Foreign-backed nickel hub in Indonesia causing mass deforestation: Report
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Bangladesh’s China-backed naval dock heightens power play in India’s backyard
In March, a satellite image of the dry dock was released on social media platform X by Damien Symon, a researcher with global intelligence research network The Intel Lab.
Philippines Closes Schools as Heat Soars to ‘Danger’ Level
The Philippines closed all public schools on Monday and Tuesday because of dangerously high temperatures, moving classes online in a country where schools are typically shut because of tropical storms.
Vietnam's tourism hot spot becomes foreign investment hub
TOKYO -- With its emerald green ocean and moss-covered islets, the world heritage site of Halong Bay in northern Vietnam is one of the country's most popular destinations, attracting tourists from around the world. In 2023, it welcomed about 2.6 million foreign visitors, accounting for 21% of Vietnam's total inbound tourists.
Singapore's Marina Bay Sands to build fourth tower by 2029
SINGAPORE -- Marina Bay Sands, Singapore's iconic casino and hotel resort, is set to begin expanding its downtown property after being held back by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shipping giant Maersk confirms it chartered ship that collided with Baltimore bridge
Danish shipping giant Maersk on Tuesday confirmed it had chartered the container ship which crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the U.S. city of Baltimore in the early hours of the morning.
Fire elite: India blasts into the MIRV nuke club
India’s latest Agni-5 test cements its place in the elite circle of global powers with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology, a significant step in improving nuclear deterrence vis-a-vis China and Pakistan.
Philippine retailers frustrated as customs backups delay imports
MANILA -- Philippine customs snarls causing import delays that can last a year are giving retailers headaches, even as the government hopes to attract more foreign companies by amending laws protecting domestic industries.