Taiwan dollar surges; Hong Kong intervenes to defend peg
WEDNESDAY, MAY 07, 2025
An unprecedented two-day surge in Taiwan's currency is the latest leg of a scramble out of the US dollar and a signal of disquiet in markets as US President Donald Trump's trade war rattles confidence and disrupts trade relationships.
Isolated thundershowers expected across upper Thailand, heavy rains in the South
WEDNESDAY, MAY 07, 2025
Hot to very hot weather with thundershowers and gusty winds are possible in the upper part of Thailand due to the influence of prevailing southerly and southwesterly winds, the Thai Meteorological Department said this morning.
Thailand’s Royal Irrigation Department (RID), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched a special project funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to address recurring floods and droughts.
Cambodian PM orders shutdown of waterway polluters
TUESDAY, MAY 06, 2025
Cambodian authorities have identified 28 factories and companies that discharged polluted wastewater into public water sources between 2024 and 2025, due to a lack of proper liquid waste treatment systems.
Robot combat dogs returning for ‘Golden Dragon 2025’
TUESDAY, MAY 06, 2025
This year’s “Golden Dragon” military exercises will begin later this month, and more than 2,000 military personnel from the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) will participate.
4 Japan automakers see higher US sales on last-minute demand
TUESDAY, MAY 06, 2025
Four Japanese automakers Thursday reported rises in new vehicles sales in the United States in April, boosted by last-minute demand reflecting concern that car prices will rise due to the additional automotive tariffs.
Saplings from A-bombed tree planted at UN Headquarters
TUESDAY, MAY 06, 2025
Saplings from a persimmon tree that survived the 1945 US atomic bombing of Hiroshima were planted in an event at the UN headquarters in New York on Monday.
Japan's Emperor Emeritus hospitalized for heart exam
TUESDAY, MAY 06, 2025
Japanese Emperor Emeritus Akihito, 91, was admitted to the University of Tokyo Hospital on Tuesday for a heart examination after being diagnosed with a high possibility of myocardial ischemia.
Asia-Pacific’s Leading Pediatric Hub - Surangkana Techapaitoon, M.D. | Time to Talk EP.36
TUESDAY, MAY 06, 2025
In this episode of Time to Talk, Dr. Surangkana Techapaitoon, Deputy CEO of Samitivej and BNH Hospitals and Director of Samitivej International Children’s Hospital, shares how the hospital’s standalone pediatric building is purposefully designed to meet the needs of children — from early care to complex, specialized treatments.
Cardinals enter seclusion ahead of secret conclave to elect new pope
TUESDAY, MAY 06, 2025
Cardinals who will take part in the secret conclave to elect a new Catholic pope began checking into two Vatican hotels on Tuesday, where they will be barred from contact with the outside world as they decide who should succeed Pope Francis.
Japan, China, South Korea, ASEAN enhance regional financial safety net
TUESDAY, MAY 06, 2025
Japan, China, South Korea and the 10 ASEAN countries agreed to enhance their regional financial safety net by launching a new lending facility aimed at swiftly responding to crises caused by pandemics and natural disasters.
Thai Parliament built for 20B, seeks 1B repairs after 5 years
TUESDAY, MAY 06, 2025
Uncovering irregularities in Thailand’s new Parliament: 5 years in use, 1B baht repair budget requested. A look back at the construction timeline of Sappayasapasathan