Thousands of Bangkok residents awoke in shelters on Sunday after flooding triggered by days of heavy rain in the Thai capital inundated homes and roads, with some starting to dry out their homes and belongings.

BN chairperson says meeting aims at coordinating efforts and hearing proposals.

Ex-judge says problem requires a more immediate resolution.

Stories of the manananggal, a creature said to split its body in two, and the tiyanak, which takes the form of an infant, are part of the folklore many children grow up hearing in the Philippines. Now, they are among the mythological creatures featured in DreamWorks’ animated film Forgotten Island, which opened in the Philippines on Wednesday and two days later in the United States. The film, described as the first major Hollywood production to showcase Filipino culture and mythology, offers a...

A California surrogacy agency serving wealthy Chinese parents is under scrutiny after a surrogate learned that her baby is intended for a Chinese billionaire reported to have more than 100 U.S.-born children.

A rescued spotted seal named Nana swam about 200 km back to Dachangshan Island in China's Liaoning Province within six days of being released far from humans, and local officials have agreed to let him stay.

'Let's not pass judgment now. First, examine whether these are ordinary weaknesses,' says PM.

Indonesia is considering Chinese investment to help build a massive 2,772km (1,722 mile) railway network through the vast, resource-rich region of Kalimantan, following the completion of Southeast Asia’s first high-speed line between Jakarta and Bandung, state media and analysts said. However, analysts noted that any future commercial agreements were likely to be negotiated cautiously, given the financial strains that dogged the high-speed line and the challenges that stalled a proposed...

In a village on the outskirts of Kota Bharu, in Malaysia’s deeply conservative northeastern state of Kelantan, Rozi* has learned to ignore what people say about her daughter. She had known for years that Hana* was different. As a child, Hana preferred girls’ clothes and spent most of her time with girls. Later, after leaving Kelantan to study, she began transitioning and eventually returned home, living openly as a woman. Rozi, 58, struggled to accept it at first, but what troubled her more was...

Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, has drawn praise for her fashion choices on her U.S. visits since 2015.

Fraudsters using AI to impersonate senior executives stole €95 million (US$108 million) from Fideuram, the private banking arm of Italy's biggest lender ​Intesa Sanpaolo, two sources familiar with the matter said on Friday.

After a decade of start-stop negotiations, the European Union and the Philippines have found their way to a “substantial agreement” on free trade – one that analysts say could pave the way for Brussels to lock in an Asean-wide pact. The breakthrough, announced on Tuesday, capped talks that began in 2016 and stalled a year later, only to resume again in 2024. “I am proud to say we have delivered a substantial agreement that reflects the ambition both sides brought to the table,” EU trade chief...

California State University San Marcos has increased police patrols and overnight security after four sexual assaults and one case of sexual violence were reported in on-campus housing since the start of the fall semester.

A 100-year-old insurance agent in South Korea still reports to her branch office every day and signs new contracts, 43 years after joining the company.

At least three Gogoro battery-swap stations have been installed in Ho Chi Minh City over the past week as the Taiwanese company prepares to sell electric scooters in Vietnam.

Dozens of local ships, decorated with flags, flowers and ritual offerings, set sail together from Cơ Khí Ferry Terminal in Cần Giờ Ward, marking one of the major rituals of the Nghinh Ông Festival in HCM City on September 26.

Three international students from Laos and Cambodia representing HCM City Open University (OU) took home first prize at the final round of the 2026 National Vietnamese Oratory Contest for Foreigners held in Đà Nẵng City on September 25.

Vietnamese short films, Lạch Cạch (Through the Cracks) and Những Ngày Xanh Thẳm (Blue Days), were selected for the Southeast Asian Short Film Competition of the 37th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), taking place from October 21 to November 1.

Response comes after 14-year-old student died at a hostel in Kuala Pilah.

Singapore's population rose 1.6% in June from a year earlier to a record 6.21 million, according to government statistics released Friday.

Singapore's population rose 1.6% in June from a year earlier to a record 6.21 million, according to government statistics released Friday.

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Bangkok authorities declared on Saturday a disaster across all 50 districts of the Thai capital after continuous rain caused heavy flooding.

Bangkok authorities declared on Saturday a disaster across all 50 districts of the Thai capital after continuous rain caused heavy flooding.

Entire Bangkok neighbourhoods were inundated on Saturday as the city government declared a flood disaster after the worst rains in years overwhelmed the Thai capital, submerging roads, cars and forcing thousands to leave their homes. Bangkok is flood-prone, especially during the monsoon season, but waters rarely linger for long. Nonetheless, the city’s drainage is notoriously ill-equipped to handle storm bursts as it struggles to cope with waters that have reached at least two feet (60cm) and...

China’s technology companies face a question that no pricing strategy can answer: what will their success do to their trading partners? In Europe, that question has become politically urgent. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warns of a “second China shock”, linking persistent trade imbalances to the erosion of Europe’s industrial base. Europe’s dispute carries a broader warning: affordable products can coexist with deep anxiety over the loss of productive capability. If...

Việt Nam has the abundant natural resources, including beaches, forests, mineral springs, mineral mud and a wide range of medicinal plants, backed by a long-lasting traditional medicine and the cultural identity of its ethnic communities. Together, they form the base for wellness tourism products that are both competitive and distinctly Vietnamese.

From traditional knowledge and craftsmanship, contemporary design draws inspiration from Vietnamese cultural identity and passes it on through the language of a new era. Linking knowledge, design, production, and markets can help turn cultural resources into sustainable economic value and create more creative design brands with a distinct Vietnamese identity.

When local people remain the custodians of their resources, tourism can become a reason for them to stay, maintain their livelihoods, and renew community value rather than replacing it.

The contest is part of Đà Nẵng's 2026 people-to-people diplomacy plan, giving foreigners and international students living, studying and working in Việt Nam a platform to practice Vietnamese and sharpen their academic language skills.