Around Asia

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

Cutting-edge tracking technology boosts sea turtle conservation in Guangdong

A total of 200 sea turtles, including 100 acclimated to wild conditions, have recently been released into the ocean

4w ago

What are robot chefs cooking up for South Korea’s struggling school kitchens?

At first glance, the incident might seem like an overreaction to a minor workplace misunderstanding.

4w ago

Visit visa scandal: Nepal’s minister defends himself as calls grow for his resignation

The visit visa scam has stirred up mainstream and social media as the roles of home minister Lekhak and his private secretariat come under increasing scrutiny.

4w ago

‘Work from Hague’? Detained ex-Filipino leader Rodrigo Duterte wins mayor’s race, but can he govern?

One thing is clear for now: Vice-mayor-elect Sebastian Duterte will serve as acting mayor in his father’s absence, under provisions of the local government code

1m ago

South Korean politicians use ‘mukbang’, YouTube livestreaming to engage with voters

The culture of connecting with fans through casual livestreaming has now seeped into politics

1m ago

China doubles down on urban upgrades to buck ‘consumption downgrade’

In 2024, China started more than 60,000 urban renewal projects

1m ago

Over half of South Korea’s single parents in bottom 20% income group: study

Of single parents with jobs, just under half — 42.1% — belonged to the bottom 20 percent of income earners.

1m ago

1,200 residents evacuated from wildfire in South Korea’s Daegu

After South Korea battled the worst wildfire in its history in March, another wildfire in the southeastern city of Daegu spread fast Monday, forcing some 1,200 residents to evacuate

1m ago

North Korea formalises troop deployment, signals deeper alliance with Russia

Kremlin spokesperson says Russia will aid North Korea militarily if needed under treaty obligations

1m ago

Women bear the brunt of crumbling maternity services in Nepal’s Baglung

With birthing centres out of reach, medical equipment failing, and roads often impassable, home births remain a dangerous norm in remote villages

1m ago