Rising rents narrow housing choices for Seoul’s foreign residents
Foreign tenants also face challenges like language barriers and limited rental contract knowledge.
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China extends probes into US trade barriers until December
The investigations into US practices were due to conclude on Sept 27.
Indonesian authorities demolish luxury prison 'villas' where whisky, TVs seized
Officers emptied several "villas" of furniture, bottles of alcohol and at least one big-screen TV, before taking an excavator to 10 of the units and smashing them to the ground.
‘Luxury villas’ demolished at Indonesian prison as probe finds ‘abuse of authority’
This comes amid allegations that selected inmates received special treatment.
Thai floods disrupt factories, capital still at risk, PM says
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Bangkok, its metropolitan area and Thailand's central region were still at risk from floodwaters flowing in from the north.
What does it mean to win the AI race?
When Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in Washington last week, artificial intelligence was among the issues dividing their countries. Days earlier, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the two sides had agreed to establish a formal AI dialogue, including an incident line,
Four Singaporeans hurt after car crashes into drain on Cameron Highlands-Simpang Pulai road
Perak Fire and Rescue Department said the victims were three men aged 19, 20 and 21, and a 21-year-old woman.
China's Xi talks economy, Taiwan at reception marking National Day
BEIJING, Sept 30 - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called for efforts to achieve full-year economic targets while reiterating firm opposition to Taiwan independence and external interference, according to a speech he delivered at a reception marking the 77th
Indian opposition parties to launch protests over alleged manipulation of voter lists
NEW DELHI, Sept 30 - An alliance of India's opposition parties said on Wednesday it would launch protests to \"save democracy\" after a newspaper report said the Election Commission pushed large-scale voter list changes despite two commissioners questioning the process.
Republican committee chair calls for scrutiny of Seoul's China ties
WASHINGTON, Sept 30 - The Republican chair of the congressional committee focused on China is calling on the Trump administration to scrutinize US ally South Korea's warming ties with China, which he said pose \"significant risks\" to the United States.
Watch: Couple describe relief at rescue after whale destroys their yacht
Jeremy and Gemma Cooper were 500 miles off the coast of New Zealand when their yacht, the Tai Tam, collided with a sperm whale.
Fincantieri shipyard accident kills worker, critically injures another
ROME, Sept 30 - A man died and another was seriously injured after an accident at a shipyard operated by Italy's Fincantieri in the port city of Ancona, the shipbuilder and police said on Wednesday.
Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing to visit Malaysia in October, report says
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 - Myanmar's junta chief-turned-President Min Aung Hlaing will visit Malaysia in October, Malaysia's state news agency reported on Wednesday, as the two countries continue talks on returning refugees and people displaced by conflict.
Watch: Luxury prison in Indonesia demolished after public outcry
Indonesian lawmakers on Wednesday ordered the demolition of a controversial luxury compound inside a penitentiary near the capital.
Ex-husband, in-laws accused of murdering Hong Kong model Abby Choi appear in court
The three defendants face life in prison if found guilty.
Why millions of Filipinos remain vulnerable to hefty medical bills
Three in five Filipinos lack private health insurance, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority, leaving many exposed to high medical bills despite universal state health coverage.
Indonesia’s Health Minister Budi Sadikin hopes to be first South-east Asian chief at WHO
Budi says talks with more than 70 health ministers have shaped his ideas for reforming WHO.
Several areas in JB hit by flash floods
The Fire and Rescue Department said it received a distress call regarding flash floods at 3.20pm.
We are capitalists: US Democrats push back against communist label ahead of midterms
WASHINGTON, Sept 30 - Democrats in competitive midterm races are increasingly declaring themselves proud capitalists, worried that Republican accusations of socialism and communism could sway critical swing voters this November, interviews with candidates and a review of