Asia Pacific Focus

Will Taiwan give in to pressure and stop engaging with the world?

Following her return from a high-profile trip to Central America and the US, where she held intense discussions with US… Read More

April 8, 2023

Weekend getaway ideas: Unusual locations to visit in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore

It's time to organise a quick getaway to break up the monotony of daily life with a long weekend coming… Read More

April 7, 2023

Malaysians split over scrapping of mandatory death penalty

In a landmark move appreciated by scores of rights groups, the Malaysian parliament this week voted to remove the mandatory… Read More

April 7, 2023

Asia-Pacific Developing Economies Projected to Grow Rapidly in ’23: ADB

5 April, Manila, Philippines: According to the Asian Development Bank, the continued easing of pandemic restrictions will increase consumption, tourism,… Read More

April 5, 2023

Kolkata man is the world’s first human to be infected by ‘plant fungus’

A 61-year-old man in Kolkata, a city in India, is the world’s first human to be infected by a fungal… Read More

April 5, 2023

Sikkim: Massive avalanche hits Nathu La, seven dead and several feared trapped

At least seven tourists - four men, two women, and a child - were killed Tuesday after a devastating avalanche… Read More

April 5, 2023

Malaysia puts an end to mandatory death penalty for 11 serious crimes

In a landmark move hailed by a number of rights groups, the Malaysian parliament on Monday voted to remove the… Read More

April 4, 2023

Indonesia lowers VAT on electric vehicles from 11% to 1%

The Republic of Indonesia has lowered its value-add tax (VAT) on electric or battery-based electric vehicle sales from 11 per… Read More

April 3, 2023

Thailand Debates Elephant Tourism, Sparks Animal Welfare Concerns

As Thailand attempts to restore its tourism business in the wake of the pandemic, a fierce dispute has arisen regarding… Read More

April 2, 2023

UK joins Asia-Pacific CPTPP trade bloc that includes Japan and Australia

After almost two years of negotiations, Britain has joined the 11-member Asia-Pacific trade bloc that also includes Japan and Australia.… Read More

March 31, 2023

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