Indonesia eyes savings of $3 billion from cut in free meal programme
The measure was taken in response to price pressures from the Iran war.
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Nepal’s former prime minister attends court hearing in protest crackdown case
The former home minister, who was also arrested, appeared in court.
South Korea moves to curb social media algorithms for children
A survey showed that smartphone overuse has been on the rise for teens in South Korea.
Malaysia cops arrest four for allegedly setting off fireworks from car
A car, a mobile phone and a firecracker were seized by the police.
China conducts patrol around disputed South China Sea shoal
BEIJING, March 29 - China conducted naval, air and coast guard patrols around the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Sunday, its military and Coast Guard said.
China protests US alert over security rules change in Hong Kong
BEIJING, March 29 - China's top diplomat in Hong Kong has met the senior U.S. diplomat in the city to protest against a U.S. public alert over new security rules in Hong Kong, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.
Seoul to boost Wi-Fi access in popular tourist areas
The government will expand high-speed public Wi-Fi to improve convenience for foreign visitors.
Thailand launches cost-of-living schemes amid rising prices due to Middle East war
The Commerce Ministry is also working to lower prices of ready-made meals and fertilisers.
High hopes at China’s gateway to North Korea as trains resume
North Korea resumed daily passenger train services with China in March.
China summons US envoy to Hong Kong over alert on security law changes
China urged the US to immediately cease all interference in Hong Kong and Beijing’s internal affairs.
Spring blossoms bloom across South Korea
The nation’s largest spring flower festival opened on March 27.
‘Why wait for a bus that won’t come?’: India has more graduates than jobs
Nearly 40 per cent of Indian graduates aged between 15 and 25 are unemployed.
Who says hip-hop is for only the young? These midlifers in South Korea say no
Ms Yang Jin-kyung believes many middle-aged people lack places where they can truly have fun.
Oman says no party has claimed responsibility for attacks on its territory
March 29 - Oman's foreign ministry said on Sunday that it condemns attacks on its territory, adding that no party has claimed responsibility.
AI turning US street cameras into a mass surveillance state
For decades, cars dictated urban planning in the United States. Few could have predicted that they would one day also double as nodes for surveillance. In thousands of towns and cities across the US, automatic license plate readers have been installed at major intersections,
Batam Immigration investigates alleged extortion of foreign tourists, including Singaporeans
Reports of suspected extortion recently surfaced in articles by Singapore news outlet Mothership that featured accounts from various travellers arriving at the Batam Centre ferry terminal.
Chinese capital circling Trump’s school voucher gold rush
In September 2023, Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stunned school choice advocates when he kicked out four private schools from the state’s school voucher program. The schools’ offense, according to the state’s announcement, was their “direct ties to the Chinese
This beloved century-old drink cools people. It’s also suffused with South Asian history
Despite religious controversies, RoohAfza's popularity as a flavourful Indian drink has not dimmed.
‘Nowhere else to go’: The squatters in the richest part of Seoul
Guryong village symbolises the yawning economic gap in Seoul and the struggle the poor face to own a home.
China turning Cold War jets into budget Taiwan strike drones
China’s conversion of obsolete fighter jets into attack drones points to a shift toward mass attrition warfare in a Taiwan contingency — one that tests the limits of sustainability as much as firepower. China has stationed obsolete J-6 fighter jets converted into attack drones
North Korea’s Kim oversees test of high-thrust engine: KCNA
The test was “part of the national defence development plan in the period of the new five-year plan”, North Korean state media reported on Sunday (Mar 29).
New Delhi street stalls show cost of India’s energy crunch
A shortfall in Middle East liquefied natural gas supply has rippled through the Indian economy.
Tokyo police search military base over Chinese embassy intrusion case
According to investigative sources, the search was conducted on suspicion of unlawful entry.
Batam immigration investigates alleged extortion of foreign tourists
There have been reports of ASEAN passport holders being extorted up to $250.
Two Australian states to offer free transport as fuel prices rise
The prolonged hostilities in the Middle East are increasing supply risks.
North Korea’s Kim oversees test of high-thrust engine: Report
Defence experts believe North Korea plans to use its solid-fuel rocket engines to launch ICBMs.
Over 100 notices issued in Johor since Jan 1 under new anti-littering law
The offenders were ordered to perform between four and eight hours of community service and fined.
Australia LNG disruptions continue after storm Narelle, thousands without power
The impact of Narelle has exacerbated a global supply crunch caused by the month-old Iran war.
Australia LNG disruptions continue after Narelle, thousands without power
SYDNEY, March 29 - Australia's liquefied natural gas production remained disrupted and thousands were without power in the remote northwest on Sunday, more than a week after the Narelle storm system hit the country.
I followed rare black-necked cranes in Bhutan’s valleys – and discovered a country quietly reimagining itself
Winter in Bhutan brings rare encounters: near-threatened black-necked cranes, textiles inspired by their calls, and cultural spaces reimagined for a new generation.
Yemen's Houthis enter Iran war with attacks on Israel, while US Marines arrive in region
CAIRO/DUBAI, March 29 - The risk of an expanded Iran war grew on Saturday as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday launched their first attacks on Israel since the start of the conflict, even as additional U.S. forces reached the Middle East.
‘Something AI can’t replace’: Why Thailand wants to reform massage sector, including ‘grey’ services
As Thailand moves to shake up its massage industry by introducing stricter standards, training and regulation, industry players and workers tell CNA about their hopes and concerns.
Asia’s EVolution: As vehicle makers explore alternatives to rare-earth motors, India offers a road forward
This instalment of CNA’s series on the forces powering electric vehicles (EVs) in Asia examines India’s growing presence in the development of rare-earth-free motors, and the speed bumps facing wider adoption.
Yemen's Houthis strike at Israel in their first such attack since Iran war began
CAIRO/DUBAI, March 28 - Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis launched missiles at Israel on Saturday, their first such attack since the start of the Iran war, heightening the risk that a conflict now in its fifth week could expand further across the region.
Rallies in thousands of US cities for 'No Kings' protest against Trump
Organisers say that more than 3,200 events are planned in all 50 states, with flagship rallies in New York, Los Angeles and Washington DC, for what they hope could be the largest single-day nonviolent protest in US history.
Manila, Beijing resume talks on South China Sea, energy security
The talks come after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a national energy emergency earlier this week, citing oil supply disruptions due to the Middle East conflict and announced efforts to diversify fuel imports, including sourcing from China.
Israeli strike kills three Lebanese journalists, Al Manar TV says
BEIRUT, March 28 - An Israeli strike on a car in southern Lebanon has killed three Lebanese journalists, Lebanon's Al Manar TV reported on Saturday.
Seoul to co-sponsor UN resolution on North Korea rights
North Korea has long been accused of widespread rights abuses, including running prison camps and severely restricting freedom of expression and access to information.
Rosatom says situation at Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant keeps deteriorating
MOSCOW, March 28 - The situation at Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant continues to deteriorate and attacks pose a direct threat to nuclear safety, the head of Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom said on Saturday after another strike near the facility.