ASEAN’s Next Act: A Young Region Positions Itself
NEW YORK – By the end of this decade, ASEAN is projected to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, a shift driven by a youthful population, fast-urbanizing cities and accelerating digital adoption. Economists at the World Bank and the International Monetary … Continue reading ASEAN’s Next Act: A Young Region Positions Itself
Earthquake of 6.1 Magnitude Felt Across Taiwan
TAIPEI – A strong earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan on Wednesday evening, rattling buildings across the island and prompting emergency alerts, though officials said there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. The quake, which occurred at 5:47 p.m. … Continue reading Earthquake of 6.1 Magnitude Felt Across Taiwan
A New Year, and the Question of Our Common Future
As the year ends, we wish our readers peaceful holidays and a hopeful New Year. But the arrival of 2026 invites more than celebration; it asks for reflection. History offers a clear lesson: human and economic progress is fragile where … Continue reading A New Year, and the Question of Our Common Future
Philippines Tourism Board Wins Two Asia Awards
SINGAPORE — The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the state agency tasked with marketing the country as a travel and meetings destination, has won two major honors at the Travel Daily Media (TDM) Travel Trade Excellence Awards Asia 2025, a … Continue reading Philippines Tourism Board Wins Two Asia Awards
Cambodia Accuses Thailand of Airstrikes
KUALA LUMPUR/BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH – By the time regional diplomats gathered in Kuala Lumpur on Monday to search for a way out of the latest Thailand–Cambodia border crisis, the fighting on the ground had already resumed. Within hours of Thailand’s foreign … Continue reading Cambodia Accuses Thailand of Airstrikes