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The reality of being an OFW: The price of dreaming a better life

By Editors @ Asean News Today on July 26, 2020  

The reality of being an OFW: The price of dreaming a better life

When the Philippines central bank released its ‘assumptions’ for the Philippine economy on June 4…

Zoonotic crossover fear sees Vietnam ban (almost) all wildlife trade (video)

By Stella-maris Ewudolu on July 26, 2020  

Zoonotic crossover fear sees Vietnam ban (almost) all wildlife trade (video)

As Vietnam races to track down the origin of its first SARS-CoV-2 community transmission in…

City’s poorest helping to feed Valenzuela City amidst coronavirus pandemic (gallery)

By Stella-maris Ewudolu on May 24, 2020  

City’s poorest helping to feed Valenzuela City amidst coronavirus pandemic (gallery)

Ensuring that every person has sufficient to eat during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns has been…

Khmer gather to eat ork ambok as disruption attempt foiled (photo gallery)

By John Le Fevre on November 10, 2019  

Khmer gather to eat ork ambok as disruption attempt foiled (photo gallery)

Hundreds of thousands of Khmer yesterday (Nov 9) participated in mass ork ambok (pounded rice)…

Salute to Cambodia’s most dedicated football fan (video)

By Digital Editor on October 12, 2019  

Salute to Cambodia’s most dedicated football fan (video)

Cambodians can be excused for feeling somewhat dejected after their national football team received a…

Bali tourists told to avoid black henna tattoos or risk permanent scarring (video)

By Sreypov Men on July 20, 2019  

Bali tourists told to avoid black henna tattoos or risk permanent scarring (video)

Black henna tattoos are a popular holiday ‘souvenir sought after by many visitors to Asean’s…

Brunei: sharia gay stoning risk not what it seems (video)

By Stella-maris Ewudolu on April 5, 2019  

Brunei: sharia gay stoning risk not what it seems (video)

While Brunei continues to pursue its aspirations of becoming a regional Islamic financial hub the…

What to enjoy in Malaysia this March

By Sreypov Men on March 10, 2019  

What to enjoy in Malaysia this March

All eyes in Langkawi will be looking skyward at the end of the month when…

Siam Songkran: Bangkok set to host Thailand’s largest Songkran music festival (video)

By Sreypov Men on March 9, 2019  

Siam Songkran: Bangkok set to host Thailand’s largest Songkran music festival (video)

Bangkok’s annual celebration of the Thai New Year has garnered the city a reputation for…

Watch the Mon artisans of Bilu Kyun make rubber bands and other handicrafts (video)

By Digital Editor on December 2, 2018  

Watch the Mon artisans of Bilu Kyun make rubber bands and other handicrafts (video)

Ever wondered how rubber bands are made? Quite likely not, but by now (hopefully) we’ve…

Vietnam & Cambodia’s grisly museums of war & death appeal most to visitors (videos)

By Sreypov Men on November 10, 2018  

Vietnam & Cambodia’s grisly museums of war & death appeal most to visitors (videos)

When it comes to the regions arts, culture, and history it seems it is the…

Kosal Khiev: howls of poetry at Cambodian ‘word jam’ weekend (video)

By Digital Editor on November 10, 2018  

Kosal Khiev: howls of poetry at Cambodian ‘word jam’ weekend (video)

  Calling all “angelheaded hipsters”. This weekend in Siem Reap “all scribes, poets, lovers and…

CPs ‘Gratitude’ sadvertisement campaign masks deeper Thai issues (HD video)

By Digital Editor on October 18, 2018  

CPs ‘Gratitude’ sadvertisement campaign masks deeper Thai issues (HD video)

It’s another typically tear-jerking tale from the world of Thai advertising — but this one…

Rendang-gate: crispy skin criticism steams Asean netizens, fuels mems (video)

By Stella-maris Ewudolu on April 8, 2018  

Rendang-gate: crispy skin criticism steams Asean netizens, fuels mems (video)

Netizens from Malaysian, Indonesia and Brunei reacted with furore on social media during the week after…

Apple wins Singapore CNY2018 sadvertisement battle by TKO (HD video)

By Leakhena Khat on February 6, 2018  

Apple wins Singapore CNY2018 sadvertisement battle by TKO (HD video)

With Chinese New Year 2018 (CNY2018) a little more than a week away American multinational…

StarHub latest Singapore telco with Chinese New Year sadvertisement (HD video)

By Digital Editor on January 25, 2018  

StarHub latest Singapore telco with Chinese New Year sadvertisement (HD video)

We don’t know where Singapore telcos got the idea of turning traditionally festive occasions into…

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