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Around Asia

Thai PM issues public apology over leaked conversation

She assured the public that her government remains united with the armed forces to defend Thailand

4d ago

Timor-Leste’s battle to belong in Asean

The former Portuguese colony will become Asean’s 11th member in October 2025

5d ago

As Iran-Israel hostilities mount, foreigners left scrambling to get out of harm’s way

Mountaineer Falguni Dey’s solo expedition to Asia’s highest volcanic summit, Mount Damavand, in Iran has turned into a battle for survival, as the 40-year-old tries to find a way to leave the country now battered by Israel’s missile strikes..A blizzard had forced him to descend from the su

5d ago

Furry pals: Therapy animals play growing role in mental health care across China

Although animal-assisted therapy is still relatively uncommon in China, it has been gaining recognition in recent years

5d ago

Indonesia to push DNA screening for cervical cancer nationwide

The new plan would combine the IVA and DNA testing, which is deemed more accurate and effective in detecting and preventing the disease

6d ago

70,000 rice-related businesses in Japan to be surveyed

The Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry’s aim is to determine the causes of rice shortages and price hikes

6d ago

Don’t let them silence you, says Pakistani First Lady on social media influencer Sana Yousaf murder

Inspector General Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi said the suspect was arrested from Faisalabad within 20 hours of the incident

1w ago

Murder of teenage TikTok star exposes the rot in Pakistani society

The teenager, who had recently celebrated her birthday, was gunned down in front of her mother and aunt by an unidentified man who fled the scene, according to an FIR.

2w ago

More than a vote: What June 3 election means to South Koreans

As South Korea heads to the polls for an earlier-than-expected presidential election on June 3, the nation stands at a political crossroads

3w ago

Malaysia leads medical tourism charge

From the Maldives to mainland China, foreigners are drawn to the world-class healthcare offered by private hospitals in the country, says Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia president Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh.

3w ago

Satellites help Japanese farmers herd cattle, determine fertiliser usage; help post-disaster efforts

High-res satellite images now aid dairy farm management and post-disaster recovery efforts

3w ago

Implants could help treat eye condition which causes vision loss

It is inserted into the eye via a simple procedure and requires just two refills a year

3w ago

Has baby bust bottomed out? South Korea sees 7% rebound in births in Q1

For the first time in years, South Korea is seeing signs of a turnaround in its record-low birth rate.

3w ago

Nepal eyes tourism, economic boost with new digital nomad visa policy

A digital nomad is an individual who travels while working remotely, typically using the internet to perform their jobs.

3w ago

In macabre Manila street scene, woman crawls out of storm drain

As she made her way out of the drain, her head turned to the man taking her photos

3w ago

Philippine president rejects Duterte camp’s conditions for reconciliation

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Tuesday rejected any conditions that the camp of detained former President Rodrigo Duterte has laid down before they consider Marcos’ call for reconciliation

3w ago

ASEAN-GCC-China: It’s time to turn vision into reality, says Malaysia PM Anwar

Now that Asean, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and China have done the diplomatic heavy lifting, it is time for businesses to turn vision into reality, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

3w ago

All 10 Asean nations sign Kuala Lumpur declaration on 'Our Shared Future'

This marks a significant milestone in the bloc's ongoing journey of regional integration.

4w ago