Residents in Terengganu village on edge as hungry sun bear targets livestock
The bear had also preyed on other domesticated animals belonging to villagers.
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Pain for clicks: Inside China’s violent ‘PK livestreaming’ craze despite crackdowns
Chinese authorities are cracking down on violent livestreaming content but eliminating the issue will be hard, experts say, as social media sites still profit from such spectacle.
Taiwan 'cautiously optimistic' about US arms sales, defence minister says
TAIPEI, May 19 - Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo on Tuesday said he was \"cautiously optimistic\" about arms sales from the U.S., after President Donald Trump said he was still considering whether to go ahead with new sales to the Chinese-claimed island.
Samsung, union narrow some differences as major strike nears
The two sides are trying to hash out a deal on bonus payments before 48,000 workers go on strike.
At least 10 killed as heavy rains drench southern, central China
Authorities said they were launching emergency responses in several affected areas.
Seoul Subway app revamped to improve access for foreign riders
It now has expanded language support, including for live updates.
Indonesian government critics targeted by lies, violence: Amnesty
Amnesty said Indonesia’s government is taking an “authoritarian” turn under Prabowo Subianto.
Singaporean tourist rescued by helicopter in S. Korea after allegedly entering restricted area
The 60-year-old Singaporean had allegedly entered the restricted zone of Sanbangsan Mountain on Jeju island.
Xi hosts Russian President Putin in Beijing days after Trump: What to know
Putin is a regular visitor to China and has met Xi dozens of times.
Thailand steps up mpox surveillance after two new cases
Since the beginning of 2026, six cases have been reported in Thailand, with no deaths.
Indonesia signed letter but made no commitment to US on airspace access, Defence Minister says
The issue of overflight access created controversy in Indonesia in April.
Four teenagers attack e-hailing driver in Malaysia’s Melaka state over fare
The suspects were two boys aged 15 and 17, and two girls aged 14. They have been arrested.
Taiwan opposition vote to impeach president fails
The number of votes in favour was below the minimum two-thirds needed.
KL High Court finds blogger liable for defaming former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng, son
The blogger was ordered to pay RM200,000 (S$64,359) in damages to Mr Lim and RM80,000 to Mr Clint Lim.
Hanoi hits the brakes on petrol bike ban
Motorbikes are ubiquitous in Hanoi and they outnumber cars roughly seven to one.
Starbucks Korea sacks CEO over controversial 'Tank Day' promotion
Starbucks withdrew the campaign for its drink tumblers after many said it referenced a bloody crackdown.
Bali increases surveillance for hantavirus
All entry gates into Bali, including seaports and airports, are tightly monitored
Ebola virus: Thailand tracks travellers from high-risk areas, puts hospitals on alert
Thailand has not detected any Ebola cases, but surveillance has been stepped up as a precaution.
Taiwan says China's military actions are greatest source of regional instability
TAIPEI/BEIJING, May 19 - China is the greatest source of regional unease and instability due to its ongoing military activities, Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai said on Tuesday, as the Chinese navy announced it had sent a carrier task force into the Western Pacific for training.
Dead elephant discovered in Sabah forest reserve with head hacked off
Rangers would conduct a post-mortem soon to confirm the cause of death.
Taiwan says China’s military actions are greatest source of regional instability
Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai expressed concern about what China was up to.
Marcos says Philippines would be involved in any Taiwan conflict
The Philippine leader’s comments come ahead of a state visit to Japan next week.
Trump told Taiwan not to 'go independent' - but does it want to?
Taiwan independence is the reddest of red lines for China, which claims the island as its own.
Australia secures more jet fuel from China, urea from Brunei
The government said more than 600,000 barrels, or about 100 million litres, of jet fuel would arrive from early June.
Not so rosy: Flower growers battle stormy weather in Malaysia
Persistent downpours have hit flower growers hard, affecting harvests, driving up costs and weakening demand.
Record low rupiah sparks memes, call for bank official to resign
The rupiah fell to a record low last week, trading at around 17,600 rupiah for US$1.
Australia’s farmers, hit by Iran war costs and dry weather, grow less wheat
Australia may harvest up to 40% less wheat, with global supply set to tighten.
Indonesia heightens Ebola surveillance at border checkpoints after WHO’s global emergency alert
There is no approved vaccine or specific treatment for the Bundibugyo strain, which is causing the current outbreak.
Starbucks Korea head fired after ‘Tank Day’ promotion sparks public uproar
The phrase “tak” recalled explanations by the police in 1987 for the death of a student protester.
Starbucks Korea head fired after promotion sparks public uproar
SEOUL, May 19 - South Korea's food conglomerate Shinsegae Group has fired the head of Starbucks Korea after a promotion campaign sparked public uproar on the anniversary of pro-democracy protests.
Putin says Russia, China ready to back each other on issues such as protecting sovereignty
He will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 20.
Ex-mayor of Seoul’s ‘Brooklyn’ sets sights on running South Korean capital
Fintech start-ups and K-pop agencies occupy prime office space in the eastern Seoul neighbourhood Seongsu.
New Zealand to cut public service jobs in savings push
The government has been trimming costs and reprioritising existing spending since 2023.
Samsung strike? Four scenarios for the chipmaker’s labour dispute
Workers are increasingly frustrated that they are not reaping more of the rewards of its success.
Trump’s Taiwan gambit is already a gift to China, say some experts
China’s state media has used the US leader's comments to send a message at home and to Taiwan.
What really holds China and Russia together
The relationship endures despite a power imbalance, with both sides recognising that it is too important to fail.
US approves $5.4 billion in helicopters, upgrades for Seoul
The sale will boost South Korea’s ability to respond to “current and future threats”.
On the fog of Beijing
One of the difficulties in analysing summit meetings between leaders such as Xi Jinping and Donald Trump is that the events are a blend of public theatre and private discussion. With previous presidents of China and the United States such summits represented the culmination of
Wall Street guru struck speechless by Trump insider stock trades
One of Wall Street’s most recognizable gurus, Jim Cramer, became notably tongue-tied on Monday after President Donald Trump’s recent stock-trading spree entered into a televised conversation with his colleagues on CNBC. Disclosures published by the US Office of Government
Explainer-What do we know about the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus?
May 18 - A rare strain of Ebola has prompted the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency of international concern. Most of the cases have occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with more than 100 suspected deaths and nearly 400 suspected infections
'FedEx says your parcel has drugs': The scam that trapped an Indian comedian
Ankita Shrivastav is among millions of Indians who fall prey to cybercrimes every year.
‘Feels like a dream’: Indonesia’s domestic workers cheer long-awaited protection law, but concerns linger
Experts and domestic workers say the new law includes several important provisions that could bring change, but also express concern about potential gaps.
Commentary: Few deals from Trump-Xi summit, but it’s the underlying shift that matters
Don’t judge the Beijing summit by the lack of deals, because US President Donald Trump has once again invoked the “G2”, says former SCMP editor-in-chief Wang Xiangwei.
