Thailand allows more Myanmar refugees to work legally

With many Cambodian workers leaving Thailand, employers here are facing acute labour shortages. Starting October 1, Myanmar refugees living in temporary border shelters are allowed to work in 43 provinces across Thailand. Since the flight of many...

From Plate to Trash: The Cost of Asia-Pacific’s Mounting Food Waste

A volunteer suggests a family to save food at a community restaurant in Jiangsu Province, China. Photo by Xinhua/CGTN PHNOM PENH — As the world marks the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on September 29, the stark paradox...

Ditch Phuket’s crowds for these beautiful Thailand islands instead

With miles of golden sand beaches stretching along its western flank; gorgeous temples, mosques and churches dotted around the villages and hillsides; internationally revered Michelin restaurants; a culturally rich and recently regenerated old...

Suphajee vows to maintain farm price stability, cut living costs, boost rice exports

Easing household expenses – “Blue Flag” expansion and drug-price liberalisation Under the government’s agenda, the Commerce Ministry is prioritising practical relief for household expenses through both short-term and sustainable measures,...

Rotary Club of Camas-Washougal supports solar power project in Ghana

Randal Friedman and Deborah Nagano were offered a $400 refund by Elemental Energy earlier this year after the Portland-based company confirmed that one of the solar panels at their Camas residence had died. But Friedman wasn’t interested in taking...

Alipay+ expands global connectivity

THE global payments gateway of Ant International, Alipay+, announced an expanded digital ecosystem connecting more than 100 countries and regions, enabling 1.8 billion users from 40 international payment partners to transact seamlessly while...

How did White House respond to Trump losing out on Nobel Peace Prize?

Despite his campaigning, Donald Trump missed out on winning the Nobel Peace Prize, with the award instead going to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. According to the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Machado was chosen “for her tireless...

Peace broker, arms supplier: China's dual roles in a deadly conflict

The Chinese military planes touched down in Cambodia over three days in June, weeks before a simmering border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand exploded into war. The aircraft were Y-20s, known as Chubby Girls in China for their wide body and...

Authorities and NGOs Unite to Protect Vulnerable Students

Students are playing the playground at school in Poi Pet city. Photo by Zul Rorvy. PHNOM PENH – Local authorities in Poipet joined hands with NGOs to mark International Day to Protect Education from Attack. The event, at the Damnok Toek...

Ascott Accelerates Oakwood Signings To Capture Rising Demand For Bleisure Travel, Launches Heartfelt Culinary Campaign To Celebrate The Brand’s Commitment To Comfort And Connection

Secures 16 Oakwood signings in 2024, reflecting a 30% year-on-year growth Adds four new Oakwood Premier properties in Adelaide, Bali, Shenzhen and Singapore Adds Bali to Oakwood’s growing portfolio of resort destinations, which includes Batam,...

Thailand to Legalize 700,000 Undocumented Workers from 4 Nations

BANGKOK — Thailand will open a 15-day registration window from October 15-29 for an estimated 500,000 to 700,000 undocumented migrant workers from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam, allowing them to legally stay and work in the country for up...

US-led Intelligence Sharing To Combat Crime Along Lao, Thai Borders

By Vijian Paramasivam PHNOM PENH, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Law enforcement officials from the United States, Thailand, and Laos are collaborating to share intelligence in tackling rising transnational crimes along Southeast Asia’s borders,...

EinStrong’s 'ESi Mom' brings predictable support and opportunity to single mothers in Nepal's Koshi

A steady, conditional cash allowance is quietly reshaping household stability and children's schooling for single mothers across Koshi Province. The ESi Mom program, operating in multiple wards of Barahakshetra Municipality, delivers modest weekly...

308 recipients of National Youth Achievement gold award urged to lead by example

SINGAPORE – Despite having juvenile idiopathic arthritis, an autoimmune disease that makes his joints inflamed, stiff and swollen, Mr Luke Quek pushed on to complete an 18-month programme to help young people with special needs. On Oct 6, he was...

Trump will learn if he has won Nobel Peace Prize for Gaza deal TODAY: Netanyahu posts AI image of President with medal as Donald complains Obama got it for 'doing nothing'

Benjamin Netanyahu has posted an AI image of himself presenting Donald Trump with a Nobel Peace Prize medallion amid mounting speculation that the US president could win the award today. The image, posted on the Israeli prime minister's X account,...

M.S. Swaminathan proved science needs a seat at the political high table

In his autobiography, I Too Had a Dream (2005), Kurien recalls an incident from 1970: Jagjivan Ram, the minister of agriculture and irrigation, wanted Kurien’s help to set up a private dairy in his constituency of Sasaram in Bihar. But Kurien said...

Donald Trump claims Nobel Peace Prize winner told him he should have won it

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video It’s fair to say Donald Trump has been left feeling snubbed after he failed to win the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. The US president was...

From Gold to Beaches: Thailand’s Gold–Baht Conundrum

The Thailand gold–baht conundrum highlights how booming gold exports strengthen the currency but weaken tourism competitiveness. Economists warn of “Dutch Disease” effects as Thailand’s invisible exports lose ground. BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s...

Graham Nash: 'I love playing in Cork and my late mother came to a show there'

Graham Nash looks the picture of health when he pops up on our Zoom call. "I feel good for 83," he admits.Born in Blackpool but raised in Salford in Manchester, what does Nash makes of fellow Mancunians Oasis touring America after a long absence?...

The Retreat of the Southwest Monsoon and the Weather Conditions Typically Experienced in the Post-Monsoon Period

Dr Kyaw (Meteorology School) The transition of the monsoon season’s normally warm and humid weather to a slightly cooler and moister meteorological state, as the monsoon period nears its end, is a natural pre-indication that the region is...