Muted response as hunger strikers hit 50 days
Two young protesters entered the 50th day of a hunger strike for bail rights and judicial reform on Wednesday, but in the run-up to an election and with the government cracking down on dissent, the response to their marathon action has been muted.Continue Reading
Chinese ships cut Internet of Taiwan’s outlying islands
Wang Chung-ming, the head of Lienchiang County, as the Matsu Islands are officially called, said that he and the legislator from the region went to Taipei shortly after the Internet broke down to ask for help, and were told they would get priority in any future Internet backup plans. Taiwan’sContinue Reading
As Johor floods push up prices of Malaysia produce, Singapore vegetable sellers turn to other sources
“There is very little stock, and the vegetables that do come in aren’t in good condition because of the bad weather,” says a wet market stall owner. Continue Reading
Commentary: Call by China foreign minister for ASEAN to stay clear of power rivalry highlights tricky balancing act for region
Some Southeast Asian leaders have said they will not take sides in the US-China conflict – but if pushed, it is not unlikely they will do so according to national interests, says Oh Ei Sun.Continue Reading
Rubber-duck calendar a 112 offence
A court has jailed a man for two years for selling satirical calendars featuring yellow rubber ducks that prosecutors said defamed the royal family.Continue Reading
Seoul approved Poland’s export of howitzers with South Korean parts to Ukraine, official says
South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol said at the time that South Korea, a US ally, had not provided any weapons. His administration says it has no plans to change that policy. Yoon has said South Korean law makes it difficult to directly sell weapons to countries in active conflict. SeoulContinue Reading
Thai man jailed for insulting king over duck calendar
Critics say it’s a chilling display of laws which ban anything considered an insult to the monarchy.Continue Reading
Ageism a discriminatory drag on China’s productivity
China’s aging population presents many challenges for its economy, including a shrinking workforce and increased pressure on the healthcare and pension systems. It also further complicates China’s aspirations to shift towards a consumption-driven growth model, as older individuals tend to save more and spend less compared to those in younger generations. In response to this demographic […]Continue Reading
Prawit: I’m the best choice for reconciliation
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, who is also the leader of the coalition-core Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), says he is the best man to promote national reconciliation and coordinate national development between politicians and the elite.Continue Reading
Gen Prawit: I’m the best choice for national reconciliation
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, who is also the leader of the coalition-core Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), says he is the best man to promote national reconciliation and coordinate national development between politicians and the elite.Continue Reading