Chris Humphrey in Asia
[Photos] How One of Malaysia’s Last Nomadic Tribes Suffers From Societal Neglect
The semi-nomadic Batek, who live in Kuala Koh Village beside Peninsular Malaysia’s Taman Negara National Park, made global headlines recently after their community was torn apart by pollution, disease...
ASEAN Countries Confirm Bid to Co-Host FIFA World Cup 2034
On June 22, a meeting between representatives of ten ASEAN countries was held to discuss the prospect of co-hosting the FIFA World Cup.
The Startup That's Bringing Abandoned Bikes to Burmese Children
As ofo and oBike bumble towards bankruptcy, thousands of bicycles are finding their way to poor communities in Myanmar.
Hong Kong Transport Authorities Ban, Then Unban Ad Showing Gay Couple
The Cathay Pacific ad depicts two well-dressed gentlemen strolling hand-in-hand down the beach accompanied by the phrase "move beyond labels" as part of a larger inclusivity campaign.
Taiwan Becomes First in Asia to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
It's been an emotional week for Taiwan's same-sex couples.
[Photos] Huawei's New European-Inspired Campus Has Its Own Private Trams
The Chinese technology behemoth's new campus in Dongguan, north of Shenzen, consists of 12 different "towns," each designed to resemble iconic European cities such as Paris, London, Bruges and Granada...
Singapore Trials Growing Plants Atop Buses to Reduce Interior Heat
What appear to be slabs of golf course sod strewn across Singapore public buses are in fact part of a pilot program attempting to ascertain if green roofs for vehicles can reduce heat waste.
Thailand-Cambodia Railway Reopens After 45 Years
Traveling between the two ASEAN capitals is now a reality thanks to recent efforts by Thailand and Cambodia to reconnect their defunct railway.
Indonesian Theme Park Covers Breasts of Mermaid Statues, Citing 'Eastern Values'
Two mermaid statues in an Indonesian theme park were the latest victim of haphazard censorship.
Grab to Train Drivers to Detect Human Trafficking
Corporations and NGOs are working together to fight against human trafficking.
Jakarta Welcomes Indonesia's First-Ever MRT Line
Will the new MRT system end the city's hammajang traffic?
Hanoi's Legendary Pho Thin Opens Restaurant in Tokyo
Nguyen Trong Thin opened Pho Thin back in 1979. Since then, its reputation has grown steadily. Now, he’s set up his first franchise in Tokyo.
Thailand Is Sending Obese Cops to an Exercise Boot Camp to Get in Shape
Thailand is going all out to help its obese police officers shed their excess kilograms.
Thailand's Illegal Wildlife Trade is Open 'For All to See' on Facebook
Facebook is once again in the spotlight, this time for the rampant illegal wildlife trade being facilitated through its groups in Thailand.
In Thailand, Monks Ordain Trees to Protect Them Against Loggers
As development in Thailand is increasing, so is deforestation. Acres of forests are cleared for contract farming, habitats are torn down to make room for new factories, and soil is eroded, causing mas...
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.”
