Follow Us

  • google-news
  • tiktok

The Asian Affairs

The Asian Affairs
  • Home
  • Latest News
  • ASEAN News
  • Malaysia
  • Singapore
  • Philippines
  • Indonesia
  • Thailand
  • Geo Politics
  • World
  • Opinion
  • More
    • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
    • Sports
    • Technology
Breaking News
  • Malaysia Job Market 2025–26: High-Demand Jobs, Salaries, and Career Opportunities

  • Mexico Gives Green Light to Steep Tariffs on Chinese and Foreign Goods

  • Japan’s Growing Dementia Crisis and the High-Tech Race to Protect Its Elderly

  • Malaysia’s First Large-Scale Battery Storage System Inaugurated in Sabah, Borneo

  • Endangered No More? World’s Rarest Ape Faces Extinction After Floods in Sumatra

  • Sri Lanka’s Tea Heartland in Ruins After Ditwah’s Fury

  • Japan Earthquake Updates: Strong Aftershocks Renew Fears of More Seismic Activity

  • Malaysia’s Tourism Boom in Trouble? Perak Bersatu’s Call for Muhyiddin’s Resignation Raises Regional Concerns

  • Why Christmas Feels Safer in the UAE Than in Europe

  • The Hidden Impact of Academic Filtering on Japan’s 2025 Workforce Demand

Informa Markets Organizes an Showcase of Clean Energy and Electric Vehicle Technologies in Cooperation with Government-Private Sectors.

By Burapha
August 31, 2020
in :  Thailand
Exhibition

Informa Markets organizes exhibitions of renewable energy & electric vehicle technology in cooperation with government-private sectors; exhibits the latest developments and technologies with seminars; work towards a cleaner and safer ‘new normal’ world from 23 September 2020. Informa Markets; the organiser of ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week 2020; joins forces with government and private sectors. The most detailed regional exhibition in …

Read More

Charter Bill to Move Forward Gets More Support

By Burapha
August 31, 2020
in :  Geo Politics, Thailand
Consititution

Opposition parties except Pheu Thai decided to endorse the constitutional reform bill for the Step Forward Party to “turn off” 250 senators before continuing with a rewrite of the charter. The bill seeks to open the door to drafting a new charter by modifying the parts regulating how to amend the existing constitution. Pheu Thai, the largest opposition party, said …

Read More

Borobudur Marathon 2020 being held with virtual and actual running concept

By Noto
August 31, 2020
in :  Indonesia
Virtual running

The 2020 Borobudur Marathon event which is planned to take place on 15 November 2020 and inaugurated on 8 September 2020 will still be held, but with some concept change due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Head of the Central Java Tourism and Youth Sports Agency (Disporapar) Sinung Nugroho Rachmadi said that for the implementation of the 2020 Borobudur Marathon will …

Read More

Long Weekend Cluster in DKI Jakarta. Lack of Discipline?

By Noto
August 31, 2020
in :  Indonesia
Jakarta

The Provincial Government or Pemprov of DKI Jakarta recorded an additional 1,114 positive cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, 30 August in the Capital City. Over the past week, there has been a significant upward trend in cases in Jakarta. It is known that on August 28, the Governor of DKI Jakarta Anies Baswedan extended the transition of Large-Scale Social Restrictions …

Read More

House grants 3rd telco player DITO 25-year franchise

By Jasmine C.
August 29, 2020
in :  Philippines
Internet provider

METRO MANILA – The House of Representatives has approved the 25-year franchise bid of DITO Telecommunity Corp, the third and new player in the country. Lawmakers with total of 240 voted yes while 7 negative votes. The House Bill No. 7332 has been enacted which renewed the Mindanao Islamic Telephone Company Inc.’s or presently known as DITO Telecommunity Corporation with …

Read More

Locsin to ‘strongly’ recommend ending contract with Chinese firms in SCS build-up

By Jasmine C.
August 29, 2020
in :  Philippines
Teodoro "Teddy Boy" Locsin

METRO MANILA – Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro “Teddy Boy” Locsin, Jr. that he will be endorsing the termination of government contracts with Chinese firms that involved in China’s reclamation activities in the South China Sea (SCS). Locsin made that statements after United States announced that they will imposing sanctions and restrictions for around two dozens of Chinese firms that were …

Read More

Malaysia will not give Sabah to Philippines, says PM Muhyiddin

By Katherine S
August 29, 2020
in :  Malaysia
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin

PETALING JAYA – Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin rejected Philippine’s claim on the state saying that Sabah will always be part of Malaysia and the Federation. PM Muhyiddin said that the federal government in under any circumstances will concede to the State’s sovereignity and challege to the status. “We will never concede. Sabah will remain in Malaysia.” He added. …

Read More

Drinking not a sin in Christianity, only condemns drunkenness, Church leaders tell PAS MP

By Katherine S
August 29, 2020
in :  Malaysia
Religion

PETALING JAYA – Church leaders on Friday told PAS lawmaker who claimed all religions prohibited the consumption of alcohol that Christianity does not forbid liqour but Bible clearly states that it condemns intoxication and debauchery. Director of the Catholic Research Centre in the archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur Rev Clarence Devadass said that the Church is not against the alcohol per …

Read More

For the First Time, Indonesia Daily Coronavirus Cases Exceed 3,000. Entering the Peak of Pandemic?

By Noto
August 29, 2020
in :  Indonesia
Coronavirus cases

Indonesia saw a new high in its daily coronavirus cases on Friday with 3,003 more cases for a total of 165,887. DKI Jakarta as one of the worst-affected provinces has a total of 37,082 cases. The capital city has more than cases in any other province, including 1,156 deaths. It has been averaging 560 cases per day since August 1. …

Read More

If Granted by Constitutional Court, RCTI’s Lawsuit Could Threaten the Freedom of Live Broadcasting on Social Media

By Noto
August 29, 2020
in :  Indonesia
internet-based broadcasting

Rajawali Citra Televisi Indonesia (RCTI) and Visi Mitra Mulia (iNews TV) are known to be currently in a lawsuit at the Constitutional Court (MK) contesting Act 32/2002 Article 1 Point 2 The two MNC media groups considered the ambiguous internet-based broadcasting arrangements and caused legal uncertainty to be the grounds for the lawsuit. The consequence of this lawsuit is that …

Read More
1...995996997...1,189Page 996 of 1,189

RECENT NEWS

malaysia job market

Malaysia Job Market 2025–26: High-Demand Jobs, Salaries, and Career Opportunities

Writer writer
December 13, 2025
Mexico tariffs on Chinese goods

Mexico Gives Green Light to Steep Tariffs on Chinese and Foreign Goods

Writer writer
December 13, 2025
japan’s dementia crisis

Japan’s Growing Dementia Crisis and the High-Tech Race to Protect Its Elderly

Writer writer
December 13, 2025
Malaysia large-scale battery storage system

Malaysia’s First Large-Scale Battery Storage System Inaugurated in Sabah, Borneo

Writer writer
December 12, 2025

Singapore

Singapore AI warship

Singapore Unveils Advanced AI-Powered Warship as Regional Tensions Mount

Aster Singapore Refinery Investment

Aster Plans $155 Million Investment to Modernise Singapore Refinery

best singapore blue-chip stocks

Top Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks Delivering Yield and Growth in 2026

singapore travel rules

Singapore Travel Alert: New Boarding Rules From 2026 Could Ground Passengers Before Takeoff

INDONESIA

Sumba luxury escape

Bali Is out, Sumba is In: The New Luxury Escape in Indonesia

Desk Writer
December 9, 2025

Bali has been the leading tourist destination in Indonesia for decades. However, with the …

indonesia

Who Is Amanda Zahra? The Indonesian Content Maker that Has Regional Hooks

Kritika Kritika
December 8, 2025
Hull City

Why Indonesians Can’t Stop Watching Hull City’s Championship Comeback

Kritika Kritika
December 6, 2025
GTA 6

GTA 6 Fever: Indonesian Gamers Power Up Their Rigs for Launch Day

Kritika Kritika
December 5, 2025

Entertainment

Top searches in Southeast Asia

What’s Capturing Southeast Asia’s Attention in 2025? Top Searches in PH, ID & TH

Asian OTT Platforms

The Rise of Asian OTT Platforms: 5 Ways They Are Changing Global Entertainment

sathu 2

Sathu 2: Exposing the Dark Pyramid of Faith, Wealth & Power in Thailand

Asia’s Streaming War 2025

Asia’s Streaming War 2025: Netflix/Disney+ vs. Local Giants — Who Will Win?

Follow Us

  • google-news
  • tiktok

Follow Us On Facebook

Recent News

malaysia job market

Malaysia Job Market 2025–26: High-Demand Jobs, Salaries, and Career Opportunities

Writer writer
December 13, 2025
Mexico tariffs on Chinese goods

Mexico Gives Green Light to Steep Tariffs on Chinese and Foreign Goods

Writer writer
December 13, 2025
japan’s dementia crisis

Japan’s Growing Dementia Crisis and the High-Tech Race to Protect Its Elderly

Writer writer
December 13, 2025
Malaysia large-scale battery storage system

Malaysia’s First Large-Scale Battery Storage System Inaugurated in Sabah, Borneo

Writer writer
December 12, 2025

Quick Links

Sitemap Contact us Privacy Policy

Terms and Conditions Top Stories

World

  • December 12, 2025

    Endangered No More? World’s Rarest Ape Faces Extinction After Floods in Sumatra

  • December 12, 2025

    Sri Lanka’s Tea Heartland in Ruins After Ditwah’s Fury

  • December 11, 2025

    Why Christmas Feels Safer in the UAE Than in Europe

  • December 3, 2025

    7 Common Mistakes That Cause BLT 900K Verification Failures — and How to Avoid Them

  • December 2, 2025

    Top 5 Things You Must Know About Koi Tarika’s Skyrocketing Popularity

Google News

Theasianaffairs Google News

Follow us

© Copyright 2024. All Rights Reserved.
logo asian affairs (1)
Get our Daily News Capsule

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter below and never miss the latest news all around the world.

Enter your email address

No thanks, I’m not interested!