Cold wave grips nation as temperatures plunge below minus 10 C
As of 8 am the lowest temperature in Seoul was minus 10.2 C and the lowest apparent temperature minus 16.7 C, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA).
Thai PM calls for extra efforts to address PM2.5 air pollution
To tackle the purchase of burnt sugarcane, the PM directed the Industry Ministry to implement more measures, and told the Natural Resource and Environment Ministry to collaborate with relevant agencies to specify pollution control zones and enforce laws against people who burn forests or crops.
126 dead, 188 injured in Xizang 6.8-magnitude quake
A total of 126 people have been confirmed dead and 188 others injured as of 7 pm Tuesday.
At least 95 killed in earthquake in southwestern China, leader Xi ordered all-out rescue efforts
More than 3,400 rescuers and over 340 medical workers have been sent to the quake-hit area.
32 dead, 38 injured in 6.8-magnitude quake in Xizang
The epicentre was monitored at 28.5 degrees north latitude and 87.45 degrees east longitude.
Surging flu cases in China drive up demand for certain antiviral drug
While the original market price per strip of Xofluza, comprising two 20 milligram tablets, is 222 yuan ($30) in China, the prescription drug is currently being sold at over 300 yuan on some e-commerce platforms.
PM Modi, US security advisor Sullivan discuss advancements in India-US Global Strategic ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan here and they positively assessed the significant advancement in the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
Wealthy Koreans live longer, healthier lives: data
New research data shows that higher income is closely tied to living longer and healthier lives in South Korea, with the gap between the richest and poorest nearing nine years.
Thailand steps up efforts to combat air pollution in capital
To ease pollution, Bangkok plans to encourage remote work for 80,000 employees during critical periods.
Thailand attracts over 35 million international tourists in 2024
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced that international tourist arrivals in 2024 surpassed 35 million, generating over 1.8 trillion THB (52.81 billion USD) in revenue.
Thailand strives to bring dropouts back to school
Education Minister Permpoon Chidchob said tackling the school dropout problem is part of efforts to promote educational equality under the government's initiative.
Thailand to become official partner of BRICS in January
The partnership is expected to boost the relationships between Thailand and BRICS members and Thailand’s role in multilateral cooperation.
Malaysia attracts large foreign capital inflows in 2024
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the country is poised to lead ASEAN into a new era that is more inclusive and sustainable next year.
Bangladeshi interim gov't to draft proclamation of July uprising
The declaration is supposed to present a vision to ensure equality, human dignity, and social justice, said the leaders, adding that they wanted to acknowledge people as sovereign entities.
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.
