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Karlovy Vary turned into a stage for Vietnamese culture, as the Mrs. Ao Dai Europe 2026 finale brought together contestants from across the continent in a vibrant display of tradition …
Vietnamese woman from Finland wins European Ao Dai title in Czech cultural celebration Read More
Finland has blocked 14 property transactions, including ten linked to a Chinese corporate network, over concerns that the acquisitions could threaten national security, yle reports. Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen …
Finland blocks property purchases linked to Chinese corporate network Read More
Multiple countries have launched a new international defence cooperation initiative aimed at protecting critical underwater infrastructure. The “Guiding Principles for Underwater Infrastructure Defence Exchanges” (GUIDE) was launched in Singapore on …
Nordic and Southeast Asian countries join new underwater infrastructure defence initiative Read More
After more than two weeks of searching, rescue teams have called off efforts to find two men who remain missing inside a flooded cave in Laos, Bangkok Post reports. The …
Search for two missing men in Laos cave called off Read More
Indonesian authorities in Bali have intensified enforcement against foreign influencers and content creators using tourist visas for commercial activities, leading to dozens of detentions and deportations. The crackdown follows growing …
Paradise island cracks down on foreign influencers working on tourist visa Read More
Air passengers in Thailand will face stricter rules when travelling with power banks following a series of battery-related fire incidents on commercial flights, Bangkok Post reports. The Civil Aviation Authority …
Thailand introduces stricter rules for power banks on flights Read More
Singapore’s leading orchestra is entering a decisive turning point, and it comes with a new name at the podium. From the 2026-27 season, Finnish conductor Hannu Lintu will take over …
Finnish conductor Hannu Lintu to lead Singapore Symphony Orchestra Read More
Chiang Mai has been named among the world’s top destinations for digital nomads and creators in a new Forbes ranking for 2026. The city was placed alongside global destinations including …
Chiang Mai named top digital nomad destination Read More
Rescuers in Laos are continuing a high-risk search for two men trapped inside a flooded cave system for almost two weeks, with operations now also expanding into surrounding jungle in …
Rescuers hear possible knocking sound in Laos cave search for two missing men Read More
Finland has allocated 2.3 million USD in additional funding to support Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh, according to the UN refugee agency UNHCR. The funding comes as humanitarian …
Finland allocates 2.3 million to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh Read More