What to know about a rare visit by China's Xi to North Korea for talks with Kim Jong UnChinese President Xi Jinping's recent trip to North Korea marks a significant chapter in regional diplomacy, focusing on enhancing cooperat...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Vietnam rice prices rise on El Nino concerns; Bangladesh rates stay high amid heatwaveBangladesh is also seeing high prices as a heatwave impacts crops and rains damage existing supplies. India's prices remain steady with goo...
06 Jun, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Travelling to Thailand this week? Heavy rain, rough seas expected across countryTourists heading to Thailand this week should anticipate widespread rainfall and thunderstorms due to a strong south-west monsoon and a low...
02 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Thailand travel may get costlier for foreign tourists. Here's whyThailand is reviewing its planned foreign tourist entry fee, potentially increasing it beyond 300 baht due to rising insurance and healthca...
31 May, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
India's rice prices extend gains; Thai demand firmsIndian rice export prices rose due to strong demand and a stronger rupee, while Thai rice saw increased interest from the Philippines and A...
29 May, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
Iran war complicates plans for yet-to-materialise international force in GazaAn international force for Gaza, announced with fanfare, faces significant delays. Key contributor Indonesia has put its troop pledge on ho...
28 May, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Breakfast of Michelin star championsBreakfast is an overlooked masterpiece in the culinary world, yet Michelin, a pivotal authority in gastronomy, hasn't fully recognized this...
27 May, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
End of an era: Veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh diesIndia's sporting world mourns the passing of Randhir Singh. He was a distinguished Olympian and a respected administrator. Singh achieved h...
27 May, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Athletics: India to host 2027 Asian Relays and 2028 Asian Indoor ChampionshipsIndia will host major athletics events. Chandigarh will stage the 2027 Asian Relays. Bhubaneswar is set to host the 2028 Asian Indoor Champ...
27 May, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh passes awayRandhir Singh, a renowned sports administrator and India's first shooting gold medalist at the Asian Games, passed away at 79. He recently ...
27 May, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Air India’s Maharaja Club reward points now valid on Air India ExpressAir India's Maharaja Club loyalty program is expanding. Members can now earn and use reward points on Air India Express flights. This chang...
25 May, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
India, Vietnam see rise in rice export rates as demand firmsVietnam's prices are up as domestic stocks dwindle. Thailand's export rates have also increased. Pre-arranged sales and internal factors ar...
25 May, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
From medical tourism to casinos, oil shock hits Southeast AsiaCompanies across aviation, retail, and manufacturing are implementing price hikes and cost-cutting measures. Disruptions to supply chains a...
21 May, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Which country is known as the Land of Smiles?Land of Smiles: Thailand is celebrated globally as the Land of Smiles. This nickname reflects the genuine warmth and politeness of its peop...
21 May, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
IndiGo to operate on Gaya-Bangkok route as Bihar cabinet clears proposalBihar's cabinet has approved IndiGo Airlines to operate direct flights between Gaya and Bangkok for 12 months, aiming to boost internationa...
20 May, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
Thailand cuts visa-free stays for more than 90 countries, citing crime by foreignersThailand is drastically cutting the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 90 countries in an effort to curb crime involving...
19 May, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Thailand train crash: At least eight dead, 25 injured after cargo train hits bus, sparks fireA devastating train collision in Bangkok on Saturday resulted in a massive fire. The blaze engulfed a public bus and nearby vehicles. At le...
16 May, 2026, 04.00 PM IST