Wang Xing Kidnapping Causes Sharp Drop in Chinese Tourism to Thailand
News of actor Wang Xing's rescue from a Thai human trafficking ring caused a 15.6% drop in Chinese tourist bookings to Thailand from January 13-20, impacting other Southeast Asian countries as well, while boosting tourism to Australia, the UAE, and South Korea.
Wang Xing Kidnapping Causes Sharp Drop in Chinese Tourism to Thailand
News of actor Wang Xing's rescue from a Thai human trafficking ring caused a 15.6% drop in Chinese tourist bookings to Thailand from January 13-20, impacting other Southeast Asian countries as well, while boosting tourism to Australia, the UAE, and South Korea.
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44% Bias Score
Thailand, China to Jointly Combat Cross-Border Telecom Scams
Thailand's prime minister will visit China next month to address a surge in cross-border telecom scams involving human trafficking, drug trafficking, and extortion, prompting joint actions between China and Southeast Asian nations to dismantle criminal networks and restore tourist confidence.
Thailand, China to Jointly Combat Cross-Border Telecom Scams
Thailand's prime minister will visit China next month to address a surge in cross-border telecom scams involving human trafficking, drug trafficking, and extortion, prompting joint actions between China and Southeast Asian nations to dismantle criminal networks and restore tourist confidence.
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60% Bias Score
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
On Thursday, Thailand's Marriage Equality Act takes effect, making it the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage, granting LGBTQ+ couples equal rights and responsibilities, and prompting hundreds of couples to register their unions at a Bangkok gala.
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
On Thursday, Thailand's Marriage Equality Act takes effect, making it the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage, granting LGBTQ+ couples equal rights and responsibilities, and prompting hundreds of couples to register their unions at a Bangkok gala.
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20% Bias Score
Indonesia Rejects Apple's \$1 Billion Investment Proposal
Indonesia rejected Apple's \$1 billion investment proposal for an AirTag production facility in Batam, deeming it insufficient to meet local component requirements for iPhone 16 sales under the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) regulation, which mandates that 40% of smartphone parts be domestically pr...
Indonesia Rejects Apple's \$1 Billion Investment Proposal
Indonesia rejected Apple's \$1 billion investment proposal for an AirTag production facility in Batam, deeming it insufficient to meet local component requirements for iPhone 16 sales under the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) regulation, which mandates that 40% of smartphone parts be domestically pr...
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44% Bias Score
Chinese Actor Rescued from Human Trafficking Ring in Thailand
Chinese actor Wang Xing, who went missing on January 3rd near the Thai-Myanmar border, was rescued by Thai police after falling victim to a telecom scam; this incident, along with 174 other cases, highlights the urgent need for stronger regional cooperation to combat human trafficking linked to tele...
Chinese Actor Rescued from Human Trafficking Ring in Thailand
Chinese actor Wang Xing, who went missing on January 3rd near the Thai-Myanmar border, was rescued by Thai police after falling victim to a telecom scam; this incident, along with 174 other cases, highlights the urgent need for stronger regional cooperation to combat human trafficking linked to tele...
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36% Bias Score
ASEAN Secretary-General Highlights Growing Partnership with Greece
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn highlights the strengthening partnership between ASEAN and Greece, citing historical ties and the recent establishment of the Greece-ASEAN Business Council in July 2024 as key milestones, emphasizing future collaboration in various sectors and the significance o...
ASEAN Secretary-General Highlights Growing Partnership with Greece
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn highlights the strengthening partnership between ASEAN and Greece, citing historical ties and the recent establishment of the Greece-ASEAN Business Council in July 2024 as key milestones, emphasizing future collaboration in various sectors and the significance o...
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52% Bias Score
印尼领导人敦促普拉博沃优先考虑执法和消除腐败
杰出的印尼人士敦促普拉博沃总统优先考虑执法和消除腐败,表达了对大型内阁的担忧,并倡导基于十项关键原则的改进治理。这发生在2025年1月28日,在雅加达的格里亚·古斯·杜尔。
印尼领导人敦促普拉博沃优先考虑执法和消除腐败
杰出的印尼人士敦促普拉博沃总统优先考虑执法和消除腐败,表达了对大型内阁的担忧,并倡导基于十项关键原则的改进治理。这发生在2025年1月28日,在雅加达的格里亚·古斯·杜尔。
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40% Bias Score
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, a First in Southeast Asia
Thailand legalized same-sex marriage, with over 200 couples registering their unions in Bangkok; this makes Thailand the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage, following only Nepal and Taiwan in Asia.
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, a First in Southeast Asia
Thailand legalized same-sex marriage, with over 200 couples registering their unions in Bangkok; this makes Thailand the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage, following only Nepal and Taiwan in Asia.
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44% Bias Score
Cambodia's Virachey National Park: Biodiversity Survey Reveals 9 New Species, Urgent Conservation Needs
A biodiversity survey of Cambodia's Virachey National Park, published Tuesday, revealed nine species new to the country and documented threatened species like the Sunda pangolin and clouded leopard, highlighting threats such as deforestation and the need for stronger park management and conservation...
Cambodia's Virachey National Park: Biodiversity Survey Reveals 9 New Species, Urgent Conservation Needs
A biodiversity survey of Cambodia's Virachey National Park, published Tuesday, revealed nine species new to the country and documented threatened species like the Sunda pangolin and clouded leopard, highlighting threats such as deforestation and the need for stronger park management and conservation...
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24% Bias Score
Indonesia Joins BRICS, Boosting Economic Growth and Global Influence
Indonesia officially joined BRICS on Monday, a move analysts say will boost its economy and global influence, potentially serving as a model for other ASEAN nations also considering membership in the emerging market bloc.
Indonesia Joins BRICS, Boosting Economic Growth and Global Influence
Indonesia officially joined BRICS on Monday, a move analysts say will boost its economy and global influence, potentially serving as a model for other ASEAN nations also considering membership in the emerging market bloc.
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40% Bias Score
Vietnam Passport Ranking Drops to 91st Globally
Vietnam's passport ranks 91st globally in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, down four places from 2024, granting visa-free or e-visa access to 51 destinations; this is Vietnam's third low ranking since 2005.
Vietnam Passport Ranking Drops to 91st Globally
Vietnam's passport ranks 91st globally in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, down four places from 2024, granting visa-free or e-visa access to 51 destinations; this is Vietnam's third low ranking since 2005.
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36% Bias Score
Myanmar Releases Thousands of Prisoners on Independence Day
Myanmar's military government released around 6,000 prisoners, including 180 foreigners slated for deportation, on January 4th, 2024, for independence day; however, Aung San Suu Kyi and many political detainees remained imprisoned.
Myanmar Releases Thousands of Prisoners on Independence Day
Myanmar's military government released around 6,000 prisoners, including 180 foreigners slated for deportation, on January 4th, 2024, for independence day; however, Aung San Suu Kyi and many political detainees remained imprisoned.
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36% Bias Score