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Spectacular lake festival in Myanmar shines despite political upheaval and natural disasters

Myanmar’s Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival is a major Buddhist celebration, but recent challenges have dampened its spirit

The Independent UK

More than 200 arrested after anticorruption protests in Philippines

Thousands attended rallies in Manila over a corruption scandal linked to ghost flood control projects.

Al Jazeera

One Piece Flag Protest Meaning: Why Is This Popular Manga Symbol Being Used Globally For Corruption Rallies, Power Play

The Straw Hat Pirates' Jolly Roger from One Piece has become a global protest symbol, used in rallies across Asia to represent resistance to corruption and censorship.

International Business Times UK

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‘You can feel the gods here’: a village homestay in Nepal that supports Indigenous women

Far from tourist hotspots, staying with a family in a rural mountain village gives a vivid taste of life in little-visited east Nepal

The Guardian - UK

Thai security forces use rubber bullets and tear gas in border melee with Cambodian protesters

Thai security forces have clashed with Cambodian protesters in a disputed border area

The Independent UK

Peru Evacuates 1,600 Tourists From Machu Picchu Amid Protest

Peru has evacuated around 1,600 tourists from a train station that serves the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu after a local protest escalated into clashes with police.

International Business Times

A photographer’s journey into Malagasy ancestral rituals

Ritual practices and beliefs continue to shape society in Madagascar, even as the country navigates modernity and environmental challenges. Photographer Rijasolo explores how the ancestors' spirits have endured so far – and whether, as climate change and biodiversity loss threaten the island's unique ecosystem, this connection to the spiritual world…

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TSM-Bee? TSMC gets into the honey business after working with local beekeepers to establish hives around its fabs

TSMC has worked with local beekeepers in Taiwan to produce ‘Ji Mi’ – TSMC branded honey.

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COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali, Indonesia: Is this the world’s most restorative hotel?

Yes, paradise still exists in Bali. Hayley Spencer has a transformative stay at the COMO group’s celebrity-loved wellness destination in Ubud

Evening Standard

Two British men arrested for ‘trying to smuggle a kilogram of cocaine’ into Bali

Indonesian prosecutors said the men had both met in Spain a week before their arrest

The Independent UK

Tourism boost as new 30 million passenger airport has grand opening

In 2024, some 6.7 million international tourists visited the Southeast Asian country, a 23% increase from 2023

The Independent UK

Revealed: the huge growth of Myanmar scam centres that may hold 100,000 trafficked people

Operated by crime syndicates and fostered by the country’s military junta, the number of vast complexes such as KK Park on the Thai-Myanmar border has doubled since 2021

The Guardian - UK

Anutin Charnvirakul takes office as Thailand PM after royal endorsement

Businessman and veteran politician vows to perform his duties ‘with honesty and righteousness’ amid political turmoil.

Al Jazeera

Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra leaves Thailand days ahead of court ruling that could see him jailed

After questions over whether the former prime minister was going back into exile, Thaksin said he would return no later than Monday to attend court

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Bangkok Post

Murdered woman found in suitcase in Pattaya reservoir

The body of a young woman was found in a suitcase seen floating in a reservoir near Pattaya on Wednesday morning.

International Business Times UK

#Corruption: Filipinos Praise Indonesia for Revolting Against the Government — 'If They Can, We Can Too'

Filipinos are praising Indonesians as they bravely revolt against their corrupt government. Philippine residents are encouraging their fellowmen on social media to do the same.

Al Jazeera

Indonesian police use tear gas on university campuses in ongoing protests

The Islamic University of Bandung’s student body says security officials ‘brutally attacked’ the campus with tear gas.

International Business Times

French Colonial Legacy Fades As Vietnam Fetes Independence

Crispy banh mi baguettes, grand colonial facades, and chattering Francophone schoolchildren are lingering reminders of the French presence that once dominated Vietnam.

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Indonesia Capital On Edge As Army Appears After Deadly Protests

As soldiers crisscrossed the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Monday in a highly unusual scene ahead of more protests over lavish perks for lawmakers, many residents were staying clear.

Evening Standard

Where to eat Malaysian food in London: 11 of the best restaurants, from Mambow to Med Salleh

Left off the backpackers’ route, overshadowed by East Asia — it’s finally Malaysia’s time to shine

The Guardian - AU

Sydney’s new international airport opens next year. But you might have to catch the bus to get there

Public transport to Western Sydney international airport seems likely to be fragmented and indirect from many parts of the city

Radio France Internationale

Malagasy families 'turn the dead' with silk and song to honour ancestors

In Madagascar, winter brings with it a unique family gathering. Across the central highlands, communities practise the famadihana – the “turning of the dead”. The ritual, rooted in Austronesian culture and dating back to the 16th century, involves exhuming ancestors, wrapping them in fresh silk shrouds and celebrating them in…

Kiplinger

Retire in This Asian Country for a Warm Culture and Relaxed Lifestyle

With its fabulous beaches, delicious food, and affordability, this Southeast Asian country is a haven for expats from around the world.

The Independent UK

3 dead after mob sets fire to Indonesian regional parliament building

An angry mob has set fire to a local parliament building in Makassar, Indonesia, leaving at least three people dead and five others hospitalized

Al Jazeera

Three killed in fire at Indonesian government building blamed on protesters

At least three people were killed and several injured in a fire blamed on protesters in Sulawesi island.

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