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Food insecurity, malnutrition at an alarming level in Myanmar; 55% of children living in poverty: UNICEF

Violence, displacement, and disruption of essential services such as health and education posing a serious threat to the survival and well-being of children.

South Korea to expand educational support for foreign, multicultural students

South Korea has seen a growing number of foreign and multicultural school students, from 67,000 in 2014 to almost 200,000 in 2024, along with a steep rise in the number of foreign residents.

Legal details need to be hashed out on U.S. Steel, says Japan PM Ishiba

Speaking in an interview with The Yomiuri Shimbun, the Prime Minister revealed that he explained to President Trump the benefits of U.S. Steel remaining an American company and how investment from Japan will help improve the quality of steel.

Bhutan introduces BuddhaBot: AI for Buddhism

The initiative is a joint pilot project between Bhutan's Central Monastic Body, Japan’s Kyoto University and Teraverse Co Ltd.

Seoul to offer $680 to couples who register their marriage in 2025

To be eligible for the subsidy, a couple’s total income must not exceed the 150 per cent bracket of the average income – meaning that the total income of a two-person household should be approximately 5.8 million won or less.

Bangkok’s ‘Jurassic World’: A roaring new attraction for tourists

The 1.2-billion-baht (US$35.6 million) immersive dinosaur attraction promises a thrilling journey back to prehistoric times at Asiatique The Riverfront

Malaysia will not change its stance on Gaza, says PM

On January 29, he announced that Malaysia was committed to building a school, hospital and mosque as part of its initial contribution to Gaza’s rebuilding efforts.

92% of South Koreans concerned about political conflict in society: survey

The Korea Health Industry Development Institute has been conducting the survey on social conflict and social integration every year since 2014.

Thailand's cultural wave hits international shores

From pop, hip-hop, and rock to traditional Luk Thung and Mor Lam, Thai artists are presenting their distinct style in a contemporary and engaging manner.

Sweden's worst mass shooting in history kills 10 at school

Initial findings indicate that the suspect acted alone, and police have ruled out terrorism as a motive.

Timor-Leste on track for ASEAN accession: Ambassador

Timor-Leste is on the verge of attaining full membership in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), said Timor-Leste Ambassador to Malaysia Lisualdo Gaspar.

Second phase of Thailand-China high-speed train project approved

As of last month, construction of the first-phase section was about 36 per cent complete, several years behind schedule.

Five people wounded in Sweden school shooting: police

There has been a shooting at the school. Four people have been shot, police said.

Guns N’ Roses to come to Korea in May

All three core members will perform in Incheon.

A lover’s guide for tourists in Thailand this Valentine’s month

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a campaign to attract LGBTQ+ travellers in February, highlighting activities to mark the month of love.

IMF ranks Indonesia 8th in the world for GDP in 2024

Indonesia surpasses both France and the UK, with the IMF reporting their GDPs at 4.36 trillion USD and 4.28 trillion USD, respectively.

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.