Apec, ganja, World Cup football and the weakness of Thai planning
“Somehow, challenges and surprises seem to occur in our society more often than in other places. Why is that so?”, the author writes.
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Asia’s largest art extravaganza kicks off
An amalgamation of creative art forms, the 19th Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh has brought together 114 countries and 493 artists under one roof at the heart of the capital.
Self-exiled former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif will return to Pakistan in Jan
Nawaz Sharif will allocate tickets to the candidates for the next general elections. Polls are likely to be held in the country in 2023.
Anthem blunders raise national security concerns
Organisers repeatedly playing the incorrect tune instead of the national anthem during Hong Kong’s participation in international sports tournaments have raised eyebrows.
Bomb dropped at Myanmar monastery using drone
The explosion damaged a sheet of zinc plate on the roof of a religious hall at the monastery, the information team said.
Harris, Sitharaman among Forbes’ 100 most powerful women
While Harris is ranked third, Sitharaman is at number 36 on the list that highlighted “innovators and instigators” who are leading to redefine traditional power structures.
HK to bolster role as global risk management hub
Hong Kong will integrate the city’s insurance sector with national development, riding on the country’s “dual circulation” strategy.
British artist creates pebbled portrait as tribute on King Rama IX’s birthday
Justin Bateman, 46, said this was the second year he had created "land art" in Chiang Mai by arranging multi-coloured pebbles into a portrait of King Rama IX.
Hanoi Ao Dai festival: Dress to impress
The festival is expected to promote and honour the Vietnamese traditional dress as a product of unique and effective forms of tourism.
Malaysian fugitive businessman Jho Low to be extradited to China from Thailand
Although Malaysian police had requested Teow’s repatriation, the police chief said there was no arrest warrant issued against Teow in the country.