10 U.S. Sectors To Be Affected if ASEAN Ditches the Dollar

watcher.guru The U.S. dollar is now attracting stiff competition from the constantly evolving multipolar currency narrative. With the BRICS ditching the U.S. dollar officially, it seems…

Faking it: counterfeit luxury fashion in south-east Asia

theguardian.com In some countries in south-east Asia, including Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand, a distinctive street style has emerged, characterised by counterfeit luxury fashion.…

WATCH: Biden and Kenya's Ruto affirm growing security partnership

pbs.org President Joe Biden on Thursday praised Kenya’s William Ruto for “his bold leadership” as the White House marked the first state visit to the United States by an African…

WATCH LIVE: Biden and Kenyan President Ruto hold joint news conference at the White House

pbs.org President Joe Biden is rolling out the red carpet for Kenyan President William Ruto with the first state visit to the United States by an African leader in more than 15…

10 ASEAN Countries To Ditch the U.S. Dollar

watcher.guru The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries are looking to promote local currencies for trade and ditch the U.S. dollar for cross-border transactions. ASEAN…

Crypto Mining Surge and Erratic Weather Strain Laos’ Power Grid

news.bitcoin.com A report released on May 16 highlights how increased electricity consumption due to crypto mining and inconsistent rainfall have led to power shortages in Laos, challenging…

Vietnam Loses Billions In Foreign Aid Due To Administrative Stagnation: Report

benzinga.com Vietnam has reportedly lost at least $2.5 billion in foreign aid over the past three years due to administrative stagnation. The country is at risk of losing an additional…

Human Rights Watch pushes Thai authorities to stop expelling dissident refugees

pbs.org A leading international human rights organization on Thursday urged the Thai government to stop forcing political dissidents who fled to Thailand for safety to return to…

Chengdu International Aviation Hub Exceeding 1.2 Million Passengers during China's "Labour Day" Holiday

benzinga.com CHENGDU, China, May 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the end of China's "Labour Day" holiday, Chengdu has once again attracted the attention of the world with its unique…

Southeast Asian scam syndicates stealing $64 billion annually, researchers find

therecord.media Online fraud operations in Southeast Asia continue to grow, with organized scamming syndicates netting an estimated $64 billion each year worldwide, according to new…

Uber Pays $950 Million for Delivery Hero’s Taiwan Foodpanda Business

pymnts.com Uber is acquiring Delivery Hero’s foodpanda delivery business in Taiwan for $950 million. The deal, announced Tuesday (May 14), is expected to close in the first half of…

Uber to acquire Foodpanda's Taiwan unit from Delivery Hero for $950M in cash

finance.yahoo.com Uber Technologies announced Tuesday that it will buy the Taiwan unit of Delivery Hero's Foodpanda for $950 million in cash. The deal is part of Uber Eats' strategy to expand…

Uber to acquire Foodpanda’s Taiwan unit from Delivery Hero for $950M in cash

techcrunch.com Uber Technologies announced Tuesday that it will buy the Taiwan unit of Delivery Hero’s Foodpanda for $950 million in cash. The deal is part of Uber Eats’ strategy to expand…

‘The Undertaker’ Cast Reunite for Thai Horror Pic ’Night Shift’ Launching at Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com Chatchai Chinnasri and Nattawut Sanyabut, two stars from runaway Thai hit film “The Undertaker,” are reunited on upcoming supernatural horror film “Night Shift.” The new…