Tokyo’s Haneda airport to open new satellite facility at terminal in Sept amid rising demand
The new facility will also increase passenger convenience.
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Teens return to TikTok after world’s first usage ban, data show
The new data underscores concerns about the effectiveness of Australia’s age controls.
The real roots of America’s mass resentment
It’s hardly news that Americans are not happy with the state of their nation. Confidence in the country’s direction crashed hard during the Bush years and never recovered. But what’s notable about more recent years is Americans’ increasing dissatisfaction with their personal
Homes submerged, tens of thousands relocated in China's south as flooding intensifies
Heavy rains triggered by Typhoon Narra have caused intense flooding in southern China. Meanwhile, another storm system is making its way towards Japan and Taiwan.
Government quality, capability set successful nations apart in a contested world: Chan Chun Sing
Speaking at the inaugural Singapore-Vietnam Strategic Dialogue, Mr Chan said both countries feel the shifts in the rules-based international order acutely.
Prabowo orders permits to be revoked for firms linked to Indonesia forest fires
Fires across Sumatra and Kalimantan have burned about 85,000 hectares, local media reported.
Chinese vessel caught with banned shark fin in the Pacific
The vessel was escorted back to Christmas Island for further investigation.
China’s YJ-20 hypersonic missile tilting Pacific’s naval balance
Footage broadcast by Chinese state television in July showed a YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship ballistic missile fired from the vertical launch system of a Type 052D destroyer, marking a quiet but significant shift in the region’s naval balance. Until now, the YJ-20 was thought to
South Korea tightens China cabbage inspections after formaldehyde scandal
China launched spot checks and market inspections after videos showed cabbage being dipped into the industrial chemical.
Vietnam’s foreign minister to visit Myanmar on Aug 26
The trip comes a month after the two countries exchanged new ambassadors.
Vietnam says its foreign minister will visit Myanmar on Wednesday
HANOI, Aug 25 - Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung is scheduled to pay an official visit to Myanmar on Wednesday, Vietnam's foreign ministry said, in what would be the first trip by a senior Vietnamese official to the country since a 2021 military coup triggered a civil
Actor Mat Yeung’s Malaysia roast meat restaurant temporarily closed 10 days after opening
The Hong Kong actor's newly opened roast meat restaurant Six Hub Roast House has been temporarily closed by local authorities over alleged licensing and premises-related breaches.
Chinese ambassador begins Australia posting, says took bus to work
Diplomat Liu Jinsong said he spoke with “ordinary” people on his way to work.
New bridge linking China, North Korea may open soon with Customs facility built
Construction of the new bridge began in 2010.
Two pastors fined $920 each for disrupting South Korean flight with loud preaching
They ignored passengers’ complaints and crew's objections, and the disturbance continued for about 13 minutes.
Haze hits unhealthy levels across 30 areas in Malaysia
There were 37 areas nationwide that recorded moderate air quality.
Dog abuse incident in southern China sparks protests
Calls for better legal protection for animals have grown in more than 100 Chinese cities.
New US ‘Malice’ missile aims at China’s carrier kill chain
The US Navy’s new AIM-424 “Malice” missile could push carrier defense back into the outer air battle, where destroying the aircraft and networks enabling China’s long-range strikes may matter more than intercepting the missiles themselves. The US Navy has officially unveiled
Man thrown off spinning ride at Incheon amusement park, taken to hospital
He fell to the ground and complained of pain in his head and neck.
Pakistan and Iran made 'significant progress' in talks on conflict, minister says
Talks between the two sides focused on measures to prevent further escalation, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and expedite an end to the conflict.
India wanted red flags on chip packets and soda. Big Food fought back
Big food companies argue that warning labels confuse consumers and are ineffective.
New Zealand’s main opposition party supports social media ban for under-16s
The support removes a major obstacle for PM Luxon after his coalition partners said they would block the legislation.
New Zealand's main opposition party supports social media ban for under-16s
SYDNEY, Aug 25 - Labour, New Zealand's main opposition party, said on Tuesday it would support a ban on social media for under-16s, removing a major obstacle for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon after his coalition partners said they would block the legislation.
Families of detained Chinese Christians cling to faith in legal limbo
Chinese authorities detained more than 20 of Zion’s members in October 2025.
NZ religious sect leader jailed over death of Chinese follower
The body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang was found near a marina in Auckland in 2024.
Malaysian university fires professor who said Romans learnt shipbuilding from Malays
Solehah Yaacob, who previously served as a linguistics professor, was terminated on April 27.
Nokia China exit deepens telecom split as Nvidia bets on 6G AI
Finnish telecom equipment maker Nokia is walking away from mainland China after two decades of building out its networks there, closing nearly every remaining site by year-end in the clearest sign yet that Europe and China are severing their telecom supply lines. Nokia is
K-meat gains ground in Singapore as premium beef and pork exports expand
The products made their full-scale market debut in January with a launch event at Marina Bay Sands.
Thai teen’s viral guitar solos fuel hopes for tourism boost
The Thai PM has instructed the tourism authorities to explore ways to support the 16-year-old.
Homes submerged, tens of thousands relocated in China’s south as flooding intensifies
Saudel is expected to pass to the north of Taiwan and dump water on its north starting late on Aug 27.
Heavy rain forecast as Typhoon Saudel girds towards Japan and Taiwan
TOKYO/TAIPEI, Aug 25 - Medium-strength Typhoon Saudel moved towards southern Japan and northern Taiwan on Tuesday where it is expected to bring heavy rain, as Taiwan reported one dead and four missing from a separate weather system over its south and east.
Join new Iran sanctions or leave the dollar system: Bessent
With the United States unable to militarily defeat Iran in President Donald Trump’s illegal US-Israeli war of choice, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday escalated the administration’s economic attacks on Tehran, warning countries and companies around the world that
Malaysian drummer dies after collapsing onstage during rock festival in Pahang
Raja Azreen Raja Talib, 56, had batttled heart issues and diabetes before his sudden death.
China’s hackers use DeepSeek for attacks, researchers say
State-affiliated cybergroups have more than doubled the number of attacks.
A 115% jump: Tourist wallets power South Korea’s convenience store growth
What visitors bought also reflected the character of each district.
South Korea’s SK Hynix union members reject wage agreement in vote
The agreement included a 6.3% wage increase and a revision to its profit-sharing bonus scheme.
Australia’s top music charts ban AI songs
The move follows growing concern in the music industry over a surge in AI-generated music hitting the air waves.
Indonesia-China naval drill could help normalize Beijing’s presence east of Taiwan
Experts said the drill was not a threat, but repeat activity with third parties there could bolster China's claims.
India’s ‘cockroach’ group plans march in September over unmet demands
The group said the march would be peaceful and urged students and youth organisations across India to take part.
China develops missile to target planes thousands of kilometres away
It is part of a larger effort by China to use its missile arsenal for nearly every military task.
Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions
CAIRO/WASHINGTON, Aug 25 - Iran promised to retaliate against expanded U.S. economic sanctions that the Americans said would cut off Iran's economic lifeline, with Tehran expressing confidence that major trading partners would resist Washington's pressure campaign.
New Zealand market watchdog finds Maori face insurance gaps, cost barrier
The research also found significant levels of distrust stemming from experiences of racism and bias.
Snoring, subways and stealth ads: How big pharma targets China's waistline
China’s rate of overweight or obese people could reach more than 65 per cent by 2030.