India Urges Fair Elections in Myanmar
NEW DELHI – India called for “free, fair and inclusive” elections in Myanmar, aligning itself rhetorically with international concerns over a vote planned by the country’s military rulers amid civil war, widespread repression and the exclusion of large parts of … Continue reading India Urges Fair Elections in Myanmar
ASEAN’s MICE Comeback: Singapore Leads
SINGAPORE – By 2025, the once-silent convention halls of Southeast Asia are busy again. From Singapore’s waterfront expo centres to new airports rising on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, the region’s MICE industry — meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions — … Continue reading ASEAN’s MICE Comeback: Singapore Leads
Korean Tourists Reconsider Southeast Asia Trips
SEOUL — For years, Southeast Asia has been a favored escape for South Korean travelers seeking affordable beaches, historic temples, and convenient short-haul flights. But in recent months, a wave of violent crime reports — most prominently in Cambodia — … Continue reading Korean Tourists Reconsider Southeast Asia Trips
Toxic mines put Southeast Asia’s rivers at risk
THA TON, Thailand – For most of her life, 59-year-old farmer Tip Kamlue has irrigated her fields in northern Thailand with the waters of the Kok River, which flows down from neighbouring Myanmar before joining with the Mekong River that … Continue reading Toxic mines put Southeast Asia’s rivers at risk
700 Foreigners Flee Myanmar Cybercrime Crackdown
BANGKOK — Nearly 700 foreign nationals have fled Myanmar into Thailand after a military operation targeted KK Park, a Chinese-backed enclave notorious for large-scale cybercrime and human trafficking, Thai authorities announced. The Thai army reported detaining 677 individuals—618 men and … Continue reading 700 Foreigners Flee Myanmar Cybercrime Crackdown