BANGKOK] Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, scion of the kingdom’s most prominent political dynasty, faces an abrupt end to her short career freighted with a family history of power, protests ...
As Thailand-Cambodia border conflict heats up, Thai casino workers told to stay home
Amid simmering tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, Thai nationals are barred from crossing the border to work at Cambodian casinos.
Pentagon pizza theory resurfaces during Israel-Iran conflict as social media tracks orders
A theory about the Pentagon and nearby pizza restaurant's busyness is making the rounds again amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.
Japan’s TDK acquires US-based smart glasses company SoftEye, source says
Japan's TDK has acquired U.S.-based SoftEye, which makes software and hardware for smart glasses, said a person familiar with the matter, as the smartphone battery maker looks for growth drivers ...
Flights to Indonesia’s Bali resume after disruption by volcano eruption
All flights to and from the Indonesian resort island of Bali resumed on Thursday after being cancelled or delayed due to eruptions of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, officials said.
Indonesia Drops 13 Places in IMD’s Global Competitiveness Ranking
Indonesia slips 13 places to 40th in the 2025 World Competitiveness Ranking, falling behind Malaysia amid infrastructure and policy gaps.
US and MCC expect ‘constructive’ outcome on Nepal compact review
Amid confusion over whether the Millennium Challenge Nepal Compact will continue, the US Embassy in Kathmandu said it is expecting a "constructive" outcome from the ongoing review.
US and MCC expect ‘constructive’ outcome on Nepal compact review
Amid confusion over whether the Millennium Challenge Nepal Compact will continue, the US Embassy in Kathmandu said it is expecting a "constructive" outcome from the ongoing review.
MCC Nepal Compact exempted from US aid pause, implementation to continue
KATHMANDU, June 18: The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Nepal Compact will continue without interruption, following a specific exemption approved by the US Secretary of State in February 2025.
Malaysia rolls out innovation lab for climate finance solutions
Greater private sector involvement is needed to accelerate Malaysia’s climate journey. Malaysia has unveiled the Climate Finance Innovation Lab (CFIL), an initiative that aims to accelerate the ...