The Latest Breaking News from Asia

India, China bought 80% of Russia's oil in May: International Energy Agency

India has increased purchases from almost nothing to close to 2 million barrels per day, while China has raised liftings to 2.2 million barrels per day. With Europe banning import and G7 imposing shipping restrictions on Russian oil, more than 90% of the product is now headed to Asia, with…

The Hindu · Jun 16, 2023

AP Week in Pictures: Asia

June 9-15, 2023

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

Coldplay adds Bangkok concert to extended Asia tour

Following the sell-out success of their November 2023 Asia/Australia shows, Coldplay is staging a second run of Asia dates for January and February next year, as part of their record-breaking "Music of the Spheres World Tour". The good news is that the dates include a show at Bangkok's Rajamangala National…

Bangkok Post · Jun 14, 2023

Asia’s largest pub Oia brings Santorini to Bengaluru

Oia, Bengaluru’s massive bar spanning 87,000 sq ft, impresses with its Santorini-inspired aesthetics. Situated in Hennur, it attracts visitors despite wait times, becoming a must-visit destination in the city.

The Hindu · Jun 14, 2023

Asia’s gamblers cheer wave of legalisation

MACAU: In a sea change for the traditionally conservative region, some of the biggest tourism spots in Asia and the Middle East are moving toward building or allowing their first casinos, raising competitive pressure on existing hubs like Macau.

Bangkok Post · Jun 14, 2023

Outbound market keeps focus on Asia

Asian countries are engaged in fierce competition for the Thai outbound travel market, banking on increased flight capacity compared with last year.

Bangkok Post · Jun 13, 2023

Regional spending set to grow by 7%

Tech spending in Thailand and four other Southeast Asian economies is projected to grow 7% this year to approach US$47 billion, despite a number of challenges such as fragile post-pandemic supply chains, according to UK-based research and advisory firm Forrester.

Bangkok Post · Jun 13, 2023

Time for an Asian Monetary Fund

Although the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has long been the most prominent global institution for promoting financial stability, calls to create regional alternatives are growing louder.

Bangkok Post · Jun 13, 2023

Bones, the 'Cave of the Monkeys' and 86,000 years of history: new evidence pushes back the timing of human arrival in Southeast Asia

In 2009, when our team first found a human skull and jaw bone in Tam Pà Ling Cave in northern Laos, some were sceptical of its origin and true age.

The Conversation · Jun 13, 2023

86,000-year-old human bone found in Laos cave hints at 'failed population' from prehistory

The discovery of a skull and shin bone fragment in a cave in Laos pushes back the earliest known date of Homo sapiens in Southeast Asia.

LiveScience · Jun 13, 2023