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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Top Graduate from Maldives Resort Management Department Tells You... Find Your Paradise

The Maldives is now the top honeymoon destination for the 2030 generation, overtaking traditional favorites like Southeast Asia.

Feb 28 • 23:21 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Malaysia: The Southeast Asian Destination with Dreamy Beaches, Lush Jungle, and Ancient Cultures

The article highlights Malaysia as a Southeast Asian travel destination known for its beautiful beaches, jungles, and rich cultural heritage, alongside an affordable travel experience.

Feb 28 • 10:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lithuanians discovered routes – and rather dangerous: identified reasons for which help is often needed

A report highlights a dramatic rise in the number of travel insurance claims from Lithuania in Southeast Asia, with incidents increasing nearly sixfold over four years.

Feb 28 • 10:06 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Millions of pythons are raised in farms with total control: their destination is meat and leather for bags and belts

Pythons are being raised in controlled farms primarily in Southeast Asia for their meat and skins, which are used in high-value products like luxury bags.

Feb 27 • 17:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Asian diner that serves Thai and Vietnamese delights next to the train tracks

Cang Tin has become a popular destination in Buenos Aires, serving Vietnamese and Thai cuisine inspired by the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia.

Feb 27 • 11:51 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Recovery of Scallop Exports: Expanding Distribution Channels to Southeast Asia After Two and a Half Years of Shock from China's Ban

Exports of seafood and agricultural products from Hokkaido have increased for the first time in three years, led by a rebound in scallop exports following China's import ban.

Feb 27 • 08:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Truecaller, AnyMind to expand ad footprint

Truecaller has partnered with AnyMind Group to enhance its advertising presence in multiple regions including the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Feb 27 • 00:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Voice Phishing Organization That Scammed 24.5 Billion Won Arrested Amid Threats While Reading Indictment

A voice phishing organization operating from Southeast Asia and scamming 24.5 billion won was arrested by the police.

Feb 26 • 02:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Destitute survivors of south-east Asia’s cyberscam farms an ‘international crisis’

Charities are urging for immediate international support for victims of cyberscam farms in Southeast Asia, where many are left destitute and abandoned after being lured into trafficking operations.

Feb 24 • 10:40 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

'We have to avoid acts of provocation' with Cambodia, Thai FM says

Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow emphasizes the need for de-escalation in relations with Cambodia while rejecting its territorial claims amid ongoing tensions.

Feb 23 • 14:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Throwing away banana peels? Here’s how you can make something tasty out of them

The article discusses the culinary uses of banana peels, particularly highlighting how they are consumed in India and Southeast Asia, and provides a simple recipe for preparing a banana peel dish.

Feb 22 • 08:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Southeast Asian Online Scam Victims: “If You Don’t Meet the Target, You’ll Be Trapped in a Water Prison”

A new UN report reveals the grim realities faced by victims of online scam organizations centered in Southeast Asia, including torture and attempts to escape from imprisonment.

Feb 20 • 12:50 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Cambodia Strengthens Crackdown on Special Scams, People Fleeing Base Seek Help from Japanese Embassy

Cambodia is intensifying its crackdown on special scams that are based in Southeast Asia, leading to many foreign nationals being detained and others attempting to escape.

Feb 20 • 12:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Is Asian Schengen Getting Closer? Six Countries, One Visa and a Revolution in Tourism

The proposal for a single visa covering Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, and Myanmar is set to fundamentally change tourism in Southeast Asia.

Feb 19 • 05:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

How did China’s Guangzhou tee up a surge in South Korean tourists?

Guangzhou, China, is witnessing a significant increase in South Korean tourists, particularly golfers, largely driven by safety concerns in Southeast Asia and a favorable visa-free travel policy.

Feb 19 • 02:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China on track to finish world’s ‘most difficult’ railway project before 2030

China's Dali-Ruili Railway project, considered the world's most challenging railway due to its complex terrain, is on schedule to be completed by 2030.

Feb 19 • 01:03 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Southeast Asia: Germany Rejects Recognition of the Election in Myanmar

Germany has rejected the legitimacy of the recent elections in Myanmar, which were dominated by the military junta.

Feb 18 • 14:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

K-Pop Fans in Korea and Southeast Asia Engage in Hate Speech on Social Media

During the Lunar New Year holiday, netizens from Korea and Southeast Asia exchanged insults, primarily stemming from conflicts between K-Pop fandoms and an underlying anger over perceptions of Southeast Asia in Korean society.

Feb 18 • 10:56 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Why big power rivalry is the ‘main threat’ to Asean maritime security

ASEAN leaders highlight that growing strategic mistrust among major powers is the primary threat to maritime security in Southeast Asia, as noted during the Munich Security Conference.

Feb 17 • 08:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Bloomberg: Growth Surge Raises Performance Expectations for Malaysia's Economy in 2026

Financial institutions revise their growth forecasts for Malaysia's economy in 2026 upward, anticipating growth to exceed the government's official estimations due to a strong last quarter performance.

Feb 16 • 07:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Putin's New Strategy: Here is Where the New Russian Mercenaries Come From

Since the onset of the war in Ukraine, Russia has increased its recruitment of foreign fighters from Southeast Asia, utilizing complex networks that involve social media and job placement agencies.

Feb 16 • 06:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

K. Budrys: Lithuania plans to join the Southeast Asia cooperation agreement this year

Lithuanian Foreign Minister K. Budrys has expressed Lithuania's intent to join the Southeast Asia cooperation agreement during a meeting with the Philippines' Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro at the Munich Security Conference.

Feb 14 • 21:23 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

To secure their children's future, these mothers are leaving them behind

Mothers from developing countries, like those in Southeast Asia, are taking up domestic work abroad, leaving their children to be raised by relatives in hopes of securing a better future for them.

Feb 14 • 19:16 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Black Teeth: What This 2,000-Year-Old Beauty Ritual Means

A recent study explores the historical significance and cultural implications of the 2,000-year-old practice of blackening teeth in Southeast Asian communities.

Feb 13 • 21:40 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Sports

'100% recommend!' Malaysian Olympic skier Aruwin Salehhuddin shares her love of winter sports

Malaysian Olympic athlete Aruwin Salehhuddin promotes winter sports while competing at the Milano-Cortina Olympics, expressing pride and excitement representing her country.

Feb 13 • 15:41 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Vietnam's Golden Age: Why Does Its Tourism Flourish While Its Neighbors Suffer?

Vietnam is experiencing a significant boom in tourism, achieving record visitor numbers while neighboring countries face declines.

Feb 13 • 15:10 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Headquarters of Fraud Moves Overseas, Advancing 'Internationalization' as Short-term Foreigners Recover Stolen Funds

The article discusses the increasing internationalization of fraud operations involving Japanese perpetrators and foreign victims, highlighting the role of Southeast Asian countries as hotspots for such activities.

Feb 12 • 08:30 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

The US Army’s new presence in the Philippines and the push to contain China

The US has deployed a new rotational force to the Philippines as part of its strategy to deter China and strengthen military ties with its Southeast Asian ally.

Feb 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinese healthcare firms expand overseas to support growing expat community

Chinese healthcare companies are expanding internationally to cater to the needs of their expatriate communities in regions like the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Feb 11 • 01:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brit's tech platform goes global and takes school sector by storm

UK-based EdTech company doris expands its school discovery platform internationally, beginning with Southeast Asia.

Feb 9 • 10:05 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

‘Time is ripe’: why China is eyeing another vast canal link to Southeast Asia

China is considering the construction of the Xianggui Canal, a new waterway that would connect its interior cities to Southeast Asia following the near completion of the Pinglu Canal.

Feb 9 • 01:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Polls wrap up in Thailand's election, incumbent PM seeks new term

Thailand's elections have concluded with the incumbent Prime Minister vying for re-election amid a challenging political landscape.

Feb 8 • 11:06 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Thailand prepares for general election

Thailand is getting ready for an upcoming general election that will determine its next government.

Feb 7 • 09:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

China demonstrated military and aviation power in Singapore

During the Singapore Airshow, China showcased its military and aviation capabilities, drawing significant attention from regional delegations amidst its intensified efforts to strengthen influence in Southeast Asia.

Feb 6 • 07:44 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

Australia, Indonesia sign new security treaty

Australia and Indonesia have signed a security treaty that enhances military cooperation and includes the establishment of new training facilities in Indonesia.

Feb 6 • 04:39 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

China rallies neighbours against Japan in rare meeting. Will it work?

China has summoned Southeast Asian ambassadors to rally support against Japan, invoking its WWII history, though the campaign has had minimal success.

Feb 6 • 01:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Explaining the Situation: Why is the Thailand-Cambodia Conflict Escalating? The Roots of the Dispute

The escalating border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, which has resulted in significant military clashes and casualties, stems from longstanding disputes over border delineation and territorial claims.

Feb 5 • 10:37 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Morgan Stanley sees another record year for Hong Kong IPOs as pipeline hits 450

Morgan Stanley predicts a record year for Hong Kong's IPOs, with the pipeline reaching 450, largely driven by mainland Chinese issuers and an influx of US and Southeast Asian companies.

Feb 4 • 23:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Misinformation about pothos: These care tips are recommended to keep it healthy

The article discusses common misconceptions about the pothos plant and provides care recommendations to keep it healthy.

Feb 3 • 18:06 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

China’s J-10C performs at Singapore Air Show after lead role in India-Pakistan conflict

China's J-10C fighter jet showcased its capabilities at the Singapore Air Show, aiming to enhance its arms sales in Southeast Asia following its involvement in the India-Pakistan conflict.

Feb 3 • 12:01 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

China plans regulatory change to help C919 jet compete with Airbus and Boeing

China's civil aviation authority is proposing a regulatory change that would enable the C919 jet to utilize narrower runways, potentially increasing its market share in Southeast Asia.

Feb 3 • 10:01 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

China’s C919 to lift off again at Singapore Airshow in bid for Asean sales

China's C919 is set to participate in the Singapore Airshow, aiming to increase its sales presence in Southeast Asia.

Feb 3 • 02:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

The National Police Agency dispatches personnel to Thailand and Laos for cooperation discussions on human trafficking and child prostitution issues

In response to a child prostitution case involving a Thai girl in Tokyo, Japan's National Police Agency has deployed officials to Thailand and Laos to enhance cooperation in combating human trafficking and child exploitation across Southeast Asia.

Feb 2 • 12:22 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

China's record trade surplus reaches $1.2 trillion in 2025

China's trade surplus rose to a record $1.2 trillion in 2025, driven by a shift in exports to Southeast Asia and Europe due to the impact of the trade war initiated by President Donald Trump.

Jan 14 • 09:06 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Southeast Asia: Two Countries Block Musk's Chatbot

Malaysia has become the second country after Indonesia to block Elon Musk's chatbot Grok, citing concerns that it can be misused to create obscene and offensive content.

Jan 11 • 16:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Body found in search for missing Brit who vanished after Facetiming family

A body has been discovered in the ongoing search for Mark Counsell, a British man who went missing after a FaceTime call with his family on Christmas Day while traveling in Southeast Asia.

Jan 8 • 16:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Major search launched for missing Brit holidaymaker who vanished after family Facetime

A 31-year-old British holidaymaker named Mark Counsell, last seen via FaceTime on Christmas Day, is missing in Southeast Asia, prompting a police appeal for information.

Jan 5 • 20:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

New record costs of damage caused by climate change. The world counts the losses

The article discusses the regions most affected by extreme weather events in the past year, the ten most costly disasters, their financial and human impacts, and the implications of climate change for public finances in South and Southeast Asia, along with forecasts for adaptation costs for developing countries.

Jan 5 • 15:55 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

From 'Critical Whiteness Studies' to 'Critical Criminology' – What Activists Study

The article explores various absurd academic disciplines in universities that focus on topics like living under capitalist conditions and critical Southeast Asian death studies, which serve as breeding grounds for activists.

Dec 30 • 11:17 UTC

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