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How Filipina Mary Jane Veloso Was Duped into Drug Trafficking and Sentenced to Death in Indonesia

Mary Jane Veloso, a 38-year-old Filipina domestic worker, was arrested in 2010 at the airport in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, for carrying…

January 10, 2024

The Price of Racism: How a US$4,000 Fine Was Not the Only Penalty for an American Expatriate in Singapore

An American expatriate in Singapore learned the hard way that racism does not pay, after he was fined US$4,000 for…

January 9, 2024

Marcos says China isn’t getting along with the Philippines despite efforts: Here’s Why

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that the diplomatic efforts with China over the South China Sea dispute are heading…

January 8, 2024

Nature’s Wrath: Earthquake and Tsunami Disrupt Japan’s Electronics Sector

In a world where technology reigns, Japan has always been at the forefront of innovation. From cutting-edge electronics to futuristic…

January 7, 2024

‘Liar Liar’: A Public Apology Won’t Fix Falsehoods About Shanmugam

A former Reform Party member who spread false and libellous statements about Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam having…

January 6, 2024

How Myanmar’s Disinformation Campaign Influences Indonesia’s Rejection of the Rohingya Refugees

Indonesia's residents have shown hostility and resistance against the arrival of more Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, who have fled persecution…

January 5, 2024

Did You Know? Thailand has the Highest Death Rate on New Years 2024

Thailand is known for its vibrant culture, beautiful beaches, and exotic cuisine. But it is also notorious for its high…

January 4, 2024

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Erupts Again, Prompting Evacuation of Villages

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, one of the two stratovolcanoes that make up Mount Lewotobi in East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, erupted…

January 3, 2024

McDonald’s Malaysia Sues Pro-Palestinian Group Over Boycott Calls

McDonald's Malaysia has filed a lawsuit against a pro-Palestinian group for calling for a boycott of companies allegedly supporting Israel.…

January 2, 2024

How Japan’s Labor Shortage and COVID-19 Crisis Affect Foreign Workers

Japan is facing a dilemma of how to attract more foreign workers to fill its labor shortage, as the country…

December 30, 2023

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