Category: ASIA

SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Health (MOH) in Singapore has updated its screen use guidelines for…

Abacus Education Gains Popularity in Nepal with Successful School-Level Program

KATHMANDU – Abacus education is gaining momentum as an effective learning method among students in Nepal,…

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Defends Easing of Najib Razak’s Prison Conditions

PETALING JAYA – Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended his decision to ease the prison conditions…

Major Fire Erupts Near Osaka’s Tsutenkaku Tower, Emergency Crews Respond

TOKYO – A large fire erupted on January 21 at a commercial building near the iconic…

Injured Bumrah and Yadav Set for Comeback as India Names Champions Trophy Squad

MUMBAI, India — Injured fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and spinner Kuldeep Yadav have been named in…

Thai Prime Minister Reassures Chinese Tourists on Security Ahead of Chinese New Year

BANGKOK — Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has vowed to bolster security for tourists in a…

South Korea’s Impeached President Yoon Faces Crucial Court Hearing Amid Martial Law Probe

SEOUL — South Korea’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, appeared in court for the first time…

Taiwan Delegation to Extend “Highest Blessings” at Trump’s Inauguration

TAOYUAN, Taiwan — A Taiwanese delegation led by parliament speaker Han Kuo-yu is set to attend…

Bollywood Star Saif Ali Khan Stabbed by Intruder at Mumbai Home

MUMBAI, India – Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, 54, is undergoing treatment for multiple stab injuries…

Sri Lanka Secures Record US$3.7 Billion Deal with Chinese Oil Giant Sinopec

COLOMBO – Sri Lanka has signed its largest-ever foreign investment deal, a US$3.7 billion agreement with…

Record 36.8 Million Tourists Visited Japan in 2024

TOKYO – Japan witnessed a record-breaking influx of tourists in 2024, with over 36.8 million arrivals,…

Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra Almost Falls for AI Phone Scam