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7,100-Year-Old Skeleton Reveals Unknown Human Lineage in China
A groundbreaking study of a 7,100-year-old skeleton found in Yunnan, China, has revealed a "ghost" human lineage previously known only through genetic inference. The woman, named Xingyi_EN, belonged to a deeply divergent group called the Basal Asian Xingyi lineage, which may have contributed to modern Tibetan ancestry. This discovery, along with ev...
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Southeast Asia Sees Nearly 150% Rise in Heart Disease, Study Shows
The number of people with cardiovascular disease surged by 148 per cent in Southeast Asia over the past three decades, with the condition becoming the region's leading cause of mortality and morbidity, according to new research.
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French President Macron's Dramatic Video Shows "Squabble" With Wife. He Says...
The French presidency found itself in the midst of some social media turbulence after a video showed the President's face being shoved away in an abrupt gesture by his wife as the two of them landed in Vietnam to begin their visit to Southeast Asia.
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Covid-19 Cases Spike In Asia: About JN.1 Variant And Affected Countries
A resurgent wave of Covid-19 is spreading through Southeast Asia, with densely populated regions in Hong Kong, Singapore, China and Thailand witnessing a spike in cases.
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US Slaps Tariffs Up To 3,521% On Solar Imports From These Asian Nations
In its latest tariff salvo, the Trump administration in the United States has imposed new duties-- as high as 3,521%-- on solar imports from Southeast Asian countries.
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Singapore Airport Is World's Best Airport 2025: Top 10 Luxury Resorts To Stay At
Singapore is home to not only the World's Best Airport, Changi, but also some stunning luxury resorts in Southeast Asia
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Opinion | Modi Connects South and Southeast Asia
Modi's recent visits underline how interconnected the two geographies of South and Southeast Asia are and how an artificial division between the two has not allowed the two to leverage each other's strengths.
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Here Is Why Vietnam Is Emerging As Southeast Asia's Hottest Tourist Destination
The surge in foreign tourists has been driven by favourable visa regulations, tourism promotion programs and prestigious international tourism awards
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Explainer: What Are Southeast Asia's Scam Centres And Why Are They Being Dismantled?
Scam centres that operated along the Thai-Myanmar border for years have drawn fresh attention after the high-profile abduction and release of a Chinese actor in Thailand.
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Electrocuted, Whipped, Tortured: The Reality Of Southeast Asia Scam Centres
An untold number of Africans are trafficked to Southeast Asia and forced to work in scam centres far from home.
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'Work Paused On Asian Highway Due To Myanmar Situation': S Jaishankar
A game changer in India's neighbourhood policy in engaging with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will be the completion of the India-Myanmar-Thailand (IMT) Highway.
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AI Set To Replace Humans In 4,000 Roles In Southeast Asia's Largest Bank
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that AI is likely to affect nearly 40% of all jobs worldwide.
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Lung Connect India Foundation Advocates For Lung Cancer Awareness And Treatment Options
By raising awareness, championing patient rights, and empowering advocates, LCIF is pioneering a transformative approach to lung cancer support in India and Southeast Asia.
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Nearly 2,000 LGBTQ Couples Wed As Thailand's Equal Marriage Law Takes Effect
Almost 2,000 same-sex and transgender couples married in Thailand on Thursday as the kingdom's equal marriage law went into effect in a first for Southeast Asia.
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"The Sea Took My Daughter": Thousands Mark 20 Years Of Indian Ocean Tsunami
Survivors and families of victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami 20 years ago visited mass graves, lit candles and comforted one another across Southeast and South Asia in ceremonies on Thursday to mark the disaster that killed some 230,000 people.
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7,100-Year-Old Skeleton Reveals Unknown Human Lineage in China
A groundbreaking study of a 7,100-year-old skeleton found in Yunnan, China, has revealed a "ghost" human lineage previously known only through genetic inference. The woman, named Xingyi_EN, belonged to a deeply divergent group called the Basal Asian Xingyi lineage, which may have contributed to modern Tibetan ancestry. This discovery, along with ev...
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Southeast Asia Sees Nearly 150% Rise in Heart Disease, Study Shows
The number of people with cardiovascular disease surged by 148 per cent in Southeast Asia over the past three decades, with the condition becoming the region's leading cause of mortality and morbidity, according to new research.
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French President Macron's Dramatic Video Shows "Squabble" With Wife. He Says...
The French presidency found itself in the midst of some social media turbulence after a video showed the President's face being shoved away in an abrupt gesture by his wife as the two of them landed in Vietnam to begin their visit to Southeast Asia.
-
Covid-19 Cases Spike In Asia: About JN.1 Variant And Affected Countries
A resurgent wave of Covid-19 is spreading through Southeast Asia, with densely populated regions in Hong Kong, Singapore, China and Thailand witnessing a spike in cases.
-
US Slaps Tariffs Up To 3,521% On Solar Imports From These Asian Nations
In its latest tariff salvo, the Trump administration in the United States has imposed new duties-- as high as 3,521%-- on solar imports from Southeast Asian countries.
-
Singapore Airport Is World's Best Airport 2025: Top 10 Luxury Resorts To Stay At
Singapore is home to not only the World's Best Airport, Changi, but also some stunning luxury resorts in Southeast Asia
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Opinion | Modi Connects South and Southeast Asia
Modi's recent visits underline how interconnected the two geographies of South and Southeast Asia are and how an artificial division between the two has not allowed the two to leverage each other's strengths.
-
Here Is Why Vietnam Is Emerging As Southeast Asia's Hottest Tourist Destination
The surge in foreign tourists has been driven by favourable visa regulations, tourism promotion programs and prestigious international tourism awards
-
Explainer: What Are Southeast Asia's Scam Centres And Why Are They Being Dismantled?
Scam centres that operated along the Thai-Myanmar border for years have drawn fresh attention after the high-profile abduction and release of a Chinese actor in Thailand.
-
Electrocuted, Whipped, Tortured: The Reality Of Southeast Asia Scam Centres
An untold number of Africans are trafficked to Southeast Asia and forced to work in scam centres far from home.
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'Work Paused On Asian Highway Due To Myanmar Situation': S Jaishankar
A game changer in India's neighbourhood policy in engaging with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will be the completion of the India-Myanmar-Thailand (IMT) Highway.
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AI Set To Replace Humans In 4,000 Roles In Southeast Asia's Largest Bank
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that AI is likely to affect nearly 40% of all jobs worldwide.
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Lung Connect India Foundation Advocates For Lung Cancer Awareness And Treatment Options
By raising awareness, championing patient rights, and empowering advocates, LCIF is pioneering a transformative approach to lung cancer support in India and Southeast Asia.
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Nearly 2,000 LGBTQ Couples Wed As Thailand's Equal Marriage Law Takes Effect
Almost 2,000 same-sex and transgender couples married in Thailand on Thursday as the kingdom's equal marriage law went into effect in a first for Southeast Asia.
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"The Sea Took My Daughter": Thousands Mark 20 Years Of Indian Ocean Tsunami
Survivors and families of victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami 20 years ago visited mass graves, lit candles and comforted one another across Southeast and South Asia in ceremonies on Thursday to mark the disaster that killed some 230,000 people.
