Indonesia to deploy special police at courts to protect judges
Indonesia's National Police and Judicial Commission have agreed to deploy special police officers at courts to ...
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Thai economy could collapse without Myanmar workers, labour leader warns
Thailand’s economy could face severe disruption if Myanmar migrant workers were forced to return home, a labour rights leader has warned, urging the Thai government to overhaul a registration system that he says exposes workers to financial exploitation and potential threats from
NUP House members willing to disclose their amendments in proposed 2027 budget
House NUP members are willing to disclose the budget amendments they included in the proposed P7.2 trillion budget for 2027, Deputy =Speaker Ronaldo Puno of Antipolo said Thursday.
France braces for mass protests as trade unions join student demonstrations
PARIS, Nov 5 — Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to take to the streets across France on Thursday, as u...
China's Tsinghua University makes biggest jump among Asia's top 10 universities in QS ranking
Tsinghua University has climbed six places to secure the third spot in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027, marking the largest upward movement among the continent's top 10 institutions.
Taishin International Bank Opens Flagship Private Banking Branch in Southern Taiwan
Taishin International Bank (Taishin Bank) opened its flagship private banking branch in Kaohsiung's Asia New Bay ...
Piso, lumakas ng 50 sentimos at bumalik sa P62 level vs US$1
Bumawi ang halaga ng piso at muling tumungtong sa P62 level kada US dollar nitong Huwebes, isang araw matapos ang matagumpay na panalo ng Democratic Party sa midterm elections sa Amerika.
Ballon d’Or winner Kane commits to Bayern until 2029
MUNICH, Nov 5 — Harry Kane said he felt “right at home” after he signed a two-year extension at Bayern...
Thailand bans political handbook edited by exiled scholar
BANGKOK – Thai police have banned the importation of an academic book examining contemporary Thailand, edited by prominent political scientist Pavin Chachavalpongpun, citing concerns that its contents could threaten national security and public order. The ban, published in the Ro
China tightens grip on Asia's top universities as Singapore slips in QS rankings
Chinese universities continue to dominate the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027, with Tsinghua making the largest upward movement among the continent's top 10 institutions.
Indonesia pushes sago downstreaming to boost food self sufficiency
Minister of Industry Muhammad Sarmuji has called for downstream development of the national sago industry to increase ...
From Habibie to Prabowo: A history of wiretapping controversies involving Indonesian presidents
The communication surveillance scandal involving President Prabowo Subianto is the latest in a line of such incidents that have targeted his predecessors.
Who are the Cabinet members of BARMM chief Macacua’s admin?
The newly constituted Cabinet brings a mix of veteran lawmakers, technocrats, and legal professionals to lead the region's ministries and offices
PM Anwar: No reason to keep CSA secret, Cabinet to discuss disclosure tomorrow
MELAKA, Nov 5 — The government has no objection to disclosing the contents of the Confidence and Supply Agreement...
Human Rights Foundation condemns sentencing of Anon Nampa
Human Rights Foundation condemns sentencing of Anon Nampa The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) has issued a statement condemning the sentencing of human rights lawyer Anon Nampa to an additional 2 years and 8 months in prison on a royal defamation charge and calls for the unconditio
Singapore to impose $15M fines and arrest threats on firms linked to transboundary haze
Singapore's Parliament on Nov. 4 debated and passed amendments to the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, strengthening enforcement powers, increasing penalties and introducing tougher measures against companies linked to air pollution caused by forest fires.
2026 wage subsidy distribution awaits budget approval: Ministry
The Ministry of Manpower (Kemnaker) said the distribution of the fourth-quarter 2026 Wage Subsidy Assistance (BSU) was ...
Nilai teen tests positive for three drugs after dazed vaping video prompts police investigation
SEREMBAN, Nov 5 — A male secondary school student in Nilai has tested positive in a preliminary urine screening fo...
'Big chance' of Bato dela Rosa getting arrested, says NBI's Matibag
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag on Thursday expressed belief that there is a big possibility that embattled Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa will be located and arrested soon.
Thailand bans textbook on national security grounds
Thailand has banned a textbook about the country on national security grounds, with the book’s exiled editor saying on Thursday that it was outlawed over its content on the monarchy.
Thailand's 72-hour emergency bag advice leaves residents asking what they're fleeing
Thailand's call for every household to pack a 72-hour emergency bag has left many residents asking what they are preparing for, prompting its disaster agency to stress on Nov. 4 that the advice is not a war warning.
Indonesia redirects US$204 million to support poultry, corn farmers
The Indonesian government will reallocate Rp3.7 trillion (approximately US$204 million) to support small-scale poultry ...
Malaysia’s Chia Weijie-Teo Ee Yi reach Korea Open quarter-finals as Letshanaa exits
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — National professional men’s doubles pair Chia Weijie-Teo Ee Yi continued their impress...
Who’s next for Maharlika Fund after Joel Consing?
'Whatever we have achieved can only grow from here,' says Maharlika Investment Corporation's top boss, Joel Consing, who's set to step down on November 23
From Miss Thailand to fraud suspect: Charity scandal rocks Thailand
BANGKOK – A former Thai beauty queen who became one of the country’s most prominent charity figures is facing arrest after a court issued warrants for her and her husband over allegations that money donated to help disaster victims was diverted for personal use. Boom Panadda Wong
Bangkok-bound Dreamliner forced to dump fuel and turn back as cockpit window cracks
A Thai Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner bound for Bangkok returned to Shanghai and made an emergency landing on Nov. 4 after its pilots spotted a crack in a cockpit window shortly after takeoff.
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