In Siem Riep, a small group of women is finding economic independence by operating traditional rickshaws.
Bangladesh garment worker protests for living wage make clear price of fast fashion
It’s time for introspection and change, from the global conglomerates, rich countries that are the consumer havens for fast fashion, and customers alike.
US seizes US$500,000 in crypto from Chinese businessman linked to Asian ‘pig butchering’ scam
Money stolen from US fraud victims was traced to the account registered to Wang Yicheng, the vice-president of a Bangkok-based Chinese trade group.
Scottish decision allows illegally obtained confidential evidence to be used in court
Scotland’s Court of Session has decided that those with “clean hands” may rely in court on confidential evidence obtained illegally despite attempts to have it excluded.
My precious: New Zealand recalls ‘big advertisement’ of Lord of the Rings, 20 years on
The trilogy showcased New Zealand as a ‘creative hub that could punch well above its weight in the international arena’.
Alibaba research unit unveils AI tailored for Southeast Asia as e-commerce giant pushes large language models in fast-growth region
Damo’s new LLM for Southeast Asia signals that Chinese companies are still doubling down on the generative AI wave ushered in by OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Golden era of China-Vietnam relations is at hand, never mind the West
Vietnam has quickly become the new darling of a West seeking regional friends and allies to curb China’s rise. However, Hanoi’s China-friendly foreign policy turn shows it knows how much it needs Beijing to prosper and forge a new global order.
Singapore suspends poultry imports from parts of Japan, US, Canada, France and other countries over bird flu fears
The places include four Japanese prefectures as well as several regions in the US, Canada, France, Belgium and Germany.
Philippines arrests member of pro-Islamic State militant group over Catholic mass bombing
Four people were killed and 50 wounded in the bombing in Marawi in the southern Philippines last Sunday.
Waning immunity, increased travel fuel jump in Singapore Covid-19 cases
The health ministry said Covid-19 hospitalisations and ICU cases had shot up in recent weeks.
