Thailand’s same-sex unions, Filipinos in Iceland, Singapore’s hawkers: 7 Asia highlights
From Thailand legalising same-sex marriage to a forgotten war in Myanmar, here are a few highlights from SCMP's recent Asia ...
Thailand denies mistreating detained gambling tycoon wanted by China
Thailand denies abusing a jailed gambling tycoon fighting extradition to China over charges he ran illegal online gambling operations in Southeast Asia, the country's justice minister said on Tuesday.
Chinese consumers can’t get enough of durian, a fruit so pungent it’s banned in Southeast Asian airports
Southeast Asians have a love-hate relationship with durians, sometimes called the “king of fruits”. Its spiky exterior masks ...
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Environmental Health Groups Seek FDA-Thailand’s Action to Stop Export of Cosmetics Containing Mercury
Call for Action Triggered by the Discovery of more Mercury-laden Cosmetics being Sold Online 27 January 2025, Quezon City. ...
Detained tycoon She Zhijiang, who says he spied for China, alleges abuse in Thai jail
A jailed gambling tycoon fighting extradition to China received "inhumane treatment" in a Thai prison after saying he was a ...
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Beyond beaches: Strengthening Philippine tourism for global competitiveness
THE Philippines' tourism sector has experienced significant growth in 2024, marking an all-time high revenue of $12.97 billion and welcoming nearly 5.95 million international visitors. This ...
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Philippines to Double its FA-50 and A-29B Super Tucanos Fleets
The Philippines currently operates 12 FA-50PHs and six A-29B Super Tucanos, which will be doubled with the new acquisitions ...
Exclusive-Gambling tycoon abused in Thai jail after saying he spied for China, lawyers say
A jailed gambling tycoon fighting extradition to China received "inhumane treatment" in a Thai prison after saying he was a ...
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DOST, Thai counterpart meet to expand sci-tech collab
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) officials held a scientific visit to Thailand on Wednesday to boost ...
Hundreds of same-sex couples wed as Thailand’s landmark marriage bill takes effect
Hundreds of same-sex couples are tying the knot across Thailand on Thursday as the country becomes the first in Southeast ...