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Taiwan's MOFA Navigates a Crowded Diplomatic Stage
Geopolitics

Taiwan's MOFA Navigates a Crowded Diplomatic Stage

Elliot Wrentham

India Formalizes Social Security for Gig Workers
Economy

India Formalizes Social Security for Gig Workers

Desmond Wrenfield

India and Australia Launch Fifth AUSTRAHIND Exercise
Asia

India and Australia Launch Fifth AUSTRAHIND Exercise

Elliot Wrentham

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Science

Indonesia’s El Niño-driven peat fires are choking the region – and releasing centuries of stored carbon

Indonesia’s El Niño-driven peat fires are choking the region – and releasing centuries of stored carbon

An intense drought is the match. Decades of deforestation and peat draining provide the fuel.

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Gareth Roberts
November 11, 2026
Nepal-Tibet floods: when disaster strikes before communities recover from previous climate extremes, crisis escalates
Asia

Nepal-Tibet floods: when disaster strikes before communities recover from previous climate extremes, crisis escalates

Recovery time between climate disasters makes a huge difference to the consequences affecting local people.

August 27, 2026
Nasa’s new space telescope will tackle some of the universe’s biggest mysteries
Science

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.

August 2, 2026
Cebu Travel Guide - Kawasan Falls, City Routes Plan
Asia

Cebu Travel Guide - Kawasan Falls, City Routes Plan

It's a practical travel guide to Kawasan Falls plus a compact city routes plan for visitors wanting both waterfall adventure and urban highlights in Cebu. Kawas…

April 25, 2026
Politics

Philippines Modernizes Governance for a New Era

Across the Philippine archipelago, a quiet but meaningful transformation is taking shape. Political institutions long ch…

Elliot Wrentham
Asia

FAO Calls for Urgent Support to Safeguard Afghanistan's 2027 Wheat Harvest

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization has issued an urgent appeal for assistance to protect Afghanistan's 2027 wheat …

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FAO Calls for Urgent Support to Safeguard Afghanistan's 2027 Wheat Harvest
Balinese Hindu Traditions - Rituals, Temples, and Daily Practices
Culture

Balinese Hindu Traditions - Rituals, Temples, and Daily Practices

You witness in Balinese Hindu traditions a coherent system of rituals, temple roles, and daily offerings that sustain communal spirituality, social order, and artistic expression across village life. …

Asia's Road Safety Crisis: Why Traffic Deaths Remain the 'Silent Pandemic' Despite Global Commitments
Asia

Asia's Road Safety Crisis: Why Traffic Deaths Remain the 'Silent Pandemic' Despite Global Commitments

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Digital Democracy Platforms Transform Citizen Engagement
Politics

Digital Democracy Platforms Transform Citizen Engagement

Galle Restaurants Guide - Seafood, Coastal Dining
Culinary

Galle Restaurants Guide - Seafood, Coastal Dining

FAO Calls for Urgent Support to Safeguard Afghanistan's 2027 Wheat Harvest
Asia

FAO Calls for Urgent Support to Safeguard Afghanistan's 2027 Wheat Harvest

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization has issued an urgent appeal for assista…

Balinese Hindu Traditions - Rituals, Temples, and Daily Practices
Culture

Balinese Hindu Traditions - Rituals, Temples, and Daily Practices

You witness in Balinese Hindu traditions a coherent system of rituals, temple ro…

Asia's Road Safety Crisis: Why Traffic Deaths Remain the 'Silent Pandemic' Despite Global Commitments
Asia

Asia's Road Safety Crisis: Why Traffic Deaths Remain the 'Silent Pandemic' Despite Global Commitments

Despite a United Nations declaration reaffirming a target to halve road traffic …

Digital Democracy Platforms Transform Citizen Engagement
Politics

Digital Democracy Platforms Transform Citizen Engagement

Southeast Asian nations are pioneering revolutionary digital democracy platforms…

Galle Restaurants Guide - Seafood, Coastal Dining
Culinary

Galle Restaurants Guide - Seafood, Coastal Dining

You can explore a vibrant seafood scene in Galle where fresh catches and coastal…

Politics

China's Governance Model Draws Fresh Global Attention

Across the globe, governance scholars and policy analysts are paying closer attention to how China continues to evolve i…

Geopolitics

Taiwan's MOFA navigates dense diplomatic web

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintains an extensive network of formal and informal international contacts spanni…

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Taiwan's MOFA navigates dense diplomatic web

Asia

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Asia Leads Global Shift Toward Smart Infrastructure

Asia Leads Global Shift Toward Smart Infrastructure

Asian metropolitan centers are spearheading a transformative wave of digital infrastructure that fundamentally reshapes how citizens interact with urban environments. Cities across the continent increasingly deploy interconnected systems that merge physical infrastructure with intelligent digital ne

Modi Hails Pradeep Kumar's Bronze at Asian Para Games

Modi Hails Pradeep Kumar's Bronze at Asian Para Games

Indian discus thrower Pradeep Kumar claimed bronze in the Men's Discus Throw F43/F44/F62/F64 event at the Asian Para Games 2026, also setting a personal best. Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly congratulated him on October 20, 2026, praising his commitment to pushing his own limits.

Despite losing everything, communities along the Nepal-Tibet border are helping each other rebuild

Despite losing everything, communities along the Nepal-Tibet border are helping each other rebuild

Villagers are picking up the pieces after a catastrophic flash flood ripped through the region.

South Korea Reshapes Governance for a New Era

South Korea is steadily emerging as one of Asia's most instructive examples of institutional self-renewal. Across legislative chambers, local government offices, and civic platforms, the country is investing in structural reforms that broaden public participation, strengthen accountability mechanisms, and align its governance model with the demands of a rapidly evolving society.

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Southeast Asia Navigates Complex Political Transitions Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Southeast Asia Navigates Complex Political Transitions Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Southeast Asian nations are experiencing significant political upheaval as several key countries undergo leadership transitions and policy shifts that could reshape regional dynamics. From Indonesia's evolving foreign policy stance to Thailand's ongo

Myanmar's Media Freedom Underground

Myanmar's Media Freedom Underground

Myanmar's media landscape operates within significant structural constraints, yet journalists and independent outlets continue developing innovative approaches to reporting and information sharing. The country's press environment reflects broader ten

Nepal's Diaspora: Shaping Politics from Abroad

Nepal's Diaspora: Shaping Politics from Abroad

Nepal's diaspora community represents one of South Asia's most significant transnational populations, with millions of citizens working and residing across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America. This dispersed population exerts m

Sri Lanka Pioneers Digital Governance Revolution in South Asia

Sri Lanka Pioneers Digital Governance Revolution in South Asia

Sri Lanka has emerged as a frontrunner in digital governance transformation, implementing comprehensive e-government initiatives that streamline public services and enhance citizen participation across the island nation.

Economy

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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

Microfinance was supposed to save Asia’s poor. Why has it failed to live up to its promise?

Microfinance was supposed to save Asia’s poor. Why has it failed to live up to its promise?

For the poorest households in Asia, even small loans can lead to expensive debt traps.

WIPO Outlines Its Role as United Nations Intellectual

WIPO Outlines Its Role as United Nations Intellectual

The World Intellectual Property Organization, the United Nations agency serving innovators, creators, and entrepreneurs worldwide, has outlined its core mission of enabling intellectual property protection across borders. WIPO describes its work as spanning IP services, global data, and technical assistance aimed at ensuring innovation benefits people everywhere.

Women Driving Cambodia's Garment Sector Forward

Women Driving Cambodia's Garment Sector Forward

Women constitute the backbone of Cambodia's garment manufacturing industry, representing the majority of factory workers and an expanding cohort of entrepreneurs and managers. Their economic participation shapes not only household incomes across the

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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.

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.

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.

Geopolitics

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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.

Xi, Putin and Modi looking in different directions as Shanghai Cooperation Organisation marks 25th anniversary

Xi, Putin and Modi looking in different directions as Shanghai Cooperation Organisation marks 25th anniversary

Despite representing a quarter of the globe, the bloc has never managed to present a unified worldview.

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 a Crowded Diplomatic Stage

Taiwan's MOFA Navigates a Crowded Diplomatic Stage

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been managing a broad range of concurrent diplomatic engagements, from emergency responses for Taiwanese nationals caught up in Vietnam riots to formal congratulations for India's newly elected government. The ministry's activities reflect the wide network of unofficial bilateral relationships Taiwan maintains across Europe, the Indo-Pacific, and beyond.

Travel

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Thailand Travel Guide - Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai

Thailand Travel Guide - Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai

Over 20 million visitors flock to Thailand annually, attracted by bustling cities, sun-drenched islands and centuries of cultural heritage. This guide highlights Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai with practical tips on attractions, food and timing to he

Ho Chi Minh City Guide - Landmarks, District Routes

Ho Chi Minh City Guide - Landmarks, District Routes

Just follow this authoritative guide to Ho Chi Minh City landmarks and district routes, with clear maps, transport options, and practical tips for efficient sightseeing across central districts. Political History and the Independence Palace Independe

Angkor Wat Tours - Top Attractions and Visitor Tips in Cambodia

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. Iconic Temples and Architectural Highlights The Grandeur of Angkor Wat at Sunrise Dawn at

Hong Kong Unveils Revolutionary Floating Tourism Districts

Hong Kong Unveils Revolutionary Floating Tourism Districts

Hong Kong has transformed its legendary harbor into a collection of innovative floating tourism districts, offering visitors unprecedented ways to experience the city's maritime heritage while embracing futuristic technologies. These revolutionary attractions represent a bold reimagining of urban to

Culinary

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North Korean Street Food Guide - Snacks, Local Markets

North Korean Street Food Guide - Snacks, Local Markets

Many travelers report Pyongyang markets and roadside stalls serve snacks like grilled corn, fried seafood skewers, rice cakes and savory pancakes, showcasing local ingredients and communal dining. This guide identifies common snacks, market locations

Pokhara Restaurants Guide - Lakeside Dining Options

Pokhara Restaurants Guide - Lakeside Dining Options

Lakeside Pokhara offers diverse dining options-cafés, family-run eateries, and upscale restaurants-detailing cuisine types, price ranges, service quality, opening hours, and top spots for lake views to help travelers choose confidently. Diverse Cuisi

Street Food in Yangon - Top Snacks and Safe Eating Spots

Street Food in Yangon - Top Snacks and Safe Eating Spots

It's easy to fall for Yangon's street-food culture, where aromatic broths, smoky grills, and bright salads line narrow lanes from dawn to late night. The city feeds locals and visitors with affordable, flavor-forward dishes that highlight fish, chick

The Art of Ramen: Asia's Beloved Bowl Gets a Modern Twist

The Art of Ramen: Asia's Beloved Bowl Gets a Modern Twist

Ramen, the iconic Japanese noodle soup, continues to captivate food lovers across Asia and beyond with its rich broths, springy noodles, and endless topping combinations. From traditional tonkotsu to innovative fusion variations, chefs and home cooks alike are reinventing this beloved dish for a new generation.

Health

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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.

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.

Korea grants PHP724M for Philippine health diagnostics

Korea grants PHP724M for Philippine health diagnostics

South Korea has proposed a USD 12-million grant to modernise diagnostic and treatment infrastructure at the Philippines' BUCAS Center, with an estimated 28 million Filipinos in Luzon set to benefit. The Department of Finance is facilitating the partnership with Korea's development cooperation agency, KOICA.

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’?

Culture

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Vietnamese Culture Guide - Customs, Family, Heritage

Vietnamese Culture Guide - Customs, Family, Heritage

Over centuries Vietnamese culture blends Confucian filial piety, family-centered social structure, ancestor worship, and Tet celebrations; customs emphasize respect for elders, strong kinship ties, communal rituals, and preservation of heritage acros

Lumbini Buddhist Sites Guide - Birthplace of Buddha

Lumbini Buddhist Sites Guide - Birthplace of Buddha

Most visitors come to Lumbini to study the Maya Devi Temple, sacred garden, and international monastic zones that mark Siddhartha Gautama's birthplace, offering archaeological, historical, and pilgrimage perspectives. The Sacred Garden: Core Archaeol

'The King of Trash' Sells Out Bay Area Screens

'The King of Trash' Sells Out Bay Area Screens

A documentary about Vietnamese American recycling entrepreneur David Duong and his family's journey from refugee boats to building California Waste Solutions has sold out screenings across the Bay Area and San Jose. Nearly 1,000 people have registered or joined waiting lists for four new California showings scheduled between September 12 and October 3, 2026.

Genghis Khan Heritage Sites - History and Visitor Information

Genghis Khan Heritage Sites - History and Visitor Information

You can trace Genghis Khan's legacy across Mongolia and neighboring regions through a cluster of World Heritage sites, monuments, monasteries and museums that together tell the story of the 13th-century Mongol Empire and its aftermath. The empire's r

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Street Food Across Asia: Culture Served on the Curb

Street Food Across Asia: Culture Served on the Curb

From Bangkok's night bazaars to Taipei's lantern-lit alleys, street food across Asia functions as far more than a convenient meal. Researchers and urban planners increasingly recognize it as a vehicle for cultural memory, economic mobility, and community life.

From Dawn Carts to Night Markets: SE Asia's Street Food

From Dawn Carts to Night Markets: SE Asia's Street Food

Across Southeast Asia, street food vendors form the backbone of daily eating habits, serving millions of people at all hours of the day. From steaming noodle soups at dawn to grilled skewers under fluorescent night-market lights, the street stall is a culinary institution.

Flip-Flops and Function: Footwear in the Tropics

Flip-Flops and Function: Footwear in the Tropics

Across tropical Asia, the humble flip-flop has become far more than casual footwear — it reflects climate, culture, and practical necessity. Correspondents examine why comfort-first footwear choices are deeply embedded in daily life across the region.

Cold Brews and Chilled Teas Cool Asia's Warming Cities

Cold Brews and Chilled Teas Cool Asia's Warming Cities

Across Asia's sweltering urban centers, iced coffee and tea have evolved from simple refreshments into culturally embedded rituals. Their rising popularity reflects both climatic pressures and shifting consumer habits across the region.

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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.

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?

NASA-JAXA Mission Captures Pulsar Feeding on Star's Wind

NASA-JAXA Mission Captures Pulsar Feeding on Star's Wind

Using the joint NASA-JAXA XRISM observatory, astronomers have for the first time directly observed a giant star's stellar wind being captured by a companion pulsar, fuelling powerful X-ray flares. The findings, published in Science Advances, centre on the binary system BP Crucis, located about 13,000 light-years from Earth.

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.