Kishida bomb suspect confronted lawmaker to change election law
In his lawsuit, suspect Ryuji Kimura criticised the election system as well as Kishida’s decision to hold the state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
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Yoon honours freedom fighters, vows to protect freedoms
The institution is facing growing challenges such as “disinformation and fake news”, President Yoon said, adding, "autocracy is a fake democracy”.
Korean ‘villas’ are not what you expect
Ultra-luxurious villas in upscale neighbourhoods exist, but Koreans generally think of villa homes as less valuable than apartments.
Bomb thrown at Japan PM could have been fatal at lower trajectory
A cylindrical object was thrown at Kishida just before his speech in Wakayama City on April 15, while another was found at the scene.
Overseas Filipino workers in Taiwan safe; situation in self-ruled island ‘very normal’
This comes despite the Chinese Ambassador's indication that the welfare of 150,000 OFWs might be jeopardised if Manila does not “unequivocally oppose” Taiwan’s independence.
Overseas study likely to regain popularity in China
Many Chinese students, who found it unsafe to go to study abroad in the past three years, are now reconsidering their decision.
Jokowi urges public to get vaccinated ahead of Idul Fitri
This comes at a time when the nation prepares for the biggest wave of mudik travelers since the start of the pandemic.
Dhaka experiences ‘hottest day in 58 years’
The highest temperature recorded in the capital was 40.4 degrees Celsius, the highest since 1965, a meteorological assistant said.
Why is Singapore a magnet for Chinese billionaires?
Strong bilateral ties among others make the city state a strong contender for wealthy Chinese family offices looking to set up shop outside China.
Most Jakarta journalists remain underpaid: Survey
Some journalists receive a mere Rp 2 million per month, an amount that is even below the calculated cost to just cover food.