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It Looks Like a Tiny, Fluffy Dragon, But It's Really a Bird. Meet the Great Eared Nightjar
NEED TO KNOW The great eared nightjar is a nocturnal bird that resembles a fluffy dragon Great eared nightjars can be found in the…
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Durian growers scent opportunity as Chinese demand spikes
A mouthful or two of durian, the notoriously pungent fruit grown across Southeast Asia, is close enough to being a rite of passage for…
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Abu Dhabi's renewable giant Masdar expands into Malaysia
Abu Dhabi renewable energy giant Masdar will develop a 200-megawatt floating solar power plant at the Chereh dam in Malaysia — the first…
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Smoked-dried mummification practise created world's oldest mummies
When we think of mummies, we tend to imagine embalmed pharaohs, massive pyramids and buried treasure in Ancient Egypt. That was before we…
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Remains Reveal Earliest Evidence of Human-on Human Violence in Asia
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
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Million-year-old stone tools found on Indonesian island could unravel mystery of ‘hobbit’ humans
Humans may have crossed mainland Southeast Asia to occupy surrounding islands much earlier than previously thought, according to a new…
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This is the most underrated country in Southeast Asia
In a world of tourist traps and social media, finding an undiscovered destination can feel impossible. But have you ever heard of Myanmar?…
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Destination by Hyatt hotel brand to debut in Southeast Asia
Hyatt Hotels has launched its Destination by Hyatt brand in Southeast Asia through a franchise agreement between its affiliate and PT…
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Activists Know How to Stop Sexual Violence in the Garment Supply Chain. Will Brands Buy In?
Women across South and Southeast Asia are demanding an end to gender-based violence and harassment in the garment supply chain, which they…
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Mercy Chefs to deploy to Myanmar following 7.7 magnitude earthquake
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The Portsmouth-based nonprofit Mercy Chefs has announced they are deploying to southeast Asia following a massive…
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Toxic Waste That Set Off Global Outcry Seized by Albania’s Prosecutors
(Bloomberg) -- Albanian prosecutors ordered that containers filled with suspected hazardous industrial waste be seized after the cargo was…
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Thailand makes history as 1st SEA country to legalize same-sex marriage
[Source] Thailand has legalized same-sex marriage, becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to do so. The landmark bill, which…
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Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage in a first for Southeast Asia
PHUKET, Thailand — Thailand’s landmark marriage equality bill has been endorsed by the monarchy, making it the first country in Southeast…
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Thailand’s New Government Wades Back Into Central Bank Feud
(Bloomberg) -- Thailand’s new government has revived calls for the central bank to reduce borrowing costs, with Prime Minister Paetongtarn…
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Pope Francis lands in Singapore for final stop of Asia-Pacific tour
[Source] Pope Francis arrived in Singapore on Wednesday, marking the final leg of his 12-day tour across Southeast Asia and Oceania that…
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Pope appears sprightly after health issues with epic Asia trip underway
Jakarta, Indonesia — Pope Francis appeared in good health and good humor Wednesday on the first full day of what will be a marathon trip…
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Why Thailand is making it easier for travelers to stay longer
Maybe you want to escape the winter months at home, opting instead to take care of your business on a laptop from the comfort of your…
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All 48 Countries of Asia, Sorted by Region
Eurasia is the largest continent on Earth, home to a rich tapestry of cultures, languages and histories. From the ancient civilizations of…
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China's BYD opens EV factory in Thailand, first in Southeast Asia
By Chayut Setboonsarng RAYONG, Thailand (Reuters) -China's BYD opened an electric vehicle plant in Thailand on Thursday, the auto maker's…