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U.S. Hails Vietnam's 81st National Day
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U.S. Hails Vietnam's 81st National Day

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The ‘robot Olympics’ were spectacular – but will this technology end up helping humans?
Science

The ‘robot Olympics’ were spectacular – but will this technology end up helping humans?

This history of currencies suggests the US dollar’s dominance may fade – but it will happen slowly
Economy

This history of currencies suggests the US dollar’s dominance may fade – but it will happen slowly

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U.S. Hails Vietnam's 81st National Day

U.S. Hails Vietnam's 81st National Day

The United States has extended congratulations to Vietnam on the occasion of its 81st National Day on September 2, reaffirming the value of bilateral ties under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Washington also highlighted Vietnam's role as a founding member supporting the Board of Peace.

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September 2, 2026
Palawan Travel Guide - El Nido, Coron Access Routes
Asia

Palawan Travel Guide - El Nido, Coron Access Routes

There's a growing number of ways to reach El Nido and Coron in Palawan, Philippines. El Nido is served by El Nido Airport (ENI) with direct flights from Manila …

April 25, 2026
Thailand Food Guide - Pad Thai, Tom Yum, Street Food
Culinary

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, fi…

April 23, 2026
Korean Demilitarized Zone Tours - History, Visitor Rules
Culture

Korean Demilitarized Zone Tours - History, Visitor Rules

Over seventy years after the armistice, the Korean Demilitarized Zone offers guided tours explaining its Cold War history, ongoing military significance, and st…

March 21, 2026
Asia

Pokhara Travel Guide - Lakes, Paragliding, Best Routes

Over 20 lakes, iconic paragliding sites, and clear route options make Pokhara an crucial Himalayan gateway; this guide o…

Pokhara Travel Guide - Lakes, Paragliding, Best Routes
Politics

Thailand Builds Stronger Democratic Foundations

Across Thailand, a quiet but meaningful transformation is reshaping the relationship between government institutions and…

Thailand Builds Stronger Democratic Foundations
Lahore Restaurant Guide - Food Street, Local Cuisine
Culinary

Lahore Restaurant Guide - Food Street, Local Cuisine

It's impossible to separate Lahore's identity from its food culture, where centuries-old recipes meet lively street energy. Fort Road Food Street sits beside the Badshahi Mosque and offers a historic …

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

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

Amara Winfield
Politics

Bangladesh Reshapes Governance for a New Era

Beijing City Travel Guide - Landmarks, Museums, and Local Sights
Asia

Beijing City Travel Guide - Landmarks, Museums, and Local Sights

Pokhara Travel Guide - Lakes, Paragliding, Best Routes
Asia

Pokhara Travel Guide - Lakes, Paragliding, Best Routes

Over 20 lakes, iconic paragliding sites, and clear route options make Pokhara an…

Thailand Builds Stronger Democratic Foundations
Politics

Thailand Builds Stronger Democratic Foundations

Across Thailand, a quiet but meaningful transformation is reshaping the relation…

Lahore Restaurant Guide - Food Street, Local Cuisine
Culinary

Lahore Restaurant Guide - Food Street, Local Cuisine

It's impossible to separate Lahore's identity from its food culture, where centu…

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

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

Ramen, the iconic Japanese noodle soup, continues to captivate food lovers acros…

Beijing City Travel Guide - Landmarks, Museums, and Local Sights
Asia

Beijing City Travel Guide - Landmarks, Museums, and Local Sights

It's an authoritative travel guide to Beijing's top landmarks, premier museums, …

Culinary

North Korea Food Guide - Naengmyeon, Kimchi, Dishes

The Mastery of Pyongyang Naengmyeon Pyongyang naengmyeon emphasizes clear, cold broth, precise noodle texture and sparin…

Culture

Sri Lanka Festivals Guide - Vesak, Esala Perahera

SriLanka's culture pulses through festivals that mix deep religious meaning with vibrant street celebration, with Vesak …

Sri Lanka Festivals Guide - Vesak, Esala Perahera

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Bangkok Landmarks Guide - Grand Palace, Wat Pho Sites

Bangkok Landmarks Guide - Grand Palace, Wat Pho Sites

Guide to Bangkok's most iconic landmarks highlights the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, two adjacent sites that capture Thai royal and religious history. The Grand Palace served as the official residence of the Kings of Siam from 1782 and features gilded s

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

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.

I lived through the first Taliban girls’ school ban — watching it happen again is heartbreaking

I lived through the first Taliban girls’ school ban — watching it happen again is heartbreaking

The author was banned from school by the Taliban as a girl in 1996. Years after the Taliban returned to power in 2021, she asks why the international community’s response has fallen so short.

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Bangladesh Builds Stronger Democratic Foundations

Bangladesh Builds Stronger Democratic Foundations

Bangladesh is entering a consequential period of institutional renewal, with a growing consensus among policymakers, civil society leaders, and citizens that the foundations of democratic governance must be deepened, modernized, and made more responsive to the needs of a rapidly changing society. Across the country, reform efforts are gaining momentum in ways that reflect both the aspirations of a young population and the pragmatic demands of sustainable development.

North Korea's Governance Model Draws Fresh Scrutiny

North Korea's Governance Model Draws Fresh Scrutiny

In recent years, North Korea has remained one of the most distinctively structured political systems in the world, drawing sustained attention from governance scholars, regional policymakers, and international observers alike. As the broader Asia-Pacific region continues to evolve politically and economically, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea presents a singular case study in centralized state governance, social organization, and institutional continuity.

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 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.

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Laos Navigates Great Power Competition as Trade Tensions Mount

Laos Navigates Great Power Competition as Trade Tensions Mount

Laos occupies a critical position in the evolving dynamics between China and the United States, serving as a crossroads for competing economic and strategic interests across Southeast Asia. The landlocked nation's geographic location, infrastructure

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.

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

China's AI Revolution Transforms Asian Entertainment Landscape

China's AI Revolution Transforms Asian Entertainment Landscape

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how entertainment content is created, distributed, and consumed across Asia, with China emerging as a central innovator in this transformation. Government policies, technological infrastructure, and private sector

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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.

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.

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.

US-Philippines Defense Treaty Turns 75

US-Philippines Defense Treaty Turns 75

The United States has marked the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty with the Philippines, reaffirming its commitment to the alliance and to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The milestone coincides with the 80th anniversary of U.S.-Philippines diplomatic relations.

North Korea grows stronger as South Korea reckons with fading US support

North Korea grows stronger as South Korea reckons with fading US support

South Korea continues push for peace with the north, as Pyongyang’s military strength grows.

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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

Tonle Sap Lake Cruises - Wildlife and Cultural Highlights in Cambodia

Tonle Sap Lake Cruises - Wildlife and Cultural Highlights in Cambodia

Wildlife on Tonle Sap thrives amid floating villages and flooded forests; cruises reveal bird migrations, rare fish, and traditional Khmer ways of life while expert guides explain ecology, history, and community conservation efforts. Ecological Wonde

Sundarbans Wildlife Tours - Best Routes and Safety Tips in Bangladesh

Sundarbans Wildlife Tours - Best Routes and Safety Tips in Bangladesh

Sundarbans covers the largest mangrove forest on the planet and hosts Royal Bengal tigers, estuarine crocodiles, spotted deer, and hundreds of bird species, making wildlife tours here unforgettable. Popular entry points for tours include Godkhali (ne

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

Culinary

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Pyongyang Restaurants Guide - Okryu-gwan Dining Tips

Pyongyang Restaurants Guide - Okryu-gwan Dining Tips

Over decades Okryu-gwan has defined Pyongyang dining; this guide explains ordering, etiquette, peak times and payment expectations for visitors. The Legacy of Okryu-gwan Architectural Grandeur and Riverside History Building's riverside presence and t

Street Food in Ulaanbaatar - Local Snacks and Eating Spots

Street Food in Ulaanbaatar - Local Snacks and Eating Spots

With brisk city air and a blend of nomadic flavors, Ulaanbaatar's street food scene offers a direct way to taste Mongolian comfort food outside formal restaurants. Khuushuur are popular deep-fried pockets filled with minced mutton or beef and chopped

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

Kuala Lumpur Restaurants - Best Local Food and Dining Areas

Kuala Lumpur Restaurants - Best Local Food and Dining Areas

It's impossible to visit Kuala Lumpur without tasting nasi lemak, the fragrant coconut rice often served with sambal, crispy anchovies and boiled egg that defines Malaysian comfort food. Kuala Lumpur blends Malay, Chinese and Indian culinary traditio

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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.

Culture

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Naadam Festival Mongolia - Events, Sports, and Traditions

Naadam Festival Mongolia - Events, Sports, and Traditions

There's a vibrant national festival held across Mongolia every July 11-13 that celebrates history, community, and nomadic skills through sport and ceremony. Naadam centers on the "Three Manly Games" of wrestling, horse racing, and archery, each roote

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

Korean Festivals Guide - Chuseok, Seollal Traditions

Korean Festivals Guide - Chuseok, Seollal Traditions

Just two major national holidays define Korean seasonal celebrations: Chuseok and Seollal, each rooted in family, food, and ancestral tradition. Chuseok falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month and celebrates the harvest, while Seollal marks the

Mongolian Nomadic Culture - Lifestyle, Gers, and Traditions

Mongolian Nomadic Culture - Lifestyle, Gers, and Traditions

Over the vast Mongolian steppe, nomadic families continue seasonal migrations with herds that shape daily life, social roles, and material culture. Herding of sheep, goats, horses, camels, and yaks determines movement between winter and summer pastur

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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.

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.

The ‘robot Olympics’ were spectacular – but will this technology end up helping humans?

The ‘robot Olympics’ were spectacular – but will this technology end up helping humans?

Getting a robot to run 100m faster than Usain Bolt is impressive. But how about a humanoid that can make you a cup of tea in your own kitchen?

When a teenager makes the ‘stupid choice’, their brain is working exactly as designed

When a teenager makes the ‘stupid choice’, their brain is working exactly as designed

If a young person trusts the system to deliver a just outcome, their brain’s urgent need for retribution is dialled down.