‘Pink pinky’: Myanmar’s fight for LGBT rights
LGBT activists in Myanmar campaigning to decriminalise same-sex relations are urging thousands of people to paint their little finger pink.
Asia ramps up defence against coronavirus
From Bangkok to Hong Kong and Seoul to Sydney, authorities have gone onto high-alert over the new coronavirus.
Is crime on the rise in Thailand?
Increased crime rates have been brought about by the ongoing slump in the economy.
Taal volcano: Officials warn evacuees
Seismologists have warned the volcano could imminently unleash a much bigger eruption.
Gender gap: ASEAN has much to do
The Philippines is making headway in reaching gender parity, surpassing even first world nations.
Malaysia’s Islamic schools need help
There have been numerous incidents involving Malaysia’s tahfiz schools which have resulted in the loss of life.
Filipinos turn volcano's ash into bricks
Environment officials decided to combine the ash with sand, cement and discarded plastic to form about 5,000 bricks per day.
Philippine volcano has destroyed livelihoods
The Taal volcano eruption has inflicted significant damage on the livelihoods of thousands and is expected to cause more.
Deadly China virus expected to spread
Fears that the virus will spread are growing ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday.
Rising sea levels put ASEAN cities at risk
McKinsey Global Institute reports a high magnitude of physical risks that 105 countries will experience in the next three decades.
Albayalde indicted for corruption in drug war
Former Philippine police chief will be charged with corruption for allegedly protecting officers linked to the narcotics trade.
Drowning still a huge problem for Thai kids
Drowning is considered the “number one” killer of children below 15.