Rescuers in Myanmar reported finding bodies swept away by the powerful storm, which left a trail of destruction there and in neighboring countries.
Tag: Southeast Asia
Pope’s Grueling Asia Tour Points Toward a Less-Western Church
The long trip by a frail, 87-year-old pope was seen as a bold endeavor and a muscular step for a global church looking East.
Why Is China Pressuring the Philippines in the South China Sea?
China claims most of the strategic waterway and is trying to push out neighbors like the Philippines. Any deadly mistake could risk war.
‘Make Millions Before Grandma Dies’ Brings Tears to Southeast Asia
A tear-jerker from Thailand, “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies,” has become a surprise hit across the region. Its theme is universal: bonding with family.
Thailand’s Legislature Approves Same-Sex Marriage Measure
The bill, which needs the king’s endorsement to become law, underscores Thailand’s status as a relative haven in Asia for L.G.B.T.Q. people.
India and Bangladesh Reel from Extreme Heat
April is typically hot in South and Southeast Asia, but temperatures this month have been unusually high.
South Korea Is Desperate for Foreign Workers
Though a shrinking population makes imported labor vital, migrant workers routinely face predatory employers, inhumane conditions and other abuse.
Rohingya Refugees Stuck on Boats in Andaman Sea, U.N. Says
Two boats carrying about 400 people have been at sea for weeks, the U.N. refugee agency said, calling on nearby governments to rescue them.
As Bedbug Anxiety Spreads to Asia Exterminators Turn Profits
Outbreaks in France and South Korea have people across Asia on high alert for bedbugs. Exterminators in the region say business is booming.
Thailand’s Marijuana Business Is Growing Despite Regulatory Risks
The country’s legal marijuana business — a rarity in Asia — is struggling with oversupply, illegal imports and regulatory ambiguity. Investors are piling in anyway.