Around Asia
‘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
14 May 2025, 06:36 AM
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
9 May 2025, 11:46 AM
China doubles down on urban upgrades to buck ‘consumption downgrade’
In 2024, China started more than 60,000 urban renewal projects
9 May 2025, 10:22 AM
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.
30 April 2025, 06:47 AM
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
29 April 2025, 05:35 AM
North Korea formalises troop deployment, signals deeper alliance with Russia
Kremlin spokesperson says Russia will aid North Korea militarily if needed under treaty obligations
29 April 2025, 05:14 AM
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
29 April 2025, 03:46 AM
China maps out steps to tackle global woes
However, the foundation for the country's sustained economic recovery needs to be further consolidated.
28 April 2025, 09:42 AM
Pakistan PM welcomes Iran’s willingness to help ease Pak-India tensions
The prime minister repeated that Pakistan is ready to “participate in a transparent and unbiased investigation into the terrorist attack”
28 April 2025, 06:50 AM
South Korean ex-presidents Moon, Yoon likely to stand criminal trial simultaneously
These will be the first simultaneous criminal trials of two former presidents in 29 years.
28 April 2025, 05:49 AM
Vietnam’s solar exports hit with US duties of up to 542.6%
As high as 3,403.9% for Cambodia, 799.5%for Thailand, 542.6% for Vietnam, and 168.8% for Malaysia
23 April 2025, 09:08 AM
Epidemic situation in China stable, but vigilance urged
China’s overall epidemic situation ahead of the five-day May Day holiday starting on May 1 is stable and under control.
23 April 2025, 07:18 AM
Indonesia in the spotlight as military rivalry of major powers heats up
As China and the US vie for influence in South-east Asia amid tariff tensions, Indonesia has emerged as a central battleground in a high-stakes strategic contest.
23 April 2025, 06:23 AM
Thailand leads Bhutan’s agro-export markets beyond India and Bangladesh
Thailand emerged as Bhutan's one of the top agricultural export destinations, importing goods worth Nu 83.21 million last year.
23 April 2025, 05:36 AM
Meta, TikTok back Indonesia’s push for child online safety
Signed by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on March 28, the government regulation on child protection for electronic system providers mandates platforms to implement more stringent age verification processes
22 April 2025, 10:30 AM
ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand’s upgraded free trade area deal enters into force
The agreement is seen to enhance business opportunities across a free trade area of over 703 million people, with a combined gross domestic product of more than US$5.6 trillion (S$7.3 trillion)
22 April 2025, 10:25 AM
Chinese President Xi’s three-nation Southeast Asian tour hailed for fruitful results
China and the three neighboring countries of Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia reached consensuses in a wide range of areas including politics and economic cooperation, as evidenced by the signing of a total of more than 100 cooperation documents
21 April 2025, 10:10 AM
Myanmar quake has left 3,735 dead, 5,108 injured, 120 missing to date
On March 28, a very strong earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck about 20 kilometres northeast of Mandalay.
21 April 2025, 06:58 AM
Tariff wars spark panic buying of K-beauty products in the US
The US is the second-largest destination for South Korean beauty products after China.
21 April 2025, 05:42 AM
Earthquake: Chinese executive arrested over Bangkok building collapse
Preliminary findings revealed that three Thai nationals were used as proxy shareholders violating Thailand’s Foreign Business Act
21 April 2025, 05:15 AM