No surprise, K-pop absent from Grammys

Industry insiders and music critics had already anticipated that no K-pop group would make it to the 67th Grammy Awards – not even as performers – at the ceremony held in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Baby face obsession: Why Koreans strive to look younger

In South Korea, conversations with strangers traditionally begin by sharing one's age, which helps determine the proper use of honorifics, an important aspect of Korean language, and shapes expectations around people's roles in the relationship.

Thailand optimistic about 2025 GDP growth

Numerous major investment projects had already applied for privileges from the Board of Investment and were likely to receive approval, allowing them to commence operations later this year.

Indian PM condoles stampede deaths

"The accident that happened in Prayagraj Maha Kumbh is extremely sad. My deepest condolences to the devotees who lost their loved ones. I wish for the speedy recovery of the injured," said Modi in a post on X.

Indonesia considers buying Russian oil

Indonesia’s entry to BRICS had opened up the possibility of Jakarta importing Russian oil, whose prices have been pushed below the global benchmarks by the sanctions.

Thailand uses dry ice to tackle air pollution

Thailand's government on Friday deployed small aircrafts to spray white mist over the dense smog blanketing Bangkok in an effort to alleviate the city’s stifling air pollution.

75th anniversary of Việt Nam-Russia diplomatic ties celebrated in Moscow

Ambassador Khôi emphasised the Việt Nam-Russia relationship has been nurtured by many sacrifices from Vietnamese communists defending Moscow during the Great Patriotic War, as well as Soviet military experts who supported Vietnamese people in the struggle against foreign invasion and for national reunification.

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