59 h. ago Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan denies ‘liking’ controversial Gaza post

The minister says he has enhanced security for his Facebook account after being accused of temporarily liking inflammatory remarks on activists.

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3 d. ago ‘On our own’ in Myanmar, Bali to crack down on ‘naughty’ foreigners: 7 Asia highlights

From rescuers’ battle in Myanmar quake to Japan’s ‘major disaster’ action plan, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

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1 week ago Bali, Indonesia to crack down on ‘naughty’ foreigners with new rules and tourism levy

The new guidelines for foreign tourists were issued to curb their misbehaviour.

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1 week ago Did negative online reviews prompt North Korea to stop foreign tours?

The measure for visits to the Rason special economic zone comes as North Korea aims to boost its tourism revenue.

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2 w. ago Global CEOs flock to Beijing as China tries to woo foreign investors

Global CEOs flock to Beijing as China tries to woo foreign investors  Radio Free Asia

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2 w. ago Thailand to stop allowing foreign pilots on domestic flights from next year

The country’s pilot association has sued the government for letting foreign pilots fly certain local routes under a temporary arrangement.

Politics

2 w. ago Record rise in South Korea’s foreign residents highlights wage and education challenges

South Korea’s record surge in foreign residents reveals wage disparities and education challenges for immigrant families.

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4 w. ago Grisly discovery in Bali as foreign national found dead in rooftop water tank, sparking probe

Police said the person who found the body originally thought it was a mannequin before realising the gruesome nature of the discovery.

Events

4 w. ago Grisly discovery in Bali as naked foreign national found dead in rooftop water tank

Police said the person who found the body originally thought it was a mannequin before realising the gruesome nature of the discovery.

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