Vietnam's domestic pickleball players will now earn globally recognised DUPR ratings for performances at the domestic tournaments, marking another milestone in the country's rise as an international ...
How a Vietnam island-hopping tour ended in tragedy for 15 Indians
Vietnam Boat Accident: The speedboat overturned about 400 metres off Hon May Rut Ngoai, near Phu Quoc Island, while it was carrying tourists from Hon May Rut Islet to An Thoi Port, according to ...
Live updates: U.S. and Iran to continue talks after tensions escalated over Strait of Hormuz
Efforts are underway to rekindle U.S.-Iran diplomacy after the most intense exchange of attacks since the ceasefire took effect.
Vietnam to top tourism growth in Asia-Pacific in 2027
Vietnam is projected to post the fastest tourism growth in the Asia-Pacific region in 2027, with foreign arrivals expected to jump by 31.2% to 27.8 million, according to the Pacific Asia Travel ...
Vietnam’s industrial parks must evolve to attract global tech giants
Experts at the Vietnam Industrial Park Summit 2026 called for a fundamental overhaul of the country's industrial park model to support long-term industrial growth.
Bangladesh highlights climate resilience, innovation at UN sustainable forum
Bangladesh has highlighted climate resilience, water security, innovation-driven industrialisation and skills development as key priorities for achieving ...
Indian diplomat objects to ‘incorrect’ map of India in Bangladesh
An Indian diplomat in Dhaka objected to an incorrect depiction of Jammu and Kashmir, reaffirming it as an integral and inalienable part of India during a regional seminar.
Indonesia’s anti-graft prosecutor quits after police seize gold and cash
Police seized 74kg of gold bars and $20m cash in various currencies.
At Indonesia’s sharia frontier, 21 lashes for a TikTok kiss ‘is our right’
Caning in Aceh uses a thin rattan cane and is carried out over clothing while the perpetrator stands or kneels before the algojo, who wears a hooded robe to protect their anonymity. All algojo are ...
UAE real estate emerges as world’s top long-term investment hub amid resilient, data-backed growth
The UAE's real estate market has been one of the standout growth stories of recent years. Record transaction volumes, rising property values, and strong international demand have helped position the ... ( read original story ...)