China, Singapore Agree to Step Up Belt & Road Cooperation
CHONGQING (Xinhua) — China and Singapore on Tuesday announced that the upgraded version of the China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement will take effect on Oct. 16.
Vietnam Bans ‘Abominable’ Over South China Sea Map
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam has pulled “Abominable” from theaters because the U.S.-Chinese-made animated movie showed a map supporting Chinese claims to the disputed South China Sea.
Going Once, Going Twice… Our Reporter Tries Antique Auction for Newbies
BANGKOK — I learned several things in my first ever participation in an auction.
Every Eco-Friendly Refill Shop in Thailand (So Far), in 1 Interactive Map
Here’s a list of all the known dedicated refill shops in Thailand right now, along with an interactive map.
Uzbeks, Egyptians, Ugandans Arrested in Pattaya Prostitution Bust
PATTAYA — Chonburi immigration police said Tuesday they arrested seven foreigners in the province’s tourist areas for prostitution.
2019 Winter Will be Colder and Longer, Met Says
CHIANG MAI — Temperatures at the country’s highest peak dropped to single digits on Tuesday morning just as officials say the rest of Thailand...
China Inaugurates 3D-Printed Concrete Bridge
TIANJIN (Xinhua) — A 3D-printed concrete bridge modeled on a 1,400-year-old stone arch bridge has been unveiled in northern China's Tianjin Municipality.
China’s First Homegrown Polar Icebreaker to Start Its Maiden Voyage
SHENZHEN (Xinhua) — China's first domestically made polar icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, will start its maiden voyage to the Antarctic from the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen Tuesday.
Officer Slashed in Neck by Rioter Still in ICU: Hong Kong Police
HONG KONG (Xinhua) — The officer who was slashed in his neck by a rioter Sunday afternoon was still under treatment in the Intensive Care Unit, Hong Kong police said Monday.
Thai Driver Alexander Albon Turning Heads in Formula 1
SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — Formula One has always had a solid following in Southeast Asia. Having Red Bull driver Alexander Albon performing as well as he is will only add to the sport's popularity in the region.
