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Malaysians are Southeast Asia’s fattest, but Vietnam is catching up fast
Source: WHO
The number of overweight and obese people is rising in Southeast Asia, with Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore...
Cambodia could reverse ban on online gambling
The Cambodian government may reverse its decision to shut down its online gambling industry, risking the ire...
Cloud kitchens a promising food delivery concept for Southeast Asia
A new concept of food delivery is picking up traction in Southeast Asia: Delivery-only kitchens, or so-called...
Hanoi launches global designer competition to rejuvenate old buildings and public spaces
Typical Hanoi neighbourhood around Huu Tiep Lake in central Ba Dinh district - the city has a lot of potential for...
Finally: Thailand to legalise ride-hailing services
Thailand has drafted guidelines to finally regulate ride-hailing companies and aims to legalise existing and new services...
Indonesia’s new capital to be inspired by Silicon Valley
Indonesian President Joko Widodo wants to model his country’s planned new capital on Borneo island after California's...
Brunei drives professional gaming sports
The Esports Association of Brunei has been launched by a group of ten of the leading gaming...
Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia join forces to develop regional tourism
Tourism officials from Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam are discussing a draft plan on tourism development in the...
Relaxed working spots: The ten best Coffices in Makati City
Holding office in a coffee shop, aka a “coffice”, is a great way to filter out the distractions of home and boost...
Indonesia announces location of new capital
Indonesia's new capital will be located in the geographical center of the archipelago
The Indonesian government has chosen...
Thailand is world’s largest durian exporter
Thailand was the world’s largest durian exporter in the
first half of this year thanks to free trade...
Malaysia’s Karex adds more spice to its condom portfolio
Port Klang, Malaysia-based Karex Bhd., the world’s largest condom maker, is living up to its reputation of...
Make PKBN or The National Service Programme in Brunei Compulsory
With “job choosiness”, “lack of training” and “poor working ethics” identified as possible...
Singapore, Bangkok among top-50 most surveilled cities in the world
Singapore and Bangkok are Southeast Asia’s contribution to the world’s top-50 most surveilled cities in terms of...
Cambodia bans online gambling
Cambodia will no longer issue licenses to online gambling businesses, and all existing licenses will not be...
President confirms relocation of Indonesian capital to Borneo
Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo confirmed that the country's capital will be moved from Jakarta to Borneo, whereby...
Mandalay set to become Myanmar’s first smart city
Sunset over Mandalay, Myanmar's future "smart city" © Arno Maierbrugger
Mandalay is about to become Myanmar’s first...
Thailand’s Rangsit University sees business case for marihuana products
Rangsit University's own marihuana cultivation © Arno Maierbrugger
Rangsit University, a private university in Pathum Thani,
Thailand which is...
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Thailand, Cambodia to connect capital markets
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Cambodia (SECC) on...
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Cambodia could reverse ban on online gambling
The Cambodian government may reverse its decision to shut down its online gambling industry, risking the ire...