Japanese sub docks in Philippines

The Imperial Japanese Navy is moving south. Source: Wikimedia Japan has sent a submarine to a Philippine port for the first time in 15 years...

Malaysia opens gay ‘prevention’ competition 

Malaysia is offering cash prizes of up to 4,000 ringgit (US$930) for the best videos explaining how to “prevent” homosexuality in a health ministry...

Meth crisis will only get worse

Myanmar's Shan State supplies methamphetamines to the planet and exports are due to rise as billions are channelled into improving regional infrastructure, the Brussels-based...

Myanmar military picks hard-line vice president

The burgundy-clad monks in the 2007 confusingly named “saffron” revolution. Myanmar’s next second in command, Myint Swe, was blamed for its brutal suppression. Source:...

Migrants blame slow embassy for arrests

The Malaysian authorities are arresting an increasing number of Burmese migrant workers. Source: Wikimedia Myanmar migrants in Malaysia with legal documents are being forced to...

Investors eye S’pore logistics giant

Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC has a 36.9-per-cent stake in GLP. Source: Pixabay Competition is intensifying for Global Logistic Properties (GLP), one of the world's...

Indonesia steps up boat sinkings 

On Sunday Indonesia sunk another 17 foreign vessels alleged to have been fishing in its waters as part of the archipelago’s war on illegal...

Philippines transitions to online schooling amid coronavirus

The upcoming school year in the Philippines will push through as planned but the government was still not keen on allowing face-to-face classes. The Office...

Asean group condemns Myanmar election

Charles Santiago A group of Southeast Asian political leaders claims Myanmar’s government has ensured Sunday’s general election cannot be considered inclusive or credible. The Asean Parliamentarians...

Bid to put Malaysia under state of emergency rejected

Malaysian King Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin has rejected a proposal to declare a state of emergency to combat the increasing cases of coronavirus amid strong opposition...

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Mangrove restoration can help boost ecotourism in Indonesia and delay the sinking of Jakarta.

Mangrove Restoration Could Boost Indonesia’s Tourism

Travellers in Indonesia recognise the several advantages of mangroves. The beautiful ASEAN country started replanting and conserving carbon-rich coastal areas, once destroyed by human...
Singapore Airlines is offering free unlimited WiFi to its passengers as long as they are registered members of KrisFlyer rewards programme.

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The advent of technology maximises its potential in every way, anywhere, and at any time. Singapore Airlines takes advantage of it and offers passengers...
The Philippines and Thailand are experiencing a downturn in smartphone shipments due to macroeconomic pressure.

Philippines, Thailand Experience Decline in Smartphone Shipments

More than four years have passed since the pandemic struck, but most South East Asian countries are still struggling to revive its economy. Countries,...