Foreign population hits record 4.28 million in Asia's 6th most populous country

Coconut farmer Sombat Chuekrod travelled more than 200km (120 miles) to join hundreds on the streets of Bangkok on Friday demanding that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank change how they deal with the developing world. Finance ministers, central bank governors and other top policymakers gathered this week in the Thai capital for the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings, as decision makers tackle an inflation crisis fuelled by the Iran war and other economic shocks. The message from...

Hadi also responds to reports on Akmal giving up Merlimau seat to PAS.

It follows Philippine authorities identifying 11 persons of interest linked to the attempted shipment.

A Hong Kong teenager has pleaded guilty to splashing acid on a woman visiting from Singapore in June 2025, leaving her with second-degree burns.

China and the Philippines recently traded accusations over the medical evacuation of a Philippine serviceman from a grounded naval vessel in the hotly disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. The incident has sparked renewed worries about potential armed skirmishes in a global artery of trade. But Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr was also quick to emphasise the economic dimensions of a major conflict. After a decade of rapid economic growth, the Philippines is facing...

'This shows how desperate PKR is to remain in power.'

In hindsight, it was only a matter of time before Esha Yusof joined the growing ranks of Malaysian shoppers being drawn to Chinese e-commerce giant Pinduoduo. Esha is a relative newcomer. She signed up in July, more than half a year after the platform launched in Malaysia – and has been smitten with it ever since. Rock-bottom prices, a vast range of products and seamless payments through a popular local e-wallet make it easy for the 32-year-old to spend an average of 500 ringgit (US$122) a month...

Agents facilitate pass extensions for scam syndicates seeking longer stays.

Debate over English's place in China's education system has resurfaced online after a popular math tutor called for the subject to be given less prominence in schools, arguing that most students rarely use the language after graduation and that learning it consumes too much of their time.

A Ledger crypto wallet bought at Singapore's Changi Airport contained a hidden spy implant, former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès said on Oct. 13 after taking the device apart.

Organised on October 16 at the Vietnamese Women's Museum, the Thanh Âm Di Sản (Sounds of Heritage) event provided a creative platform for FPT Polytechnic students to share local cultural and historical stories with the public.

Checks confirmed there were no explosives or hazardous materials, says state police chief.