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Elliot Wrentham

DRI Nets 8.3 kg of Gold on Indo-Bangladesh Border
Politics

DRI Nets 8.3 kg of Gold on Indo-Bangladesh Border

Elliot Wrentham

Taiwan's MOFA Responds to Vietnam Crisis While Sustaining
Economy

Taiwan's MOFA Responds to Vietnam Crisis While Sustaining

Desmond Wrenfield

Geopolitics

How geopolitical tensions tainted the 2026 Asian Games

How geopolitical tensions tainted the 2026 Asian Games

As world politics has become more divisive, international sporting contests are often turning into a stage for political contention.

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Jung Woo Lee
October 8, 2026
Thai Culture Guide - Temples, Monks, Etiquette Rules
Culture

Thai Culture Guide - Temples, Monks, Etiquette Rules

Temples in Thailand are focal points of spiritual life, featuring ornate architecture, gilded Buddha images, and communal spaces for merit-making. The most famo…

April 23, 2026
Angkor Wat Tours - Top Attractions and Visitor Tips in Cambodia
Travel

Angkor Wat Tours - Top Attractions and Visitor Tips in Cambodia

Tours of Angkor Wat reveal iconic temples, sunrise vistas, guided-route options, ticketing details, and courteous etiquette to maximize your visit in Cambodia. …

April 23, 2026
Mekong River Cruises Laos - Routes, Stops, and Travel Tips
Travel

Mekong River Cruises Laos - Routes, Stops, and Travel Tips

With mapped routes, key stops, and actionable travel tips, this guide outlines Mekong River cruises in Laos to help travelers plan informed, efficient, and cult…

March 20, 2026
Politics

Taiwan's Digital Democracy Platform Transforms Civic Engagement

Taiwan has emerged as a global pioneer in digital democracy, with innovative online platforms fundamentally transforming…

Taiwan's Digital Democracy Platform Transforms Civic Engagement
Science

Butterflies are on the move as the planet warms: new research

Conservation cannot only protect habitats where species once lived – it must include the places where they will relocate…

Shawan Chowdhury
Butterflies are on the move as the planet warms: new research
Phuket Travel Guide - Beaches, Routes, Island Access
Asia

Phuket Travel Guide - Beaches, Routes, Island Access

Phuket is Thailand's largest island and a gateway to Andaman Sea islands, offering a mix of bustling beach towns, serene coves, and easy transport links for short trips and longer stays. Patong Beach …

Cebu Restaurants Guide - Lechon, Seafood Dining Spots
Culinary

Cebu Restaurants Guide - Lechon, Seafood Dining Spots

Indonesian Batik Heritage - Techniques, Markets, and Significance
Culture

Indonesian Batik Heritage - Techniques, Markets, and Significance

Sichuan Restaurants - Authentic Spicy Dishes and Dining Recommendations
Asia

Sichuan Restaurants - Authentic Spicy Dishes and Dining Recommendations

Taiwan's Digital Democracy Platform Transforms Civic Engagement
Politics

Taiwan's Digital Democracy Platform Transforms Civic Engagement

Taiwan has emerged as a global pioneer in digital democracy, with innovative onl…

Butterflies are on the move as the planet warms: new research
Science

Butterflies are on the move as the planet warms: new research

Conservation cannot only protect habitats where species once lived – it must inc…

Phuket Travel Guide - Beaches, Routes, Island Access
Asia

Phuket Travel Guide - Beaches, Routes, Island Access

Phuket is Thailand's largest island and a gateway to Andaman Sea islands, offeri…

Cebu Restaurants Guide - Lechon, Seafood Dining Spots
Culinary

Cebu Restaurants Guide - Lechon, Seafood Dining Spots

Guide to Cebu dining begins with two signature offerings: lechon and fresh seafo…

Indonesian Batik Heritage - Techniques, Markets, and Significance
Culture

Indonesian Batik Heritage - Techniques, Markets, and Significance

Most Indonesian batik combines wax-resist dyeing, regional motifs, and centuries…

Culinary

Manila Food Markets Guide - Street Food, Dining Spots

Most visitors to Manila find the food scene intense, diverse and affordable, stretching from sweaty street stalls to pol…

Manila Food Markets Guide - Street Food, Dining Spots
Culinary

Steam, Spice and Soul: Asia's Culinary Renaissance

The aroma of star anise mingles with the sharp sizzle of garlic hitting hot oil as steam rises from bamboo baskets stack…

Steam, Spice and Soul: Asia's Culinary Renaissance

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Ella Travel Guide - Train Route, Nine Arch Bridge

Ella Travel Guide - Train Route, Nine Arch Bridge

Just a few hours by train from Kandy, the Kandy-Ella line offers one of the world's most scenic rail journeys. Passengers cross steep tea-country slopes, misty hills and countless bridges while trains wind through the central highlands. Sri Lanka Rai

Bagan Travel Guide - Temples, Routes, and Visitor Tips

Bagan Travel Guide - Temples, Routes, and Visitor Tips

Bagan contains over 2,200 Buddhist monuments from the 11th to 13th centuries spread across a 26-square-kilometre archaeological zone, making it one of Southeast Asia's most impressive historical areas. Peak visiting season runs November to February w

Vientiane City Travel - Landmarks, Markets, and Key Attractions

Vientiane City Travel - Landmarks, Markets, and Key Attractions

Most travelers find Vientiane compact and rich with landmarks, lively morning markets, riverside promenades, and significant temples, offering practical insights into local culture, transit, and must-see attractions for confident trip planning. Iconi

Cracks in the Foundation: Structural Challenges Behind China's Growth Miss and What It Means for Asia and Global Markets

Cracks in the Foundation: Structural Challenges Behind China's Growth Miss and What It Means for Asia and Global Markets

China's economy expanded at its slowest quarterly pace since emerging from Covid-19 lockdowns, with second-quarter GDP growth falling below Beijing's already-reduced annual target. Weak domestic demand, a persistent property slump and the ripple effects of the Iran war are exposing structural fault lines that go well beyond any single external shock.

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Indonesia's Institutions Chart a Bolder Governance Path

Across Indonesia's sprawling archipelago, a quiet but consequential transformation is underway. Political institutions at every level of government are embracing reform-minded approaches that prioritize accountability, civic participation, and long-term public trust. What emerges is a portrait of a democracy actively maturing — one that is increasingly confident in its own model of governance.

Sri Lanka Rebuilds Its Governance From the Ground Up

Across Sri Lanka, a quiet but consequential transformation is reshaping the relationship between citizens and the state. In recent months, efforts to strengthen democratic institutions, decentralize administrative authority, and foster greater public engagement have gained visible momentum, marking a period of meaningful evolution in how governance is practiced and perceived on the island.

Sri Lanka Rebuilds Its Democratic Foundations

Across Sri Lanka, a steady transformation in political culture and governance is taking shape. More and more citizens, civil society organizations, and elected officials are engaging with institutional reform in ways that reflect a maturing democratic consciousness — one that prioritizes accountability, local empowerment, and long-term national stability over short-term political gain.

South Korea Pioneers Digital Democracy Revolution

South Korea Pioneers Digital Democracy Revolution

South Korea has positioned itself at the forefront of digital democracy, implementing groundbreaking e-governance initiatives that are reshaping how citizens interact with government institutions. The nation's comprehensive approach to digital transformation in public administration serves as a mode

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Bangladesh's Garment Sector Adapts to Shifting Regional Trade Dynamics

Bangladesh's Garment Sector Adapts to Shifting Regional Trade Dynamics

Bangladesh's garment industry stands at a critical inflection point as regional trade patterns evolve and supply chain strategies shift across Asia. The sector, which employs millions and anchors the nation's export economy, faces both structural pre

Indonesia's Path to Electric Vehicle Adoption

Indonesia's Path to Electric Vehicle Adoption

Indonesia stands at a pivotal moment in its automotive evolution, positioning itself as a key player in Southeast Asia's transition to electric vehicles. The world's fourth most populous nation possesses the raw materials, manufacturing capacity, and

India's NHAI and Gujarat Water Body Sign Highway MoU

India's NHAI and Gujarat Water Body Sign Highway MoU

India's National Highways Authority and Gujarat's Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a simplified, time-bound approval framework for national highway, canal, and pipeline crossings in Gujarat. The agreement includes a mutual waiver of fees and charges and sets out standardised engineering practices aimed at reducing costs and accelerating project delivery.

ASEAN Summit Concludes with Landmark Trade Framework Agreement

ASEAN Summit Concludes with Landmark Trade Framework Agreement

Leaders from the ten-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations concluded a three-day summit in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, endorsing a new digital trade framework aimed at reducing cross-border tariffs on technology goods by up to 18 percent over the

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WIPO Appoints Thailand's Princess Sirivannavari as Ambassador for Fashion and Design

WIPO Appoints Thailand's Princess Sirivannavari as Ambassador for Fashion and Design

The World Intellectual Property Organization has appointed Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya of Thailand as its Ambassador for Fashion and Design, citing her 541 IP assets and her work connecting Thai artisans with global markets. The appointment, announced in Geneva on 28 May 2026, underscores Thailand's growing ambitions as a creative economy and its royal family's long engagement with intellectual property.

TopMediai Expands AI Music Studio End-to-End

TopMediai Expands AI Music Studio End-to-End

Hong Kong-based TopMediai has upgraded its AI Music Creation Studio to connect song generation with cover production, language adaptation, music video creation, and release artwork in a single workflow. The update is designed to keep the full range of post-production tasks tied to the original track rather than scattered across separate tools.

India Bets on SCI to Anchor Its Maritime Rise

India Bets on SCI to Anchor Its Maritime Rise

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has called on the Shipping Corporation of India to spearhead the country's push toward self-reliant shipbuilding and maritime capacity, framing the state-owned enterprise as central to India's ambitions under Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. SCI, which began operations in 1961 with 19 vessels, now operates a fleet of 58 ships totalling 5.26 million deadweight tonnage.

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Accountability on Trial: How International Bodies Are Confronting Human Rights Violations in Pakistan and Beyond

Accountability on Trial: How International Bodies Are Confronting Human Rights Violations in Pakistan and Beyond

The European Parliament's adoption of resolutions targeting human rights abuses in Sudan, Nigeria, and Pakistan has renewed scrutiny of international mechanisms designed to protect vulnerable minorities. The case of a 13-year-old Pakistani Christian girl abducted and forcibly married has become a flashpoint in a broader diplomatic reckoning over how effectively global institutions can hold governments accountable.

Nuclear Tests Shatter Trust, Not Prove Strength, UN Chief Warns on International Day against Nuclear Tests

Nuclear Tests Shatter Trust, Not Prove Strength, UN Chief Warns on International Day against Nuclear Tests

UN Secretary-General António Guterres marked the International Day against Nuclear Tests on 29 August with a call for all nuclear-armed states to maintain existing moratoria and bring the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty into force without delay. Guterres framed nuclear testing not as a demonstration of power but as an act that shatters trust, invites reciprocal tests, and fuels a nuclear arms race.

How geopolitical tensions tainted the 2026 Asian Games

How geopolitical tensions tainted the 2026 Asian Games

As world politics has become more divisive, international sporting contests are often turning into a stage for political contention.

Taiwan's MOFA navigates dense diplomatic web

Taiwan's MOFA navigates dense diplomatic web

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintains an extensive network of formal and informal international contacts spanning trade offices, parliamentary groups, and intergovernmental engagements across dozens of countries. The ministry's public record reflects both the breadth of Taiwan's unofficial diplomacy and the complexity of sustaining international presence without full formal recognition.

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Guilin River Cruises - Scenic Views and Best Activities in China

Guilin River Cruises - Scenic Views and Best Activities in China

Over calm waters of the Li River, Guilin river cruises showcase karst peaks, bamboo groves, and historic villages, offering guided options, sunset sails, and day trips with precise itineraries and expert commentary for efficient sightseeing and photo

Cox’s Bazar Beach Guide - Top Attractions and Activities in Bangladesh

Cox’s Bazar Beach Guide - Top Attractions and Activities in Bangladesh

Most visitors to Bangladesh head straight to Cox's Bazar for its 120-kilometre unbroken sandy beach, a dramatic shoreline that runs from Himchari to Inani and beyond. The wide, gently sloping beach invites long walks, spectacular sunsets, and people-

South Korea Travel Guide - Seoul, Busan Routes Plan

South Korea Travel Guide - Seoul, Busan Routes Plan

SouthKorea travel guide for planning routes between Seoul and Busan with transit tips and sample itineraries to make the most of a short trip. Seoul arrival options include Incheon Airport via AREX express train, airport limousine buses, and taxis. K

Ancient Temples of Angkor - History and Visitor Information

Ancient Temples of Angkor - History and Visitor Information

Over 1,000 surviving Angkor temples reveal Khmer engineering, religious art, and imperial history; practical visitor information covers best seasons, entry rules, local etiquette, and top sites such as Angkor Wat and Bayon. Iconic Monuments of the An

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Thailand Food Guide - Pad Thai, Tom Yum, Street Food

Thailand Food Guide - Pad Thai, Tom Yum, Street Food

Just one taste of Thai cuisine reveals a balance of sweet, sour, salty and spicy that defines the country's food. Thai meals focus on fresh herbs, aromatics, fish sauce and palm sugar to create layered flavors. Markets, street vendors and family-run

Steam, Spice and Soul: Asia's Culinary Renaissance

Steam, Spice and Soul: Asia's Culinary Renaissance

The aroma of star anise mingles with the sharp sizzle of garlic hitting hot oil as steam rises from bamboo baskets stacked high in gleaming kitchens across Asia. In this sensory symphony, a culinary renaissance unfolds—one that marries millennia-old traditions with bold innovation, creating flavors

North Korea Food Guide - Naengmyeon, Kimchi, Dishes

The Mastery of Pyongyang Naengmyeon Pyongyang naengmyeon emphasizes clear, cold broth, precise noodle texture and sparing garnishes, where subtle balance between savory stock and bright acidity defines the dish's refined, refreshing character. Buckwh

South Indian Restaurants - Authentic Flavors and Dining Highlights

South Indian Restaurants - Authentic Flavors and Dining Highlights

Indian cuisine showcases South India's tangy dosas, spicy sambar and coconut-rich curries, with restaurants offering thali service, filter coffee and regional specialties that reflect tradition, technique and communal dining. Regional Foundations of

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Do we really need 10,000 steps a day?

Do we really need 10,000 steps a day?

The infamous 10,000 steps per day recommendation didn’t come from a research laboratory.

Feeling the burn? It’s not lactic acid

Feeling the burn? It’s not lactic acid

The myth that lactic acid causes the ‘burn’ we feel during exercise is actually a long-lasting misunderstanding.

I love my skincare routine. Do I have a body image problem?

I love my skincare routine. Do I have a body image problem?

Spending time on skincare can be enjoyable, creative and soothing. But sometimes this self-care can be concerning. Could it be ‘cosmeticorexia’?

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Soap fans to decide winners at inaugural Maggie Awards

Soap fans to decide winners at inaugural Maggie Awards

Soap Opera Magazine has announced nominees for the first annual Maggie Awards, a fully fan-voted honours program spanning 13 categories across all five American daytime dramas. Winners will be announced October 1, 2026, with voting open on the publication's Facebook page through September 28.

Malaysian Batik Art - Techniques, Markets, and Cultural Value

Malaysian Batik Art - Techniques, Markets, and Cultural Value

Most Malaysian batik is recognized for its vibrant colors, fluid floral motifs, and a preference for hand-painted techniques that set it apart from other Southeast Asian traditions. Techniques in Malaysian batik range from hand-drawn batik tulis to s

Cambodian Handicrafts - Famous Arts, Markets, and Cultural Significance

Cambodian Handicrafts - Famous Arts, Markets, and Cultural Significance

Cambodia sustains rich handicraft traditions-silk weaving, silverwork, woodcarving-and bustling markets like Siem Reap Night Market, showcasing artisan skills and Khmer cultural identity. Masterpieces of Cambodian Craftsmanship Artisans in provincial

Borobudur Temple History - Architecture and Visitor Information

Borobudur Temple History - Architecture and Visitor Information

Borobudur stands as a ninth-century Mahayana Buddhist monument in Central Java, showcasing layered mandala architecture, relief panels, and stupa terraces; this guide outlines its historical origins, design features, conservation efforts, and practic

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Nasa’s new space telescope will tackle some of the universe’s biggest mysteries

Nasa’s new space telescope will tackle some of the universe’s biggest mysteries

The Nancy Grace Roman telescope will probe dark energy and discover exoplanets.

Megalodon’s legendary life revealed by fossil rediscovery

Megalodon’s legendary life revealed by fossil rediscovery

Previously lost fossils sometimes reemerge, but how do palaeontologists end up losing specimens in the first place?

China is launching a Moon mission to find water ice. It’s unlike anything NASA has done

China is launching a Moon mission to find water ice. It’s unlike anything NASA has done

We’ve known for a while now that the Moon has water. Accessing it will make it easier not just to visit, but to stay.

Do pimple patches actually work? Here’s what the science says

Do pimple patches actually work? Here’s what the science says

If you’re squeamish, you might want to avoid the TikTok videos of people peeling off their pimple patches. But if you want to know if they really work, read on.