The Thai foreign ministry’s visa committee had concluded that a 60-day stay may be longer than necessary for most travellers and could create loopholes for people seeking to remain in Thailand without the appropriate visa.
Across all income brackets, respondents most frequently identified high-income groups as the primary source of funding for government welfare programs.
The International Labour Organization warns reduced exports after November may cost jobs, mainly for women, unless Nepal boosts competitiveness.
New agreements include ICT policy dialogue for digital infrastructure, AI partnership for safety and governance, and energy cooperation framework for low-carbon solutions.
The Singapore Air Force (RSAF), the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) and the US Air Force (USAF) are participating in the 32nd edition of Exercise Cope Tiger.
Speaking at Singapore World Water Day and the launch of national water agency PUB’s annual water conservation campaign, Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing noted that the country has the technology to "largely" process the water it needs. But Singapore’s water dependency has now shifted to an energy dependency.
ProPak Asia 2026, one of Asia’s leading trade exhibitions for processing and packaging technology, will return this June with a larger scale, a new venue and a stronger focus on advanced industrial technologies.
For subjects where digital devices are necessary, teachers will grant permission. In emergencies, parents will be able to contact schools via Line or phone numbers provided for urgent needs.
A 2024 report by the United States Institute of Peace estimated that illicit revenues from online scams in Cambodia could exceed US$12.5 billion annually, equivalent to roughly half of the country’s GDP. Prime Minister Hun Manet said the scam centres are seriously damaging Cambodia’s economy and international image, pledging to “clean up” the problem.
The dry season is forecast to last longer than the 30-year average, with residents in Java, Bali, East Nusa Tenggara, and West Nusa Tenggara likely to experience dry conditions for around 10 months.
A powerful cold front is moving eastward across China from Thursday through Sunday, bringing heavy snow and sandstorms, according to Weather China, a website affiliated with the China Meteorological Administration.
A total of 221 suspected scammers and money mules are being investigated for their involvement in scams where victims lost more than $5.3 million in Singapore.
The three-day exhibition, held at Challenger Halls 1–2 in Muang Thong Thani, showcases solutions and technologies for hotels, restaurants, cafés and catering businesses.
Apart from bringing worries to the families of overseas Filipino workers, the war in the Middle East has also caused rising commodity prices, putting pressure on people’s incomes.
China's top leader Xi Jinping and other Party and state leaders attended the meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
For many, the crisis triggered by the Middle East conflict is in the form of rising operational costs that cannot be passed on to consumers.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is likely to face a difficult decision if US President Donald Trump requests substantial support during the summit, which is scheduled for March 19 in the United States.
Families and businesses across Asia are feeling the pinch as US-Israeli attacks on Iran and its retaliatory actions across the Persian Gulf, including on oil fields, have significantly disrupted fuel production and supply.
