Ishiba has always ranked high in opinion polls asking who would be most suitable as the next prime minister. Therefore, the latest survey is believed to reflect public approval of his victory in the LDP presidential election.
Thousands of ride-hailing drivers are currently not considered official employees due to the absence of labour contracts.
In a statement issued after former transport minister S. Iswaran was sentenced to 12 months’ jail, PM Wong said he was disappointed and saddened by Iswaran’s political career ending in such fashion.
The Indonesian Textile Association (API) has blamed the stagnation of the textile industry for increasing influx of imports that negatively affect the local manufacturing.
Singapore became the first country in the world to convert all its street lamps into smart ones under a remote control and monitoring system (RCMS) in 2023
According to travel data firm Forwardkeys, the number of flight bookings from China to Thailand during the holiday period increased 250 per cent year-on-year.
Economists blamed the five-month deflation on weak purchasing power or demand-related pressure.
The girl group’s dedicated fan base, known as Bunnies, announced plans to file a complaint against Hybe’s top executives for breach of trust. The complaint stems from concerns over the company’s handling of NewJeans’ promotions and achievements.
Pchum Ben, or the Festival of the Ancestors, one of the biggest and most important festivals in Cambodia, is being celebrated across the country.
The monthly per capita household income (PCHI) threshold for each subsidy tier will be raised by SGD$100 to $800. PCHI is the total household income divided by the number of family members living under the same roof.
Floodwaters ravaged buildings and equipment and many schools are still closed, with the provincial Education and Sports Department unable to say when they might reopen.
The new Cabinet will focus its efforts on restoration and reconstruction in the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and the vitalisation of local economies, among other issues.
Officials have confirmed the tragic loss of 25 lives in a school bus fire in Pathum Thani; the bus was among three chartered by Uthai Thani school for trip to Ayutthaya.
The laid-back, deadpan vibe coupled with the quirky sound effects and catchy dance moves have taken social media by storm.
Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chulalongkorn University have co-organised a seminar in Bangkok, discussing ways to step up Việt Nam-Thailand cooperation through their three-connection strategy.
Malaysia ranked 33rd out of 133 countries in the 2024 Global Innovation Index (GII) – the highest achievement since 2016, according to Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation Chang Lih Kang.
A rapid appreciation of the Thai baht (THB) is hitting exports and tourism, the Bank of Thailand has said.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos has inaugurated the first factory for electric vehicle (EV) batteries in the Southeast Asian nation, calling it the "future" of clean energy.
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