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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.

Indonesia expects to attract 16 million foreign visitors in 2025

The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism has announced that the country aims to attract between 14.6-16 million international visitors in 2025, a slight increase compared to the target of 14.3 million visitors in 2024.

Floods, landslides hit various regions of Indonesia ahead of year-end holidays

Floods and landslides triggered by extreme weather have struck various regions across the archipelago in the past week.

Malaysian government approval rating up slightly this year at 51 per cent, survey finds

The Madani government has seen a slight improvement in voter ratings as its second administrative year comes to a close.

Private sector gaining strong legal support

Luang Prabang in Laos named as top place to visit in Asia in 2025 by Lonely Planet

Over 1.9 million domestic and foreign visitors visited Luang Prabang province in the first 11 months of this year, an increase of more than one million tourists compared to the same period last year.

Thailand’s tourism forecast to grow strongly in New Year 2025

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has predicted exponential growth for the country's tourism industry during the upcoming New Year festivities, which are expected to generate over 62 billion THB (US1.8 billion) in revenue.

Supply of high-tech talent in China rises

A report revealed that the talent market in the country's digitally-fueled and high-tech new economy industries remains highly competitive, with the talent demand-supply ratio climbing steadily over the past few years.

Malaysian special Parliamentary committee draws up recommendations to ease rising cost of living

The body cited monopolies and cartels to be among the main reasons behind the increased prices of goods.