HKMA Issues Alert on Fraudulent Websites and Phishing Messages Related to ICBC (Asia)
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued an alert regarding fraudulent websites and phishing messages linked to Industrial and...
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China and the Philippines trade blame after ships collide in disputed South China Sea
Chinese and Philippine coast guard ships collided at sea, damaging at least two vessels, in an encounter early Monday near...
Indonesia’s new capital isn’t ready yet. The president is celebrating Independence Day there anyway
Indonesia marked 79 years of independence on Saturday with a ceremony in the unfinished future capital of Nusantara, which was...
Japan issues first-ever ‘megaquake’ advisory, leaving citizens scared, confused
Japan, one of the most earthquake-prone nations on earth, issued its first-ever "megaquake advisory" last week after a powerful quake...
Bangladesh protests threaten safety of religious minorities as temples burned, homes ransacked
Bangladesh has descended into chaos following the shock departure of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday, with religious minorities targeted...
Israel prepares for Iran attack amid warnings that regime is close to having nuclear weapon: ‘Unnerving’
JERUSALEM – As Iran ramps up its threats to launch a massive attack against U.S. ally Israel and possibly American...
Philippine forces sail to hotly disputed shoal without incident for first time since deal with China
Philippine government personnel transported food and other supplies Saturday to a fiercely disputed shoal occupied by a Filipino navy contingent...
2 oil tankers catch fire off Singapore, navy rescues crews
Singapore's navy said on Friday, July 19, it had rescued crew members from two large oil tankers that caught fire...
Indian PM Modi visits Russia visit for first time since start of Ukraine war
India’s prime minister begins a two-day visit to Russia on Monday, his first since Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine,...
Japan and Philippines sign defense agreement prompted by concerns over China
Japan and the Philippines signed a key defense pact Monday allowing the deployment of Japanese forces for joint drills in...
China’s Xi urges world powers to facilitate direct dialogue between Russia and Ukraine
Chinese President Xi Jinping called on world powers to help Russia and Ukraine resume direct dialogue during a meeting Monday...
As the Dalai Lama turns 89, exiled Tibetans fear a future without him
In a monastery beneath snow-capped mountains in northern India, the Buddhist monk entrusted with protecting the Dalai Lama and foretelling...
Cambodian authorities burn $70M of seized illegal drugs in major crackdown
Cambodian authorities on Friday destroyed more than seven tons of illicit drugs and the ingredients for them, as a drug-fighting...
World leaders gather in Switzerland for Ukraine peace summit, excluding Russia
Switzerland will host scores of world leaders this weekend to try to map out first steps toward peace in Ukraine...
Devcon Scholars Program Returns for Devcon Southeast Asia, Aiming to Build a Collaborative Community
The Devcon Scholars Program is back, offering scholarships and community-building opportunities for Devcon SEA 2024. (Read More)
