Indonesia passed a change to legislation in March that allows the military a bigger role in government, a move that has raised fears among rights groups of a return to authoritarianism. Yudhayana said ...
Military’s Growing Role: From Battlefield to Farmlands in Indonesia
Indonesia deploys 100 army battalions to aid agriculture and health projects under President Prabowo Subianto's initiative, highlighting military's expanding role in civilian affairs. Concerns rise ...
Thailand’s central bank cuts rates to lowest in two years to support growth
BANGKOK] Thailand’s central bank lowered its policy rate by a quarter point on Wednesday (Aug 13), its fourth cut in 10 months, to support a sluggish economy grappling with falling prices, the impact ...
Vietnam wants to be the next Asian tiger and it’s overhauling its economy to make it happen
The Communist Party calls it a “new era,” with reforms focused on tech, green energy, infrastructure, and unleashing private-sector growth.
Vietnam ranks 3rd globally in electric motorbike sales
Vietnam ranked third globally in electric motorbike sales in the first half of 2025 behind only China and India at 209,000 units, latest data shows.
HONOR Philippines sets global benchmark, celebrates 3 years of phenomenal growth at HONOR SEA & Middle East Summit
From local triumph to global inspiration. The global leading technology brand, recognized for its remarkable performance, held its event last August 10-12 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City.
Groundbreaking ceremony held for Infinivan’s cable landing station in northern Philippines
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for a cable landing station in northern Philippines operated by Infinivan, a Filipino subsidiary of Japanese telco IPS. The CLS is located in Baler, Aurora Province.
Japan’s wholesale inflation slows for 4th month in July
Japan's annual wholesale inflation slowed for the fourth straight month in July, data showed on Wednesday, underscoring the central bank's view that upward price pressure from raw material costs will ...
Japan starts anti-dumping probe into Chinese and South Korean steel goods
The investigation will probe flows of hot-dipped galvanized coil, sheet and strip, the trade and finance ministries said.
McDonald’s Japan’s Pokemon card Happy Meals promotion comes to an unhappy end
TOKYO — Fast-food chain McDonald’s Japan has canceled a Happy Meal campaign that came with coveted Pokemon cards, apologizing after resellers rushed to buy the meals and then discarded the food, ...