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Seoul court issues arrest warrant to detain Yoon

Following the court’s decision, authorities are given 48 hours to take Yoon into custody for questioning and to file the arrest warrant.

Cambodia lowers e-visa prices for tourists

The Cambodian government on December 28 decided to reduce e-visa fees for tourists and businesses or ordinary people from January 2025.

Japan’s defence budget to hit record US$55 bil, government to develop new counterattack capabilities

Japan’s defense spending for fiscal next year will increase to a record high of 8.7 trillion yen, up 9.4 per cent from the previous year.

Floods: More relief centres activated in Kelantan, T'ganu as evacuee numbers rise

In Kelantan, a total of 13 relief centres were activated in the Tanah Merah, Machang, and Kuala Krai districts as of 8.35pm Sunday, according to the InfoBencanaJKM portal.

Filipino health ministry records 142 firecracker-related injuries days before New Year

The number of injuries is 35 per cent higher than the 105 cases recorded during the same period in 2023.

Japan’s defence budget for fiscal year 2025 to hit record 8.7 trillion yen

The budget has risen for the 13th straight year.

179 confirmed dead in Jeju Air plane crash, birdstrike suspected as cause

The flight, Jeju Air 7C 2216 from Bangkok, Thailand, was carrying 175 passengers and six crew.

Vietnam may surpass Bangladesh in garment export: report

Vietnam's apparel and textile sector is set to earn an export revenue of $44 billion this year, up 11 percent year-on-year, and will likely surpass Bangladesh to become the world's second-biggest exporter in the sector.

New Philippine polymer banknotes more effective against counterfeits

The country's central bank was defending its decisions after the fresh polymer banknotes met backlash from the public, who questioned why portraits of national heroes from the old designs were removed.

Thai booze ban relaxed: Airports exempt on national Buddhist days

No alcohol can be sold on Makha Bucha Day, Visakha Bucha Day, Asarnha Bucha Day, Buddhist Lent Day, and the end of Buddhist Lent, except restaurants and cafes inside international airports.

APEC 2025 unaffected by political landscape: RoK official

The 2025 APEC summit is scheduled to take place in Gyeongju from late October to early November next year.

From chestnut tiramisu to Dubai chocolate: Edible treats that went viral this year

The year 2024 was a big year for food aficionados here, as new flavours and ingredients came into the spotlight to keep menus exciting.

Hill Film Festival: A celebration of Indigenous voices and global cinema

The Hill Film Festival returns to the hills of Rangamati, showcasing a diverse array of cinematic voices from around the world.

From chestnut tiramisu to Dubai chocolate: Edible treats that went viral this year

2024 is a big year for South Korean foodies, as new flavors and ingredients came into the spotlight to keep menus exciting.

Taiwan (China) emerges as a popular New Year's destination

Traveling to celebrate the New Year is becoming a popular trend, especially among young people eager to experience this occasion in fresh and vibrant destinations, and Taiwan (China) has emerged as an unmissable destination.

Indonesia’s photo exhibition marks 20 years of deadly tsunami

A photo exhibition opened at the Tsunami Museum in Indonesia’s Aceh province on December 24, marking 20 years of the deadly Aceh tsunami disaster.

Not just moms, wives: Korean women’s daily struggle for identity

For generations, womanhood in South Korea has been inextricably linked to motherhood, a role often defined by self-sacrifice.

Thailand promotes Halal tourism services through mobile app

Chulalongkorn University’s Halal Science Centre of Thailand has introduced “Halal Route”, an application created to help Muslim travellers from around the world explore the country with ease.