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July 24, 2023 8:49 AM

The new tax breaks will benefit Thailand’s filmmaking sector and also increase tourism.

July 24, 2023 8:20 AM

The victims did not know Cho, according to police.

Sophia Duleep Singh was the daughter of the last Sikh emperor of Punjab and a goddaughter of Queen Victoria.

Women tell the BBC about what they will miss from salons before they close on orders from the Taliban.

July 24, 2023 6:46 AM

A 37-year-old male suspect, was armed with three knives, when he was arrested.

July 24, 2023 6:25 AM

Ms Kiri Allan was being charged with reckless driving and resisting arrest.

China kicked off construction of the Pinglu Canal in August, and it is hoped that the waterway can facilitate trade with Southeast Asian nations, but concerns have been raised about the demand and environmental impact of the project.

July 24, 2023 5:00 AM

To boost its support among Malay voters, PM Anwar’s ruling coalition badly needs to wrest Kedah back.

July 24, 2023 5:00 AM

Used car sales in Asean and their related products and services are expected to exceed US$224 billion in 2023.

A viral video of an attack on two women in Manipur is encouraging other survivors to speak out.

The Move Forward Party failed in two efforts to have its leader Pita Limjaroenrat confirmed as PM, largely because he failed to woo enough votes from senators.

In Afghanistan, the floods have killed at least 31 people and left scores more missing. The Taliban government called on aid agencies to provide emergency support. In Pakistan at least 9 people have died.

July 24, 2023 12:29 AM

Several dozen activists lit coconut oil lamps and candles outside Colombo’s main cemetery.

July 24, 2023 12:11 AM

Parliament has twice blocked Pita from becoming prime minister, which his supporters say was due to unfair rules.

Prime Minister Hun Sen's son is expected to take over within weeks of the vote.

July 23, 2023 11:15 PM

Human rights groups criticised the disqualification of the main opposition Candlelight Party in May on a technicality.

July 23, 2023 10:40 PM

The Pulai MP suffered a brain haemorrhage on Saturday and underwent surgery on Sunday morning.

July 23, 2023 9:20 PM

Japan's lack of a centralised cyber-security command could become a choke point in strategy execution.

July 23, 2023 8:35 PM

First responders rushed to the scene after receiving a call at around 2.09pm.