Tag: Southeast Asia
Malaysia Requests Gag Order on Ex-PM’s Bid to Reveal Royal Document
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak of Malaysia is at the center of a legal storm as the country's attorney-general's chambers have taken the unprecedented step of requesting a gag order on discussions related to...
Indonesia’s Plan to Develop 75 GW of Renewable Energy by 2036
Indonesia has set a goal to develop 75 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy with the help of international investors in the next 15 years. This commitment was made by President Prabowo Subianto's climate envoy,...
31 Thai Boat Crew Members Allegedly Taken into Myanmar
Thai navy patrol vessels recently arrived in Ranong after rescuing crew members from Thai trawlers that were targeted by three Myanmar ships. The Myanmar navy patrol boat opened fire on a group of Thai...
Prime Minister’s Upcoming Trip to Kuala Lumpur Emphasizes ‘Inclusivity’
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is gearing up for a trip to Kuala Lumpur to attend the 46th Asean Summit. The theme for this year's summit is "Inclusivity and Sustainability," and leaders from various countries...
Scrapping Regional Elections: Indonesia President’s Authoritarian Echo
President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia has raised eyebrows with his proposal to eliminate one of the country's two national elections in a bid to save costs and streamline the electoral process. This controversial move...
Deadly Grenade Attack at Tak Fair: 3 Killed, Many Injured
At least three lives were tragically lost, and many others were left injured following a deadly grenade attack at the Red Cross Doi Loyfa fair in Umphang district, Tak province, late on Friday night....
Reduced Jail Terms for 180 Ex-Terror Group Members in Indonesia
Reduced Jail Terms for 180 Ex-Terror Group Members in IndonesiaIndonesia's National Counterterrorism Agency has unveiled a groundbreaking move to recommend shortened prison sentences for over 180 former Jemaah Islamiyah members, aiming to pave the...
Thai ESG Funds Thrive in 2024: A Look at the Boom
Thai ESG Funds Thrive in 2024: A Look at the BoomThai ESG mutual funds have experienced a significant surge in popularity among investors in 2024, with net assets under management (AUM) for the category...
Tourist Electrocuted in Phuket: Safety Tips for Travelers
American Tourist Dies in Phuket Tragedy: Electrical Safety Tips for TravelersTragedy struck in Phuket when a New Yorker tourist lost his life in a shocking incident that unfolded on a seemingly ordinary night out....
