The US Commerce Department has revealed intentions to impose tariffs of as high as 3,521% on solar panel imports from four Southeast Asian countries. A year-long investigation culminated following requests from several major solar equipment manufacturers for the administration of then-President Joe Biden to safeguard their operations in the United States. The proposed levies are…
Authorities have reported the discovery of evidence indicating a bird strike on a passenger aircraft that tragically crashed in South Korea last December, resulting in the loss of 179 lives. A preliminary investigation report released on Monday indicates that the feathers and blood stains found on both engines of the Jeju Airplane originated from the…
On Thursday, Thailand made history by becoming Southeast Asia‘s first nation to recognise same-sex marriages legally. LGBT organisations will commemorate this milestone with over 1,000 marriage registrations in one day. Following years of advocacy by activists, Thailand has become the third region in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage, joining Taiwan and Nepal. The new marriage…
Officials report that severe flooding resulting from heavy rainfall in Malaysia and neighboring Thailand has led to the deaths of at least 12 individuals. In northern Malaysia, over 122,000 individuals have been compelled to leave their residences, while approximately 13,000 people in southern Thailand have similarly faced displacement.Concerns are mounting that the figure may increase,…
