Under a new law, traffic fines have risen tenfold, with the biggest tickets exceeding $2,028. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Scattered, isolated rains expected across Philippines
The shear line and the northeast monsoon, locally known as “amihan,” are expected to bring rains to parts of the country on Tuesday, January 28, according to the state weather bureau PAGASA.
Churches, Protests, and Policymaking in the Philippines
The varying influence of religious groups on Philippine politics was on display this month, potentially impacting the work of Congress and even the results of the midterm national and local elections scheduled for May.
Japan government nominates Waseda professor Koeda as new BOJ board member
By Makiko Yamazaki, Yoshifumi Takemoto and Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -The Japanese government on Tuesday nominated Waseda University political science and economics professor Junko Koeda to join ...
Japan chip stocks extend losses as DeepSeek worries fuel Wall Street tech rout
Japan's chip-related shares extended declines for a second day after DeepSeek triggered concerns over competitiveness in the artificial intelligence sector.
Trains canceled across Bangladesh as rail union goes on strike
Trains were canceled across Bangladesh on Tuesday as railway staff went on strike for higher pensions and other benefits, affecting tens of thousands of passengers and freight transport.
Bangladesh Railway refunds advance tickets amid service suspension
Bangladesh Railway has started refunding advance ticket prices to passengers as train services remain suspended across the country since midnight on Tuesday. The disruption is a result of ongoing ...
Anjan Dutt calls for resolving ‘Bangladesh issue’ to boost Kolkata-Dhaka film ties
Known for his long-standing opposition to political interference in the arts, Dutt reiterated his belief that art serves as a unifying force where politics often creates divisions.
Bangladesh’s Fragile Path to Reform: A Post-Hasina Era Challenge
In the wake of mass protests ousting Sheikh Hasina's regime, Bangladesh faces pressing needs for systemic reform. Human Rights Watch's report calls for the interim government to implement structural ...
Indonesia welcomes the Year of the Snake with dragon puppets and drum displays
From narrow side streets to packed malls, the traditional music and dance of dragon puppet performances have filled Indonesia’s bustling capital of Jakarta to usher in the Lunar New Year.