The German government has found no evidence that Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has done anything illegal while living there, the German Press Agency DPA said, citing a Foreign Ministry statement ... ( read original story ...)
Virus cases in Thailand and Cambodia are tied to a visit by the Hungarian foreign minister.
Mr. Szijjarto tested positive for the virus upon arrival in Thailand, which has kept its caseload low by defending its borders. The day before, he had met with Prime Minister Hun Sen of Cambodia and ... ( read original story ...)
Trump administration targets int’l network aiding Iran
The Trump administration on Tuesday targeted an international network of companies and foreign nationals with sanctions and charges for procuring sensitive goods for the Iranian military. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam rebukes Netflix, Apple, over lack of tax payments
Vietnam's information minister on Tuesday accused foreign streaming companies like Netflix and Apple of skirting their tax responsibilities, saying it would create unfair competition for domestic ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines orders thousands to evacuate ahead of Typhoon Vamco
Vamco is 21st to hit the Philippines this year, and comes with communities still trying to clean up after Typhoon Goni. ( read original story ...)
Radio journalist shot dead outside home in the Philippines
A radio journalist was shot dead outside his home on Tuesday morning by two gunmen on a motorcycle, Philippines police said, four years after the provincial broadcaster survived a similar attempt to ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines Braces for New Storm Threatening Typhoon-Hit Areas
The Philippines is preparing for a new storm that’s headed to regions already battered by Super Typhoon Goni earlier this month, carrying out evacuations on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
First batch of Polish Black Hawk helos arrive in the Philippines
The Philippines has taken delivery of the first of 16 Polish-built S-70i Black Hawk transport helicopter it has on order, with another due to arrive in the next month. ( read original story ...)
Let it go! Japan PM declares war on ink stamp ‘hanko’
Japan's new prime minister is declaring war, but there's no danger of an international conflict: the target of his ire is the humble ink stamp known as hanko. ( read original story ...)
Japan telecom firms challenge $40 billion NTT takeover bid
Japanese telecoms firms appealed Wednesday to the communications ministry over a planned $40-billion takeover of the country's biggest mobile carrier by its government-backed parent, warning it would ... ( read original story ...)