The Southeast Asian nation’s monthslong festive period is more frequently being marked by climate devastation.
Why closing Pogos won’t solve the Philippines’ China problems
The battle against corruption, crime and Chinese interference that offshore gaming operators represented is far from over, experts say.
Zelenskyy to replace Ukraine ambassador to Japan
In a diplomatic reshuffle, the outspoken and charismatic Ukrainian Ambassador to Japan, Sergiy Korsunsky, is set to be replaced.
BCB introduces national contracts for 30 more women in Bangladesh
The 18 centrally-contracted Bangladesh women will also see an increased pay for the period between October 2024 and June 2025 ...
Bangladesh’s three divisions brace for rain
Light to moderate rain has been predicted in parts of three divisions of the county by Sunday evening. The country's other areas are expected to experience predominantly dry weather with partly cloudy ...
Apple’s $1 Billion Investment May Be Fleeting Win for Indonesia
Indonesia claimed victory after Apple Inc. offered to increase its investment in the country to $1 billion to get President Prabowo Subianto’s government to lift a ban on the sale of iPhone 16s. The ...
China’s Nio says new Firefly EV to go on sale in Europe in H1 2025
China's Nio on Sunday said it would launch its new Firefly electric vehicle brand in Europe early in the first half of 2025, betting that it would help the company overcome European Union tariffs.
US carries out airstrikes against Houthis in Yemen
A missile storage site and command facilities operated by Iran-backed Houthi militants were targeted, the US says.
Malaysia agrees to resume ‘no find, no fee’ hunt for flight MH370, 10 years after plane disappeared
Malaysia’s government has agreed in principle to accept a second “no find, no fee” deal from a U.S. company to renew the hunt for flight MH370, which is believed to have crashed in the southern Indian Ocean over 10 years ago.
Malaysia Airports $4 billion takeover offer ‘reasonable’, deal adviser says
A takeover bid for Malaysia Airports Holdings by a consortium comprising the country's sovereign wealth fund and BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners was deemed as viable for shareholders by the deal's financial adviser on Friday.