Buddhism remains a powerful and enduring force in Southeast Asia, particularly in mainland countries like Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, where countless devotees engage in a myriad of ...

According to the latest data from the Pew Research Center, Buddhism is the only religion to have fewer believers in 2020 than in 2010, a drop of 18.6 million, largely due to a low birth rate in ...

In Brief The April 2025 trilateral agreement between India, Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates to develop Trincomalee's energy hub represents a strategic counterweight to China's expanding Indian ...

Pocket moments of peace at these monasteries and Buddhist temples in Singapore — where zen courtyards and meditative sessions ...

The June 2025 G7 summit in Canada unravelled as US tariffs dominated the agenda and President Trump left abruptly after Israel’s strike on Iran. Anticipated bilateral talks with other G7 members and ...

Hinduism, Buddhism and many religions that fall into the “other religions” category – including Daoism (also spelled Taoism), Jainism, Shintoism and Sikhism – were founded in the region. Nearly 95% of ...

In light of the increasing uncertainty surrounding the external trade environment faced by Asian economies, the urgency of enhancing regional economic cooperation to unleash the potential of ...

Sam Dalrymple’s Shattered Lands is an imperious view of the British Raj's collapse, redeemed by its forgotten stories of ...

The sleepy village of Licin is situated in the Banyuwangi regency of East Java, Indonesia. It’s a 30-minute drive from the town of Banyuwangi – Java’s easternmost tip – and an hour from the slopes of ...

The report also showed that the Philippines is expected to continue to have the second highest economic growth in Southeast Asia next year at 5.4 percent and in 2027 at 5.5 percent. Despite this ...

DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) — Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Wednesday said the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death, ending years speculation that ...

In addition, insightful Connections features provide an international context for the history of East Asia, exploring topics like the origin and spread of Buddhism and the global perspective of World ...