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The BBC gets rare access to a South Korean facility that helps those arriving from the North.

Decision by electronic components giant a setback in New Delhi’s quest to become a global chip hub amid US-China tech war, analysts say.

While the rich world agonises over the latest tech, Bangladesh is getting on with future-proofing its educational system using low-cost, high-impact digital tools.

At least one person dies after a huge metal construction girder falls onto a busy road in the Thai capital.

A 17-year-old boy reportedly carves the name "Julian" on an 8th Century temple in Nara, Japan.

At least 1 person died and 8 were injured after a massive metal girder on the Lat Krabang Tollway construction project crumpled to the ground late on Monday afternoon.

July 10, 2023 10:10 PM

The Chinese President met Russia's Federal Council Speaker on Monday.

July 10, 2023 9:15 PM

The projects include building a windmill in Uzbekistan and a hospital in Ecuador.

July 10, 2023 8:58 PM

They fear the proposed reforms will destabilise the healthcare system.

For over a decade, a widening wealth gap is thought to have helped fuel social "revenge attacks".

Wealthy countries and a growing number of middle-income nations, which are traditionally the main sources of migrants, face declining populations – the Philippines is still an expanding and a young population, lead economist said.

The ex-prime minister faces mounting questions over his motivation for his new ‘Malay Proclamation’ activism.

Members of the Wild Boars football team revisited the Tham Luang cave complex to pay tribute to the thousands of people who worked for 18 days and nights in a daring rescue operation five years ago.

July 10, 2023 6:30 PM

The incident reportedly happened on a village road in Penang on Saturday night.

July 10, 2023 6:00 PM

Asean centrality refers to the grouping being in the driver’s seat and shaping key decisions affecting South-east Asia.

July 10, 2023 5:55 PM

The man has spent nearly five decades on death row since he was sentenced to death in 1968.

A man was found dead in Sapporo, on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido after he entered a hotel with a person who was small, wearing a wide-brimmed black hat, dark clothing, and carrying a large suitcase.

July 10, 2023 4:42 PM

BEIJING – As tensions between China and the United States show no signs of abating, ensnaring businesses from both countries in a seemingly endless spiral of restrictions and trade curbs, Beijing is looking elsewhere to find opportunities to bolster economic growth and expand its influence in key regions with geopolitical significance.

The K-pop supergroup’s Hanoi tour dates appear to be going ahead despite a social media outcry over the promoter’s use of a controversial map. Warner Bros’ star-studded blockbuster hasn’t been so fortunate.

While Australia’s housing market has proved resilient, the rebound in prices has only served to heighten concerns about the fall in affordability. Bold zoning reforms by Auckland’s government that aimed to encourage the development of medium-density housing offer a way forward for Australian cities.