Disbelief and praise from teenagers and parents as Indonesia’s social media ban set to take effect

Baca artikelnya dalam bahasa Indonesia Indonesia’s decision to ban social media for children under 16 has left teen influencer Charissa Putri Chandra Kirana heartbroken. “How could the government do this?” the 14-year-old said, visibly emotional. “Kids don’t always inherit success from [their] parents, some of us must start from the bottom.” Charissa, who has 800,000 … Read more

K-wave at a high tide; ripples of dissent surface in ASEAN

A post by X account @sss_dds20405 calling for a boycott of Korean products appears under the hashtag #SEAbling on Feb. 23, 2026. SEOUL, February 27 (AJP) – At a moment when the Korean Wave appears once again near its global crest — with artists climbing international charts and anticipation building ahead of … Read more

From consumer to producer: South-east Asians turn their anime obsession into big business

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — Anime is no longer just a niche hobby in South-east Asia — it has grown into a cultural and economic powerhouse. Across the region, streaming platforms and social media have turned teenage fans into a generation of lifelong enthusiasts and consumers, South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported. “Anime has some … Read more

Philippines, US bolster ties with seventh maritime exercise – Baird Maritime

Philippines, US bolster ties with seventh maritime exercise  Baird Maritime PH, US military units hold 7th bilateral maritime drills in WPS  Philippine News Agency Philippine Navy tests new frigate in West Philippine Sea drills with US forces  Philstar.com BRP Miguel Malvar successfully completes first official mission in West Philippine Sea | ABS-CBN News  ABS-CBN Philippines, US hold joint maritime … Read more

Philippines with Its Seven Thousand Booming Beach Paradise Islands Is This Surging Southeast Asian Jewel Outshining Thailand as the Ultimate Travel Destination?

Home » ASIA » Philippines with Its Seven Thousand Booming Beach Paradise Islands Is This Surging Southeast Asian Jewel Outshining Thailand as the Ultimate Travel Destination? Friday, May 16, 2025 Industry observers were suggesting that the Philippines had begun to emerge as a serious alternative to Thailand in the realm of Southeast Asian travel, even … Read more

Why south-east Asia must lead the fight against neglected tropical diseases

Village health Volunteers in Thailand survey mosquito breeding sites as part of dengue prevention campaign Deere Kumphaitoon/Shutterstock Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a persistent public health threat, and tackling them is not just a moral obligation, but a smart investment. NTDs are a group of infectious diseases that mainly affect poor people in tropical and … Read more

Xi Jinping visits Vietnam, Cambodia and Malaysia to shore up support in Asia amid US trade war

China says it’s “tearing down walls”, expanding its circle of trading partners and “shaking hands” instead of “shaking fists”, amid its escalating trade war with the United States. The comments from the Chinese foreign ministry came as President Xi Jinping continued his tour through South-East Asia — which Donald Trump said was designed to work … Read more

Singapore: Pirate Incident Recorded in Philip Strait

Singapore Strait: incidents on increase. File Image / Pixabay An increase has been observed in incidents involving piracy and commercial shipping in the Singapore Strait. The latest incident involved a bulker that was boarded by pirates on January 25 in the Philip Strait in Singapore, according to maritime news provider Tradewinds. The intruders were … Read more

Penang is one of the best places to visit in South-East Asia: Lonely Planet

The world-renowned travel guide Lonely Planet has named Penang one of the seven best destinations to visit in South-East Asia. On its website on Jan 2, Lonely Planet described Penang as a vibrant mosaic of Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures, all of which are reflected in its food, architecture and traditions. “The capital of this … Read more