Busload of Indian Tourists in Nepal Plunges Into River, Killing at Least 27
At least 27 people died in Nepal on Friday when a tour bus fell into a gorge and went into the Marsyangdi River in the central district of Tanahun.
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Pilgrims among dozens killed in two separate bus accidents in Pakistan
Pakistan’s leaders expressed sorrow over the road accidents, frequent occurrences in the country largely due to poor infrastructure.
Yen carry trade to grow once volatility ebbs, strategists say
TOKYO -- The big yen carry trade partially responsible for the selloff in Japanese stocks earlier this month will likely reemerge once volatility subsides, strategists say.
How Asean anchors Vietnam’s diplomatic dance between China and the West
“Asean has, to some extent, increased Vietnam’s diplomatic room for manoeuvring when dealing with China,” said Huong Le Thu, deputy director of the International Crisis Group’s Asia programme. “Vietnam’s initial hope was to set its territorial disputes with China in the context of a multilateral dispute” between Beijing and members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, she said.
Disney sees digital engagement as way into new markets, brand officer says
ANAHEIM, California -- U.S. entertainment group Walt Disney hopes to use digital engagement to reach more fans, the company's chief brand officer Asad Ayaz said in response to questions about how the company can expand into countries without a Disney theme park or where film screenings are restricted.
Philippines eases digital bank cap as industry fights for profits
MANILA -- Years after the first group of digital banks began operating in the Philippines, the country's central bank has opened the door for others to enter the market. However, with the frontrunners still struggling to make profits and manage credit risk, experts are divided over the prospects for new entrants and the industry as a whole.
What do the Taliban’s new rules mean for Afghans?
Afghanistan’s Taliban government formally adopts a set of morality laws, including requiring women to cover their faces.
Will Thailand’s new PM seek Chinese funding for land bridge? Definitely, maybe
The speculation came as the country’s youngest prime minister – who turned 38 on Wednesday – mentioned the “deep and friendly relationship” between the two countries at her first press conference on August 18, a gesture seen as presaging more cooperation.