Thailand Targets Tourism Boost with Longer Stays for Visitors, Students, and Digital Nomads

BANGKOK – In an effort to invigorate its pivotal tourism sector amid economic challenges, Thailand’s government…

Philippine Authorities Report 7 Dead After Storm Ewiniar

MANILA – At least seven people have died due to tropical storm Ewiniar, which struck the…

Malaysia to Enforce Vehicle Entry Permit for Foreign Cars Entering JB from Singapore Starting Oct 1

KUALA LUMPUR – Beginning October 1, 2024, all foreign-registered vehicles entering Malaysia from Singapore by land…

Taiwan President Thanks Pilots Who Scrambled Against China Drills

HUALIEN – Taiwan President Lai Ching-te expressed his gratitude to fighter pilots who responded to Chinese…

Johor Customs Seizes 135 Tonnes of Undeclared Frozen Meat Worth Over $603k

JOHOR BAHRU – The Johor Customs Department has seized a total of 135 tonnes of undeclared…

China Defies Global Copper Squeeze with Near-Record Production

BEIJING – While the global copper market contends with fears of a shortage, driving prices to…

China’s Premier to Hold Rare Summit with U.S.-Allied South Korea, Japan

SEOUL – In a significant diplomatic move, leaders from China, Japan, and South Korea will convene…

E-Bike Catches Fire Outside Bedok South Flat, Prompting Evacuation of 50 Residents

SINGAPORE – An electric bicycle ignited in flames on the fifth floor of a Housing Board…

Thousands Flee as Cyclone Remal Barrels Towards Bangladesh

PATUAKHALI, Bangladesh – Tens of thousands of residents in coastal Bangladesh evacuated their villages on May…

Tragic Blaze Claims Lives of Newborns at Delhi Children’s Hospital

In a devastating incident, at least six newborns lost their lives when a fire erupted at…

Philippines Denounces China’s Coast Guard Rules as Provocation

MANILA – Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro criticized China’s newly issued rules governing its Coast Guard…

Scorching Heatwave in India’s Rajasthan Claims Nine Lives

NEW DELHI – A severe heatwave has claimed the lives of at least nine people in…