Thailand has become the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize same sex unions. The Thai King signed a marriage equality bill into law that will come into effect on the 22nd of January next year. The historic move marks the culmination of years of campaigning for marriage equality. Watch in for more details!

Thailand: First South East Asian Nation To Recognise Same-Sex Marriage

Last year, the Philippines became Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economy, overtaking Vietnam and Malaysia. Three big factors helped the economy top the growth chart: consumption, services and investment. Gross domestic product expanded 5.6%, surpassing the Bloomberg estimate of 5.5%.

The Philippines becomes Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economy

Malaysia is exploring the possibility of initiating legal proceedings against foreign banks implicated in the massive 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) corruption scandal, according to Johari Abdul Ghani, the chairman of the 1MDB asset recovery task force.

Malaysia contemplates legal action against foreign banks in 1MDB scandal fallout

Thailand’s economic recovery has slowed down significantly during the second quarter of 2023. The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) officially reported on Aug.

Thailand’s economy shows little signs of recovery, despite increasing tourism 

Requiem and Hammerhead sharks may be given 'protected' status soon, following the final vote at a global wildlife summit currently underway in Panama. The move will significant since these two species are often targeted for their fins used in a status-symbol soup in many countries.

Global wildlife summit plans to grant 'protected' status to sharks hunted for their fins

Grab Holdings Ltd said on Wednesday it would offer its in-house mapping and location-based services to businesses, as Southeast Asia's No.1 ride-hailing and food delivery firm chases profits.

Southeast Asia's Grab to offer mapping services to other firms in search for profit

The strongest typhoon of the year so far made landfall on Catanduanes Island at 4:50 am (2050 GMT Saturday) with maximum sustained wind speeds of 225 kilometres (140 miles) per hour, the state weather forecaster said.

Super typhoon slams philippines | Typhoon Goni is this year's strongest storm so far

As Thailand’s youth continue to protest against the country’s establishment, the government faces double trouble, with an economy in freefall.

Meet the 23-year-old leading Thailand's youth protesters

Earlier Taiwan Defence Ministry had said that Chinese fighter jets entered Taiwan’s southwestern region for two consecutive days. It added that Taiwan responded accordingly and urge PLA to practice restraint.

WION Dispatch: Taiwan warns China for flying fighter jets into its airspace

In a big blow to China, Thailand on Thursday announced it will scrap a Chinese led-KRA canal project under which Beijing wanted to build a bypass to the Strait of Malacca.

Thailand scraps KRA Canal deal with China

Journalist Maria Ressa's libel conviction on Monday has raised fresh concerns about press freedom under Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has a history of clashing with the media.

Duterte's history of clashes with Philippine media

The number of coronavirus cases has spiked across Asia, crushing hopes that the region had contained the outbreak.

Big blow for Singapore since COVID-19 Pandemic: 728 new coronavirus cases

Second wave of Coronavirus hits Singapore

Three students were found dead in a cave in Indonesia on Monday after they got trapped inside by floodwaters. Heavy rains had smashed the region, effectively flooding it.

Three university kids found dead in a flooded Indonesian cave

Leaders of Malaysia's ruling party on Sunday renewed a push for Anwar Ibrahim to lead the country, as Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad dithers on the timing of the planned power transition he had promised to his former rival-turned-ally.

Malaysia: Ruling party makes fresh push for Anwar to take over as PM

Potential jurors in the defamation trial of high-tech entrepreneur Elon Musk may be excused from the case if they voice strong feelings about billionaires or people who visit Thailand.

Elon Musk's jury to be queried on opinions of billionaires, visitors to Thailand

Leaders from China and Southeast Asia states called for swift agreement on what could become the world's largest trade bloc at a regional summit on Sunday, but new demands from India left officials scrambling to salvage progress.

China, SE Asian states push trade pact despite India's doubts

China is flexing its muscles in South East Asia. Tensions are high in Taiwan after China mobilized some of its elite military forces. China is conducting exercises off the coast of Taiwan, according to a statement from the People's Liberation Army, soldiers from the navy and the airforce are involved. Watch this video to know more.

China holds drills in Taiwan Strait

A Brief Description Of China's Nepal Strategy China is making big ticket investments in Nepal in its bid to build influence in the country. It's a typical Chinese strategy, to buy influence by making infrastructure investments. Palki explains how China has built its influence in politics and economics of Nepal and why that should bother New Delhi.

Gravitas: How & why China is making serious strides in Nepal

Southeast Asian leaders gathered in Bangkok on Saturday determined to drive forward the world's largest commercial pact, with the trade war between the US and China clouding the outlook for their export-led economies.

At ASEAN Summit, trade talks to take centre stage

Southeast Asian nations seeking to combat the threat of militancy have agreed to share intelligence, Singapore's defence minister said Saturday, as he warned of a "real and present" danger to the region.

Southeast Asia boosts fight against 'real and present' militant threat

Ethnic minorities have not only got uprooted from their natural habitats but have been made vulnerable in the pursuit for higher economic growth.

Opinion: Will South Asia benefit from development of Mekong valley

Dhaka and New Delhi should instead agree on friendly coexistence and cooperation in countering terrorism

Why a long-term defence pact with India is not in Bangladesh?s interest

10-member ASEAN boasts four countries who have competing claims with Beijing over parts of the strategic sea

South China sea split deepens at ASEAN summit

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