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7 Most Stunning Beaches In Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia has no shortage of dreamy beaches, but these seven take beach getaway to a whole new level.
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Here Is Why Vietnam Is Emerging As Southeast Asia's Hottest Tourist Destination
The surge in foreign tourists has been driven by favourable visa regulations, tourism promotion programs and prestigious international tourism awards
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Explainer: What Are Southeast Asia's Scam Centres And Why Are They Being Dismantled?
Scam centres that operated along the Thai-Myanmar border for years have drawn fresh attention after the high-profile abduction and release of a Chinese actor in Thailand.
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Electrocuted, Whipped, Tortured: The Reality Of Southeast Asia Scam Centres
An untold number of Africans are trafficked to Southeast Asia and forced to work in scam centres far from home.
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'Work Paused On Asian Highway Due To Myanmar Situation': S Jaishankar
A game changer in India's neighbourhood policy in engaging with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will be the completion of the India-Myanmar-Thailand (IMT) Highway.
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AI Set To Replace Humans In 4,000 Roles In Southeast Asia's Largest Bank
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that AI is likely to affect nearly 40% of all jobs worldwide.
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Lung Connect India Foundation Advocates For Lung Cancer Awareness And Treatment Options
By raising awareness, championing patient rights, and empowering advocates, LCIF is pioneering a transformative approach to lung cancer support in India and Southeast Asia.
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Nearly 2,000 LGBTQ Couples Wed As Thailand's Equal Marriage Law Takes Effect
Almost 2,000 same-sex and transgender couples married in Thailand on Thursday as the kingdom's equal marriage law went into effect in a first for Southeast Asia.
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"The Sea Took My Daughter": Thousands Mark 20 Years Of Indian Ocean Tsunami
Survivors and families of victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami 20 years ago visited mass graves, lit candles and comforted one another across Southeast and South Asia in ceremonies on Thursday to mark the disaster that killed some 230,000 people.
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'Eyelash Viper', Leaf-Nosed Bat Among New Species In Biodiversity Hotspot
A viper with scales that look like eyelashes and a leaf-nosed bat are among dozens of new species identified in Southeast Asia's Mekong region last year, WWF said Monday.
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Study Warns Saltwater Intrusion Threatens Global Coastal Groundwater by 2100
A NASA-DOD study indicates that by 2100, 77% of global coastal aquifers will face saltwater intrusion due to rising sea levels and reduced groundwater recharge. This phenomenon, caused by shifting fresh and saltwater dynamics, threatens water quality, agriculture, and infrastructure. Low-lying regions, including Southeast Asia, the U.S. Eastern Sea...
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Indonesia Calls Apple’s $100-Million Investment Offer Unfair
Apple’s proposal to invest $100 million in Indonesia hasn’t met “fairness” principles, a top government official said. The latest comments indicate more hurdles ahead for Apple as it seeks to lift a ban on selling its flagship iPhone 16 in Southeast Asia’s largest economy.
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Philippines VP Sara Duterte Threatens To Have President Ferdinand Marcos Jr Assassinated
The widening rift between the two most powerful political families in the Philippines became public after the Southeast Asian nation's Vice President Sara Duterte said that she would have President Ferdinand Marcos Jr assassinated.
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India Blocks 17,000 WhatsApp Accounts Of Hackers From South-East Asia
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) and Department of Telecommunication (DoT) have blocked at least 17,000 WhatsApp accounts used by cyber criminals from Southeast Asia, it was announced on Thursday.
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Disney Bets on Korean and Japanese Originals in Asia Growth Push
Disney is focusing on select Asian markets to help scale up the local subscriber base and draw international viewership, while cutting content investment in Southeast Asia. Its India operation merged with Reliance Industries’s media business to form a joint venture called JioStar.
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7 Most Stunning Beaches In Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia has no shortage of dreamy beaches, but these seven take beach getaway to a whole new level.
-
Here Is Why Vietnam Is Emerging As Southeast Asia's Hottest Tourist Destination
The surge in foreign tourists has been driven by favourable visa regulations, tourism promotion programs and prestigious international tourism awards
-
Explainer: What Are Southeast Asia's Scam Centres And Why Are They Being Dismantled?
Scam centres that operated along the Thai-Myanmar border for years have drawn fresh attention after the high-profile abduction and release of a Chinese actor in Thailand.
-
Electrocuted, Whipped, Tortured: The Reality Of Southeast Asia Scam Centres
An untold number of Africans are trafficked to Southeast Asia and forced to work in scam centres far from home.
-
'Work Paused On Asian Highway Due To Myanmar Situation': S Jaishankar
A game changer in India's neighbourhood policy in engaging with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will be the completion of the India-Myanmar-Thailand (IMT) Highway.
-
AI Set To Replace Humans In 4,000 Roles In Southeast Asia's Largest Bank
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that AI is likely to affect nearly 40% of all jobs worldwide.
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Lung Connect India Foundation Advocates For Lung Cancer Awareness And Treatment Options
By raising awareness, championing patient rights, and empowering advocates, LCIF is pioneering a transformative approach to lung cancer support in India and Southeast Asia.
-
Nearly 2,000 LGBTQ Couples Wed As Thailand's Equal Marriage Law Takes Effect
Almost 2,000 same-sex and transgender couples married in Thailand on Thursday as the kingdom's equal marriage law went into effect in a first for Southeast Asia.
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"The Sea Took My Daughter": Thousands Mark 20 Years Of Indian Ocean Tsunami
Survivors and families of victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami 20 years ago visited mass graves, lit candles and comforted one another across Southeast and South Asia in ceremonies on Thursday to mark the disaster that killed some 230,000 people.
-
'Eyelash Viper', Leaf-Nosed Bat Among New Species In Biodiversity Hotspot
A viper with scales that look like eyelashes and a leaf-nosed bat are among dozens of new species identified in Southeast Asia's Mekong region last year, WWF said Monday.
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Study Warns Saltwater Intrusion Threatens Global Coastal Groundwater by 2100
A NASA-DOD study indicates that by 2100, 77% of global coastal aquifers will face saltwater intrusion due to rising sea levels and reduced groundwater recharge. This phenomenon, caused by shifting fresh and saltwater dynamics, threatens water quality, agriculture, and infrastructure. Low-lying regions, including Southeast Asia, the U.S. Eastern Sea...
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Indonesia Calls Apple’s $100-Million Investment Offer Unfair
Apple’s proposal to invest $100 million in Indonesia hasn’t met “fairness” principles, a top government official said. The latest comments indicate more hurdles ahead for Apple as it seeks to lift a ban on selling its flagship iPhone 16 in Southeast Asia’s largest economy.
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Philippines VP Sara Duterte Threatens To Have President Ferdinand Marcos Jr Assassinated
The widening rift between the two most powerful political families in the Philippines became public after the Southeast Asian nation's Vice President Sara Duterte said that she would have President Ferdinand Marcos Jr assassinated.
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India Blocks 17,000 WhatsApp Accounts Of Hackers From South-East Asia
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) and Department of Telecommunication (DoT) have blocked at least 17,000 WhatsApp accounts used by cyber criminals from Southeast Asia, it was announced on Thursday.
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Disney Bets on Korean and Japanese Originals in Asia Growth Push
Disney is focusing on select Asian markets to help scale up the local subscriber base and draw international viewership, while cutting content investment in Southeast Asia. Its India operation merged with Reliance Industries’s media business to form a joint venture called JioStar.
