Property Tycoon Bids to Emerge From Turmoil as Thailand’s Leader
Srettha Thavisin, a former property tycoon and a political newcomer, is set to take a shot at becoming
2023-08-21 06:25
Singapore Beefs Up Retirement, Public Housing Plan Amid Scandals
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he will help citizens cope with retirement and homeownership, seeking to
2023-08-20 22:59
Miyu Pranoto: Dance prodigy, 9, blazes trail for girls
Miyu is shattering conventions as she breakdances her way to fame.
2023-08-20 07:49
Vietnam War: The pastor who survived 17 years in forgotten jungle army
In 1975, Y Hin Nie fled the Vietnamese army into the jungle. He didn't emerge until 1992.
2023-08-20 07:17
All Eyes on Fed Chief Powell in Jackson Hole: Eco Week Ahead
It’s late August, which means we’re headed to Jackson Hole for the Kansas City Fed’s annual symposium, attended
2023-08-20 04:23
Islamists Backed by Young Voters Gain Clout in Southeast Asia
Political leaders in Southeast Asia‘s biggest Muslim-majority nations got a reminder from Malaysia last week that the battle
2023-08-19 06:26
EU Criticizes China for Eroding Rule of Law, Autonomy in Hong Kong
The European Union warned that China’s actions in Hong Kong and Macao are eroding the autonomy of those
2023-08-18 21:15
Pura Luka Vega: Philippine drag queen for dressing as Jesus
Christian groups are suing the artist, who's been labelled 'persona non grata' in their own city.
2023-08-18 17:52
India Braces for More Rain After Floods, Lightening Kill 2,000
Some regions of India are bracing for more torrential rain, raising the risk of further causalities after natural
2023-08-18 17:25
Hong Kong Finance ‘Czar’ Yam Is Frontrunner as Next HKEX Chair
Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s founding chief executive, Joseph Yam, has emerged as the leading candidate to become the
2023-08-18 16:51
Ukraine Recap: Moscow Briefly Shuts Air Space After Drone Attack
All four Moscow-area airports were briefly closed early Friday and planes diverted as air defense repelled a drone,
2023-08-18 15:26
Malaysia’s Growth Misses Estimates Amid El Niño, Export Woes
Malaysia’s economic growth missed expectations in the second quarter of the year, expanding at the slowest pace in
2023-08-18 12:56