Japan's famed Nara deer have been considered national treasures for decades - but some of the tourists who flock to see them leave behind a trail of potentially deadly plastic waste. Last year, one ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesian, Japan leaders call for strengthened security, business ties
Indonesian President Joko Widodo and visiting Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga called for strengthened trade, security and defence ties on Tuesday, and agreed to form a travel corridor to allow ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh garment workers pray for orders as pandemic shreds exports
Bangladesh garment factory owner Shahidullah Azim laid off 20% of his workers in the wake of the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic. Bangladesh is the world's second-largest apparel producer after ... ( read original story ...)
As Bangladesh Races Ahead, India Will Take ‘Years To Recover’ From Economic Contraction
When the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) biannual World Economic Outlook report was published last week, Shamsul Alam, a senior member of the Bangladesh Planning Commission, was busy overlooking ... ( read original story ...)
Teknaf: The most violent place in Bangladesh?
An unofficial analysis by the UNDP finds that the volume of extrajudicial killings is extraordinarily high in Teknaf ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh bowling coach Daniel Vettori tips Nayeem Hasan for ‘big future’ as allrounder across formats
Bangladesh's spin-bowling coach Daniel Vettori foresees a bright future for the spin trio of Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan, being especially impressed with young offspinner Nayeem ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Virus violations blamed for Pakistan death rise
A Cabinet minister says Pakistan has witnessed a 140% increase in fatalities from COVID-19 in recent weeks due to widespread violations of social distancing rules. Asad Umar, ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands Join Protest Against Indonesia Jobs Law
Several thousand students and workers protested in Indonesia's capital Jakarta on Tuesday against President Joko Widodo's new jobs law, the latest in a series of rallies opposing legislation that the ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Rebuffs US Request to Host Spy Planes: Report
The Trump administration’s aborted move highlights the wide gap separating American perceptions from Southeast Asian realities. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s toll roads programme calls for 2,700km of routes
Indonesia’s toll roads programme calls for the development of 2,700km of routes in the 2020-2024 time period. The Indonesian Government will prioritise its funding for the major traffic corridors, ... ( read original story ...)