Thailand aims to surpass pre-Covid tourist levels, even as Chinese travellers slow to return
The government is collaborating with travel companies and launching a campaign to promote Thai culture and lesser-known destinations.
India’s ‘strategic patience’ with Maldives appears to pay off – are they allies again?
During President Mohamed Muizzu’s visit to New Delhi, both sides announced partnerships in areas such as currency swap and port development.
China’s ex-justice minister Tang Yijun faces corruption charges and is expelled from party
Tang, who is accused of helping family members obtain business deals and taking bribes, will be indicted, anti-corruption agency says.
Notice on plastic bags raises question over future of waste-charging scheme in Hong Kong
Public housing residents told free plastic bags handed out under scheme that was never implemented will not be used in any future programmes.
China should make its economy work for its youth
As China’s Gen Z opt for more experience-based consumer choices, policymakers must step in to help them support the traditional economy too.
Israel starts ground operations in southwest Lebanon as Iran delivers warning
Israeli military operations in Lebanon continue as UN officials lament ‘catastrophic’ humanitarian impact of conflict.
Koala leads Australia police on merry, slow-speed chase through railway station
Video showed the koala ambling through Sydney’s Casula station in the early morning, at times coming dangerously close to the platform edge.
China aid agency commits emergency medical supplies to Lebanon amid worsening conflict
On Tuesday, Israeli military says it killed Suhail Hussein Husseini, the logistics commander of Hezbollah’s Beirut Headquarters.
Philippines attempts to woo arms manufacturers with ‘self-reliant defence’ push
The new law comes as the Philippine navy began joint drills near Taiwan with counterparts from Australia, Canada, France, Japan and the US.
Indonesia bans Temu over fears Chinese shopping giant will ‘destroy’ local SMEs
Indonesian authorities say allowing Temu to operate will result in cheap goods flooding the country and squeezing out small traders.