The Indonesian economy exceeded expectations in the first quarter as the country posted the strongest gross domestic product growth in years, thanks to a seasonal boost to consumer spending.

The Bekasi crash has renewed scrutiny over railway safety, particularly at level crossings, thousands of which remain unguarded and with no barrier.

Xiao Qi, vice-mayor of Xi'an, said the city has built a smart governance model featuring "full-domain perception, intelligent early warning and efficient data application." ...

The city’s gross domestic product grew 5.9 percent annually in the first quarter of this year, accelerating from the revised 4 percent growth rate in the fourth quarter of last year, per government ...

N.Urgamalsuvd, Director of the Bank of Mongolia’s Monetary Policy Department, warned that supply chain risks regarding fertiliser and fuel could continue to push food and energy prices higher in the ...

The 49-year-old Shan employer, U Song Chai, was arrested for the murder, which occurred at around 2 a.m. on May 1.

At a press conference yesterday, May 5, PM Anwar Ibrahim said padi farmers will receive an advance of RM200 per hectare under the ploughing and harvesting incentive to ease the rising costs.

Kopi Kamu in South Jakarta creates jobs for people with Down syndrome, showing how inclusive workplaces can open pathways beyond stigma.

ULAANBAATAR – According to Decree No. A/396 issued by the Governor of the capital in 2026, the “Ulaanbaatar Marathon-2026” international race will be held in the capital for the 11th time on May 23.

According to the Population-Based Cancer Registry 2019-2022, published in 2025, Bhutan recorded 388 cases of head and neck cancer during the period. Of these, 209 were among men and 179 among women.

Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia continue to enjoy close and longstanding defence relations, strengthened by the Memorandum of Understanding on Defence Cooperation signed on February 14, 1992, as well ...

The visit is likely to set more ambitious targets for trade and investment, paving the way for major Vietnamese projects in the country.