The Singaporean hotelier behind Lloyd’s Inn Kuala Lumpur, one of the city's most stylish boutique hotels

Blending Southeast Asian charm with modern luxury, Lloyd’s Inn Kuala Lumpur is Joan Chang’s third boutique hotel.

Commentary: China’s mission to the moon is rocking geopolitics

Shaping the rules of competition will ensure this space race is a peaceful one, says the deputy director at the Australian National University Institute for Space.

Israeli Foreign Minister says Iran's threats make it worthy of destruction

Israeli foreign minister says Iran's threats make it worthy of destruction

Four die after drinking from bottles found in sea

The fishermen drank the contents of the bottles thinking it was alcohol, local media reports.

India beat South Africa in thriller to win T20 title

India end their 13-year wait for a world title by fighting back for a thrilling seven-run win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final.

China keeps pressure on Philippines despite US ally

This year’s annual Balikatan joint military exercises between the Philippines and the United States (April 22-May 10) broke much new ground. So did China’s response to it. The exercise areas and the arms deployed showed the linkage of South China Sea and Taiwan Strait hotspots.

Indonesia's Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupts twice in a day

Japan and US need to up their game in the Senkakus

When the People’s Republic of China wants something, it is persistent and pushes to get what it wants. And it’s willing to use force if necessary. Japan knows the feeling, when it comes to the disputed Senkaku Islands at the southern end of the Ryukyu chain. They are closer to

Two China tourists dead after bus accident in Genting Highlands; driver has no licence

The 32-year-old tour bus driver also had a string of traffic violations.

China tells Taiwanese to visit 'in high spirits', despite execution threat

US, allies condemn North Korea for sanctions-busting arms sales to Russia