Myanmar junta condemns ‘one-sided’ Asean statement on violence
It also called on Asean to “strictly adhere to the provisions and fundamental principles of the Asean Charter, especially non-interference in the internal affairs of the member…
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UN chief heat officer says warming cities pose potential to be major killers
Ms Eleni Myrivili also said finding the finance for nature-based solutions and adaptation plans for cities was a major roadblock to progress.
Foreign firms speeding up growth plans in Singapore and Asean: HSBC survey
Foreign businesses also expect sales in the region to grow by 23.2 per cent over the next 12 months, compared with 20.1 per cent in last year’s survey.
Foxconn founder Terry Gou cuts final ties with company for presidential run
Mr Gou made his fortune turning Foxconn into the world’s largest contract producer of electronics, but has not held a managerial role since he stepped down in 2019 for a failed…
We’ve never seen anything like that: Woman behind TikTok video on lost and found corner in coffee shop
The owner of Mei De Coffeeshop said the corner is an act of community service, and that the items featured in the TikTok video have been unclaimed for a couple of months.
Thailand to hold security talks with US, PM Srettha says as he skips Asean meet
Mr Srettha said that his first overseas trip will be to attend the UN General Assembly from the third week of September.
South Korean influencer catches attention with reality-bending, freakish selfies
Her Instagram page has been flooded with sarcastic and saucy comments, with many wondering if the images are artificially generated.
Shanghai-based Japanese restaurant under fire for offering ‘anti-radiation’ meals
The meal that was featured on online platform Dianping included items such as tomatoes, edamame, tofu and spinach.
New railway line brings Chinese travellers to ancient Laos town
The 1,000km Laos-China Railway, built under China’s Belt and Road Initiative, connects the south-western Chinese city of Kunming to the Laotian capital of Vientiane.
Online gambling kingpin has links throughout South-east Asia
The 41-year-old has also been linked to a vast network of companies worldwide, which were used to launder the billions he made since starting out as a small-time businessman in…