Indonesia Marks 80th Independence Day
JAKARTA – Indonesia, an archipelago of more than 270 million people and over 17,000 islands, today celebrated the 80th anniversary of its independence. “Hari Kemerdekaan” commemorates the proclamation of independence on August 17, 1945, by Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta and … Continue reading Indonesia Marks 80th Independence Day
IFA Rebounds as China’s Economy Shifts
BERLIN — The IFA – the world’s largest and oldest consumer electronics trade show – is back in full swing from September 5–10 in Berlin. Following a challenging period marked by pandemic-era declines in exhibitors (notably between 2020 and 2024), … Continue reading IFA Rebounds as China’s Economy Shifts
Hotels Sue Booking.com over ‘Best-Price’ Clauses
AMSTERDAM – More than 10,000 hotels across Europe have joined a landmark class-action lawsuit against Booking.com. They accuse the platform of imposing best-price (rate-parity) clauses for two decades—agreements that prevented hotels from offering lower prices on their own websites or … Continue reading Hotels Sue Booking.com over ‘Best-Price’ Clauses
Malaysia to Host Thailand‑ Cambodia Border Talks
KUALA LUMPUR/BANGKOK/PNOM PENH – Malaysia has been selected as the neutral venue for the upcoming General Border Committee (GBC) meeting between Thailand and Cambodia, slated for August 4–7, 2025 in Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian Armed Forces confirmed they will facilitate the … Continue reading Malaysia to Host Thailand‑ Cambodia Border Talks
Myanmar Junta Ends State of Emergency
NAYPYIDAW — Myanmar’s military junta on Thursday formally lifted a four-year state of emergency and announced the formation of a civilian-led interim government ahead of long-promised national elections. Despite the announcement, the country’s military chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, … Continue reading Myanmar Junta Ends State of Emergency