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North Korea is allegedly sending crypto-currency into 'exchanger accounts' that have the capability of converting crypto-currencies into US dollars. Photo: iStock

AT Finance, China, European Union, India, Iran, Malaysia, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Philippines, Russia, South Asia, World

North Korea successfully using cryptos to evade US sanctions

by Peter J. Brown September 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi (L) greets Chinese President Xi Jinping before a meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on August 19, 2016. Photo: AFP/Pool/Rolex Dela Pena

AT Finance, Australia, Beijing, China, European Union, Hong Kong, India, Laos, Myanmar, Oceania, Pakistan, South Asia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, World

As West recoils, China surges south in Myanmar

by Bertil Lintner September 24, 2018February 18, 2020

The Merlion in Singapore where the incident took place. Photo: Google Maps

AT Finance, China, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, South Asia, Sri Lanka, Thailand

Foreign workers are cleaning up on Household Services Scheme

by Asia Times staff September 24, 2018February 18, 2020

The exchange has launched Binance Research, which will focus on the creation of institutional-grade research reports to increase transparency and improve the quality of information available within the crypto space. Photo: iStock

AT Finance, China, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, World

Despite US setbacks, Binance’s global rollout continues

by Pete Sabine September 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Kwun Tong Magistrates' Court, Kowloon. Photo: Google Maps

China, Hong Kong

HK court dismisses charges against domestic worker

by Asia Times staff September 24, 2018February 18, 2020

今年6月，信眾在印度北部聖城瑞詩凱詩（Rishikesh）的恒河岸浸過聖水後將衣服弄乾。相片：AFP / Sajjad Hussain

India, South Asia

印度恆河缺水糧荒迫在眉睫

by Sahana Ghosh September 24, 2018February 18, 2020

India's PM Narendra Modi speaks during the inauguration of a hydro power plant in Kashmir earlier this month. The Archbishop of Delhi has called for a prayer campaign until the next election, accusing Modi's party, the BJP, of threatening the country's secular fabric. Photo: Reuters/ Danish Ismail

Afghanistan, AT Finance, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Singapore, South Asia, Sri Lanka

Beyond criminality and corruption – where is India heading?

by Prakash Katoch September 24, 2018

Tin Shui Wai in the New Territories. Photo: HK government/Facebook

China, Hong Kong

Pembantu Filipina berhenti kerja setelah dibentak-bentak majikan di HK

by Asia Times staff September 24, 2018October 5, 2018

Semporna in Sabah, Malaysia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

AT Finance, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Middle East, Philippines

Warga negara Filipina ‘terlibat’ dalam penculikan nelayan Indonesia

by Asia Times staff September 24, 2018October 5, 2018

Photo by iStock.

AT Finance, China, Indonesia, Malaysia

Polisi periksa penipuan yang memikat wanita Indonesia pergi ke Tiongkok

by Asia Times staff September 24, 2018October 5, 2018

The second Tainan City service center of the National Immigration Agency in Taiwan. Photo: Google Maps

AT Finance, China, Indonesia, Taiwan, Vietnam

Tainan rayakan Festival Kue Bulan bersama migran

by Asia Times staff September 24, 2018October 5, 2018

Many Kashmiri children, such as these kids from India's northern state, have been subjected to abuse after being sent to privately-run shelters. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Uncategorized

Kashmir officials move to stop child abuse in private shelters

by Sheikh Saqib September 24, 2018February 18, 2020

The Indonesian was found near Guam waters. Photo by Wikimedia Commons.

AT Finance, Indonesia, Japan, Northeast Asia

Indonesian teen survives 49 days adrift in a fishing hut

by Asia Times staff September 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Kashmiri Shiite Muslim women look on during a religious procession held in Srinagar. Photo: AFP

India, Middle East, South Asia

Militarization puts women’s issues on the back foot in Kashmir

by Muntaha Amin September 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Nguyen rented properties in Perth and turned them into cannabis farms. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

AT Finance, Australia, Oceania, Vietnam

Vietnamese jailed for growing cannabis in Perth houses

by Asia Times staff September 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon. Photo: Google Maps

China, Hong Kong, Nepal, South Asia

Man arrested over armed robbery, three others still at large

by Asia Times staff September 24, 2018February 18, 2020

The Eastern Magistrates' Court. Photo: HK Government

AT Finance, China, Hong Kong, Philippines

Mga Filipinong turista, laya sa US$5 bilyon na kasong bank draft

by Asia Times staff September 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Filipino-American Hannahlei Cabanilla was hailed as "America's favorite dancer" in the 15th season of US dance competition So You Think You Can Dance. Photo: Facebook/ So You Think You Can Dance

AT Finance, China, Hong Kong, Philippines, World

Filipino-American, wagi ng pinakamataas na gantimpala sa US dance competition

by Asia Times staff September 24, 2018February 18, 2020

The Auckland High Court. Photo: Google Maps

AT Finance, New Zealand, Oceania, Philippines

Milyonaryo, kulong sa pagbabayad na makitang inaabuso ang mga batang Filipino

by Asia Times staff September 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Sephy Francisco, an events singer from the Philippines, wowed the judges of The X Factor UK by singing both male and female parts of a duet. Photo: YouTube

AT Finance, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Philippines, South Korea, United Kingdom, World

Filipino, napahanga ang UK talent show sa pagkanta bilang lalaki at babae

by Asia Times staff September 24, 2018February 18, 2020

2018年9月20日，日本首相安倍晉三（中）在東京得悉成功連任自民黨總裁。相片：AFP

Japan, Northeast Asia

日本無法承擔的「宋飛正傳式選舉」

by William Pesek September 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Hong Kong National Party convener Andy Chan taking questions from the media during a pro-independence rally in the city's Central district. Photo: AFP

Beijing, China, Hong Kong

HK bans separatist party that pushed for independence

by Frank Chen September 24, 2018February 18, 2020

The Bombay Stock Exchange building in Mumbai. Photo: AFP

India, South Asia

Friday’s crash weighs on Indian stock market, investors wary

by Asia Times staff September 24, 2018February 18, 2020

A map shows the route of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/ Wanishahrukh

Afghanistan, China, European Union, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Change of mindset needed for better understanding of CPEC

by Zamir Awan September 24, 2018

A 3.5-meter python stopped traffic in downtown Manila, Philippines. Photo: Facebook

AT Finance, Philippines

Python shocks commuters at bus terminal in Manila

by Asia Times staff September 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Royal Malaysian Customs Department, Kangar, Malaysia. Photo: Google Maps

AT Finance, China, Indonesia, Malaysia

Indonesian trio nabbed for smuggling 435 exotic animals

by Asia Times staff September 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Indian Army paratroopers in a joint exercise with the US military. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

India, South Asia

Indian Army needs to modernize war doctrines as much as structure

by Vijay Oberoi September 24, 2018

In this photograph taken on October 21, 2016, armed Myanmar soldiers patrol a village in Maungdaw located in Rakhine State as security operation continue following the October 9, 2016 attacks by armed militant Muslim. The United Nations called for an investigation into claims Myanmar troops have been killing civilians and torching villages in northern Rakhine, as reports emerged thousands of Rohingya had been forced from their homes. / AFP PHOTO / STR

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Australia, Bangladesh, European Union, Indonesia, Iraq, Malaysia, Middle East, Myanmar, Oceania, Russia, South Asia, World

South and Southeast Asia not immune to the spread of terrorism

by Hakimi Abdul Jabar September 24, 2018September 27, 2018

Rivalry between India and Pakistan sometimes gets un-neighborly. Illustration: iStock

Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Pakistan-India rift ‘the fault of the stars’

by Imad Zafar September 24, 2018

HDB blocks on Senja Road, Bukit Panjang, Singapore. Photo: Google Maps

AT Finance, Indonesia, Middle East, Singapore

Housewife jailed and fined for assaulting Indonesian worker

by Asia Times staff September 24, 2018February 18, 2020