Hawaiʻi lawmakers are considering regulating kratom and banning sales to minors. But kava advocates want an outright ban.

The fate of actor Wang Xing prompted outrage in China after he disappeared and had to be saved from a Myanmar scam center.

In total, 205 rail construction projects broke ground in 2024, with a combined capital investment of almost $390bn ...

From igniting fireworks to joining in lion dances, Southeast Asia joined millions of people all over the world in celebrating ...

Across 36 countries, most people say religion helps society and encourages tolerance. They're more divided on whether it promotes superstition.

Paul Munafo’s ties to the Island began from a distance — a great distance. His first connection came while traveling in ...

Kratom has been used for hundreds of years in Southeast Asia for issues like fatigue. But it's banned in at least 6 states.

With oversized and inquisitive eyes, an infant-like expressive face, and a palette of thick, furry coats ranging from beige to black, gibbons tick all the right boxes to be called “cute” and “cuddly.” ...

Chinese travelers are canceling plans to visit Thailand during the Lunar New Year holiday, as fears over human trafficking ...

Back when the Honolulu rail system opened in the summer of 2023, you could ride it for free on the first weekend. If you're ...

Large swaths of land in Southeast Asia are littered with unexploded bombs dropped by American forces during the Vietnam War.

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