Malayan tiger teeters on ‘brink of extinction’ as spate of deaths sparks alarm
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Australia’s ‘monolingual mind’ widens its isolation from Asia
“Languages study has continued to deteriorate at alarming levels”, Australian education experts Louisa Field, Rachel Wilson and Ken Cruickshank revealed in a recent paper. This is in spite of broad recognition that mastering regional tongues is vital for Australia’s economic and geopolitical interests.
Why every single Japanese person might be surnamed Sato in 500 years
In just five centuries, every Japanese person will share the same family name: Sato.
Philippines-Japan troop pact 'launchpad' for more defense ties
MANILA -- The newly signed agreement allowing Japanese troops to visit the Philippines for joint drills and training is seen as a potential launchpad to develop a robust security partnership between the two countries, as tensions in the South China Sea, most of which is claimed by China, continue to simmer.
Laos central bank shake-up reveals forex crisis, China dependence
BANGKOK -- Two years after a shake-up at the central bank of Laos paved the way for Bounleua Sinxayvoravong to take over as its head, he has been removed by the communist government in the latest sign of trouble for the debt-strapped Southeast Asian country.
Travelers say these are the best—and worst—U.S. airports for on-time flights, cleanliness, restaurants and more
AirHelp, an air passenger rights company, released its 2024 AirHelp Score report on the best and worst airports around the world. The report ranked 239 airports from 69 countries, including the United States.