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Indonesia's top Islamic scholars body have urged Jakarta not to follow the lead of neighbouring countries in decriminalising gay sex,...

Banana exports from Cambodia drop by 7% in first seven months of 2022

by Khmer Times

Banana exports from Cambodia have seen a decrease in the first seven months of this year and the Ministry of...

Indian politician from Modi’s party detained after Prophet Mohammad remark

MUMBAI - Indian police detained a state lawmaker from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party on Tuesday (Aug 23) on suspicion...

Japan waives pre-departure Covid-19 tests for vaccinated visitors but daily caps remain

TOKYO, Japan will waive pre-departure Covid-19 tests for vaccinated travellers to the country, but daily caps on entrants will remain in...

Thai media says court suspends PM Prayuth Chan-ocha from official duty pending result of term limit review

BANGKOK - Thai media reported on Wednesday (Aug 24) that the constitutional court has suspended Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha from official...

Kampot pepper, one of Cambodia’s Geographical Indication in the European Union, yields 120 tonnes this year

by Khmer Times

The yield of renowned Kampot pepper, one of Cambodia’s only two products to be registered as a Geographical Indication in...

Philippine children back in school for first time in over 2 years as pandemic restrictions ease

MACABEBE, Philippines – Millions of Philippine students returned to classrooms for the first time in more than two years on...

Bangladesh to cut school, office hours to save power

DHAKA - Bangladesh will close schools for one extra day a week and cut office timings by an hour to...

Taiwan saw off China before and resolve to defend remains, president Tsai says

TAIPEI – Taiwan saw off China's military six decades ago when its forces bombarded offshore Taiwanese islands and that resolve...

Japanese teen attacks 2 people in Tokyo to ‘see if people could die from stab wounds’

by Julian Ryall