoilt for choice of entertainment
Four decades of reform and opening-up has changed Chinese people's way of life, with people now having several options of entertainment
Across Asia-Pacific girls are fighting for a better tomorrow
Compared to the Asia Girls' Leadership Index 2019, the climate for girls improved in 12 countries, but declined in 4 and remained static in 3.