An overloaded ferry capsized leaving an estimated 100 passengers missing near Michaungdwin village in Kani Township, Sagaing Region on the Chindwin River at around 5am on October 15, sources say. The ferry, Aung Soe Moe Kyaw, reportedly carried more than...
So, a bunch of people in Tokyo went to the Internet Black Market on Sunday (Oct 16). No, not one of those infamous darknet markets that's online and (usually) engaging in illicit goods. The Internet Yami-ichi (Japanese for "black market") is an...
BANGKOK - The death of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej will not affect plans to hold a general election in 2017, media reported on Monday, scotching speculation that the military government would delay the poll as the country enters a...
Traces of a potentially cancer-causing chemical known as NDMA was detected in the drinking water of 44 Chinese cities, while samples from the east and south were found to have relatively high concentrations, according to a new study. Measured in...
Tokyo - Japan has barred all Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones from airplanes, mirroring moves by US regulators and a string of carriers that banned the recalled devices over fire risk concerns. The weekend announcement from Japan's transport ministry follows...
TOKYO- Scores of cat enthusiasts painted their faces and dressed up in elaborate and colourful feline costumes to celebrate Japan's annual ghost cat festival,"Bakeneko". Cat lovers danced and played music as they paraded through the Tokyo neighbourhood, Kagurazaka, on Sunday...
As Thais snap up black clothes to mourn the loss of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, a government spokesman has urged the public not to condemn those who are dressed in other colours. Some may be too poor or cannot find them...
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent a ritual offering to a controversial war shrine on Monday but did not visit, possibly avoiding an angry reaction from China and South Korea. The conservative premier - who has been criticised in the...
DENPASAR, Indonesia - A bridge connecting two small islands near the Indonesian resort island of Bali collapsed on Sunday, killing nine people and injuring at least 30, officials said. There were too many people passing over the bridge for a...
BLACK CLOTHES have been selling out fast at shops across Thailand, which has become a veritable sea of black as loyal subjects mourn the passing of much-revered HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej. His Majesty passed away peacefully at the age of...
