Making the trip to tropical islands, vibrant night markets, and heritage sites is an exciting adventure, but figuring out just how much it will cost you for the actual trip to Southeast Asia can be daunting. From backpacking a low budget to boutique-hotel comfort to a lavish luxury trip, knowing about the average cost of a day will enable you …

In the event of a severe typhoon, torrential monsoon rain or earthquake striking the archipelago, parents, students and educators require timely and accurate information on school closures. By keeping a track on the class suspensions Philippines, families know when it’s time to go home and can avoid having to cross floodwaters or the severe storms. Local chief executive officers (CEOs) …

In Japan, a devastating 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit the country’s south-western Kumamoto Prefecture in southern Kyushu, killing at least 13 people, injuring hundreds and trapping people under collapsed buildings. One of the strongest tremors in recent years, unleashed the devastating effects, sparking emergency rescue operations of unprecedented scale in the country. Police, fire and more than 4,500 personnel from Japan’s national …

The Afghan government, along with others, has described Afghanistan as a land bridge between Central Asia and the Arabian Sea and so that is what it has wanted to be for many years. Proposed Uzbekistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan Railway and larger Trans-Afghan Corridor represent that vision, and its impact will importantly change the landscape of regional commerce.  But the frequent closure of Afghanistan-Pakistan …

For more than five years, the ASEAN has been working on a political roadmap, the Five Point Consensus (5PC), to solve the political situation in Myanmar, but the region is still facing a lack of tangible results. It took 29 years for Myanmar’s ASEAN accession in July 2026, but tensions between ASEAN and Myanmar over implementation, and the impact of …

The story of the UAE and its remarkable journey from a young federation to one of the most influential modern nations in the world, was broadcasted on July 24th, 2026. It’s a powerful narrative, built around a simple idea, one that is that of the most powerful thing that a nation can preserve is to build it. A Story of …

Taiwanese actor Wang Kai passed away tragically on July 26, 2026, at the age of 43 in his home in Da’an District of Taipei, Taiwan, prompting the Asian entertainment industry to grieve. He was an actor with a career of more than 20 years, and was well-known off-screen as Wang Chien-lung. Beginning with his idol series in the early 2000s, …

After being caught during a sizable afternoon date in NYC, Grammy-winning pop star Olivia Rodrigo has found herself back in the headlines. The dating rumors have been back in full swing in social media with Olivia Rodrigo being seen rummaging through his 26-year-old Julian Croonenberghs’ arms. The pair was spotted holding hands and cuddling up in a sunny Brooklyn park, …

Senator Robin Hood “Robin” Padilla was among other things that were missing from President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasang Pambansa. A number of the Senate’s minority members also did not go, but Padilla explained that “this is not a political protest, it is something that I have decided and I have …

While Southeast Asia may have some of the world’s most beautiful tropical islands, some are far busier than others with holidaymakers. Places such as Bali, Phuket, Boracay and many other lesser known islands have just as wonderful surroundings with a downbeat tempo of life. From the pristine beaches to the best diving sites, the jungle to the true culture, all …