Singapore to Ban New Private Vehicles From 2018
Singapore’s government announced on Monday that it plans to freeze the number of private cars on its streets from 2018.
President Trump to Visit Da Nang, Hanoi for Official Meetings in November
US President Donald Trump will visit two cities in Vietnam during his upcoming stay in November.
Thailand-Cambodia Stretch of Pan-Asia Railway Nearing Completion
Cambodia and Thailand are set to hold a ceremony early next year to celebrate the official opening of the much-delayed railway that will connect Phnom Penh and Bangkok.
Oxford Strips Aung San Suu Kyi of Human Rights Honor Over Rohingya Crisis
Amid criticism of her remarks on Myanmar’s Rohingya crisis, Aung San Suu Kyi will be stripped of the Freedom of the City of Oxford.
Korean Peninsula Tension Could Negatively Impact Vietnam Economy
Vietnam and Japan will see a drop in their credit quality should the military conflict on the Korean peninsula come to a head, according to rating agency Moody’s.
After 24 Years in Operation, English-Language Newspaper Cambodia Daily Closed on September 4
Cambodia's leading English-language newspaper, The Cambodia Daily, closed on September 4 after 24 years in service.
Japan is Running Out of Samurai, Ninja Due to Tourism Boom
Japan is being challenged by an unexpected shortage of both samurai and ninja, and this is not a joke.
China Surpasses US, EU to Become World's Largest Solar Power Producer
China has jumped ahead of both the US and Europe in the solar energy field, having reached and then surpassed its 2020 solar power target three years ahead of schedule.
Thailand Dreams of Constructing Massive Canal Linking Indian, Pacific Oceans
A number of influential Thai businesses and public figures are pushing for the construction of a massive shipping canal across Thailand's south, which would be one of Asia's most ambitious infrastruct...
Cambodia's 'Beating Heart,' the Tonle Sap Lake, Is Slowly Dying
Southeast Asia’s largest lake, the Tonle Sap in Cambodia, is under threat from dams, climate change and overfishing.
China Wows Netizens With Panda-Shaped Solar Panel Farm
After Kung Fu Panda, China's national animal is sweeping netizens off their feet again - this time as a pioneer in the country’s renewable energy industry.
Malaysia Bans Viral Hit 'Despacito' From State TV, Radio Stations
It’s official: the Malaysian government has banned Despacito from playing on state TV channels and radio stations.
Cambodian Widow Believes Young Cow Is Reincarnation of Dead Husband
Cambodia’s social media scene is buzzing over a cow which a local villager strongly believes to be the reincarnation of her dead husband.
Bangkok Professor Uses Social Media to Save Thailand's Old Train Stations From Demolition
A Bangkok-based university lecturer is raising awareness of the need to save historic railway stations from bulldozers.
Muji Hotels to Open First in China, Then Japan
With three new hotels in the making, Japan's minimalist homeware brand Muji appears to be branching out to the hospitality business.
Religious Groups in Malaysia, Indonesia Call for Starbucks Boycott Over LGBT Support
Muslim organizations in Malaysia and Indonesia have called for a boycott of local Starbucks over the corporation's support for LGBT rights.
Starbucks Japan to Open in 100-Year-Old Kyoto Townhouse
Starbucks is attempting to merge its coffee culture with Japan's century-old traditions in the chain’s newest Kyoto location.
Vietnam's Work Environment Is Asia’s Most Gender-Diverse: Report
Gender diversity throughout corporations in Asia is very low, but Vietnam has the continent's largest percentage of women in its boardrooms.
China Reveals Plan to Grow Potatoes on the Moon
As part of next year’s Chang’e-4 mission, Chinese scientists plan to grow potatoes inside a moon-bound mini-ecosystem.
'Brain Drain' Is Taking Its Toll on ASEAN Workforce and Economy: Study
Highly skilled members of the ASEAN workforce are pursuing more lucrative opportunities outside of their home countries.
