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Thailand’s new prime minister, Srettha Thavisin, says that his government will change its cannabis policy. The government wants to limit the use to medical purposes within the next six months. …
Thailand in major U-turn on drug policy Read More
The Malaysian arrested in Norway for alleged espionage, a charge that has now been changed to financial fraud, was supposedly recruited by a foreigner while studying in Australia. A Kuala …
Malaysian student arrested in Norway was recruited by foreigner in Australia Read More
A volcano near the Philippine capital Manila, spewed above average volcanic smog on Friday, September 22. This has prompted authorities to close schools in several cities and towns and to …
Philippines issues health warning over volcano smog Read More
Norwegian authorities said on Friday, September 22, that they have dropped the allegations of espionage against a 25-year-old Malaysian student. Instead, they are now holding him on suspicion of a …
Norway change spying charges against Malaysian student Read More
The European-Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival will be held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from 22-28 September 2023. The event is collaboratively organized by the National Documentary and …
European-Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival to be held in Vietnam Read More
Thailand’s Labor Ministry announced on Thursday, 21 September 2023 that the department aims to send approximately 100,000 skilled workers abroad in 2024. According to Department of Employment director-general Pairoj Chotikasatien, …
Thailand aims to send more skilled workers abroad Read More
This week, H&M announced a new collaboration with the KidsRights Foundation. The cooperation features the launch of a new interactive edutainment platform called “State of Youth Kids.” The online tool …
H&M enters collaboration with KidsRight Foundation Read More
From 2024, Changi Airport in Singapore will let technology replace passengers’ presentation of passports. This was recently announced by CNN. “Singapore will be one of the first countries in the …
Singapore airport replaces passports with biometric clearance system Read More
The Ancient Town of Si Thep and its Associated Dvaravati Monuments in Phetchabun province of Thailand has been recently listed on the UNESCO World heritage site during the the World …
Ancient town in Phetchabun of Thailand gets listed on UNESCO World Heritage Read More
Azura Lovisa Wännman is a Swedish-Malaysian fashion designer who incorporates her mixed heritage in her creations. Since 2018, she has been particularly inspired by her Southeast Asian culture. But to …
Swedish-Malaysian designer brings life to her heritage through fashion Read More