As Toxic Smog Reaches Dangerous Levels, Bangkok Closes All Public Schools
All 437 city-run public schools will be closed through Friday because of dangerous air quality that has overtaken the city.
Japan Imposes JPY1,000 Departure Tax on All Foreign Visitors
The JPY1,000 (US$9.22) fee went into effect on Monday and aims to raise funds to support the country's tourism sector.
What We Know So Far About the 152 Vietnamese Tourists Who Went Missing in Taiwan
The recent disappearance of 152 Vietnamese tourists in Taiwan has the potential to severely affect the visa application process for Vietnamese citizens in the future.
Thousands of Myanmar Women Are Trafficked for Forced Marriage in China: Report
The report was conducted by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Kachin Women’s Association Thailand (KWAT).
Chinese Scientist Claims to Have Created World’s First Gene-Edited Babies
Dr. He Jiankui’s declaration prompted a group of 122 scientists to issue a statement condemning his actions as “crazy.”
Taiwan Votes Against Marriage Equality in Referendum, but All Is Not Lost
While the voting result is a setback for Taiwan's progress on LGBTQ rights, there is still hope.
Taiwan Votes Against Marriage Equality in Referendum, but Not All Is Lost
While the voting result is a setback for Taiwan's progress on LGBTQ rights, there is still hope.
Dead Whale Found in Indonesia with Plastic Bottles, Bags, Flip-Flops in Stomach
A dead whale washed ashore in Indonesia this weekend with thirteen pounds of plastic in its stomach.
Asia's Latest Pokémon GO Icon Is a Taiwanese Grandpa Who Uses 11 Phones to Play
While many people spend their retired lives arranging flowers, playing chess, nurturing pet birds or yelling at cable news television, this Taiwanese man is devoting his golden years to catching Pokém...
Better Pay, Lower Costs in Vietnam Entice Taiwanese Workers Away From Home
Destinations such as Vietnam and India are enticing Taiwanese companies and workers to settle down.
Penguin Random House Will Open Its Southeast Asia Publishing Arm in Singapore
While Penguin Random House's distributing unit has already existed in Singapore, the establishment of a publishing arm could open up more opportunities for Southeast Asian writers.
Thailand Closes Famous Maya Bay Indefinitely to Save Coral Reef From Tourists
Maya Bay, a small beach on Thailand's Phi Phi Leh Island, has been a popular tourist destination since it appeared in the 2000 film The Beach starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
Taiwan Considers Opening Citizenship to Skilled Southeast Asian Workers
To address an aging population and loss of skilled workers to more affluent neighbor nations, Taiwan is debating policies that would make it easier for skilled workers from Southeast Asian countries t...
Grab, Uber Fined $9.5m in Singapore Over 'Anti-Competitive' Merger
The Grab and Uber merger from this past March led to an investigation over competition infringement conducted by Singapore's competition watchdog.
Bangkok Banned Street Vendors Last Year. Now, Merchants Are Fighting Back.
Last year, Bangkok's military junta imposed a ban on street vendors on the grounds of maintaining the city's "order and hygiene."
South Korea Imposes Ban on Sale of Coffee in Schools
The ban will be applied for both students and teachers.
KFC Bans Straws for All In-House Diners in Hong Kong and Macau
The move is the latest in a wave of Asian initiatives to combat plastic waste.
Chinese Bride Abandons Wedding Shoot to Give First-Aid to Traffic Victim
Like thousands of other Chinese couples, Xie Dan and her husband celebrated their wedding on August 18 — the day after Chinese Valentine's Day.
After Jakarta, Bangkok Is the Next Asian City That's Sinking Too Fast
Bangkok is one of three cities — along with Venice and New Orleans — which are sinking ten times more quickly than sea levels are rising.
High-Profile Chinese Monk Accused of Coercing Nuns Into Sex
The monk in question is currently the abbot of Longquan Monastery and the head of the Buddhist Association in China.