Your lens on migration, mobility, and economic shifts in Asia.
Kedah immigration officers detained 34 Myanmar, Bangladeshi and Indonesian nationals at a poultry farm in Jitra during a July 17 operation.
Nine commercial ships carrying about 139 Filipino seafarers were attacked over two weeks, leaving two dead, 12 injured and one missing.
The airport operator seeks more direct international flights beyond Jakarta and Bali.
Visa-free entry for Philippines, Thailand and Brunei extended until July 2027.
New DHS rule limits stay periods as Trump administration increases scrutiny of legal immigration.
Vietnam’s disaster authority said on July 19 that floods killed five people in Lai Châu, left three missing and damaged homes across four northern provinces.
The move aims to maintain labour supply for key industries while allowing workers to complete legal procedures.
Decline driven by sharp drop in Chinese tourists and reduced flight capacity.
