Bruising election result may push New Zealand ruling party further right
Most conspicuous is the loss of top lawmakers.
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Wind of change: Laos project shows promise of connecting S-E Asia to green power
The Laos wind farm offers a glimpse of ASEAN’s green power future and a long-delayed regional grid.
New Zealand's new lawmakers start to arrive at parliament as government remains in limbo
WELLINGTON, Nov 9 - Dozens of newly elected lawmakers will start to arrive at New Zealand's parliament this week, even as the country faces a weeks-long wait to learn who will govern after an election that left the incumbent centre-right bloc with a razor-thin lead.
Commentary: What the timing of Najib’s house arrest says about Malaysian politics
With two upcoming state elections, conventional wisdom held that neither coalition would want the former prime minister and his corruption convictions as a live campaign topic, says Asian studies professor James Chin.
ASEAN special envoy's Myanmar aid mission draws mixed reactions amid peace plan impasse
Some observers see the mission as a way to reach vulnerable communities, while others warn against engaging Myanmar's military authorities amid a lack of progress on an agreed peace plan.
G7 ministers to discuss recent cyber attacks, Italy says
ROME, Nov 8 - The Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers meeting in Paris on Monday and Tuesday will discuss recent cyber attacks suspected to have come from pro-Russian groups, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Sunday.
Crash of Indonesian water-bombing helicopter kills crew member
The aircraft crashed into a river as it scooped up water for an airborne drop.
Philippines rebukes officials over public comments about China
The Philippines' uniformed services have engaged in months of heated exchanges with the Chinese Embassy.
To free or not to free: Prior compromises to UMNO leave Anwar in a bind over Najib’s house arrest
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces pressure over Najib Razak’s house arrest as Malaysian polls loom.
Japanese man with ‘grudge against society’ stabs bookshop worker: Police
The man allegedly used a kitchen knife to stab the worker.
Wild elephant threat forces 11 schools to close in Aceh
An estimated 50 wild Sumatran elephants inhabit the area around Bener Meriah regency.
North Korea rolls out its own version of ‘cupbap’ with over 60 ready-to-eat meals
One advertisement proclaimed that consumers could enjoy a hot meal anywhere in just 10 minutes.
Crew member missing as Indonesian water-bombing helicopter crashes
The crash in South Kalimantan province was the second in days involving a firefighting helicopter.
Malaysia’s health ministry to conduct inspections at Gardenia over consumer complaints
Complaints were circulating on social media of alleged food poisoning after consumption of Gardenia products.
Seoul records first snowfall, 26 days earlier than 2025
The first snow was observed at 10am at a weather station in Songwol-dong, Jongno-gu.
Electric auto rickshaws reshape India’s roads
Across northern India, e-rickshaws now queue outside railway stations and bustling markets.
Can’t cook or shower: Indonesians take aim at data centres amid outages
A strong El Nino cycle has exacerbated the dry weather.
Astellas employee jailed in China for espionage to be released in December: Japanese media
The man was sentenced to three years and six months.
Astellas employee imprisoned in China to be released in December, Japanese media report
TOKYO, Nov 8 - A Japanese employee of Astellas Pharma sentenced to three years and six months in prison for espionage in China is set to be released in mid-December and returned to Japan, Japanese media reported late on Saturday.
‘Feeling guilty’: Price hikes a tough sell in Japan despite inflation
Decades of deflation have nurtured a consumer class averse to higher prices.
'Feeling guilty': Price hikes a tough sell in Japan despite inflation
The angst faced by Uniqlo and Saizeriya when they attempted to raise prices highlights the struggle Japanese firms face as they battle rising costs in a country that has experienced decades of deflation.
After close vote, New Zealand must wait weeks for new government
The popular vote shares for National and Labour were each below 30%.
15 companies join hands to push for 2028 air taxi service in western Japan
The Japanese government expects commercial services using next-generation air mobility vehicles to start between 2027 and 2028.
Pakistan-built robots serve taste of future to Karachi diners
The robots are proving a hit with families, who flock to the restaurant to watch the machines in action.
Japan convenience store operators expand digital signage to spur purchases
The plan comes amid sluggish growth in customer numbers.
Australia scraps plan to sell Sydney military barracks after backlash
The reversal follows criticism of the divestment efforts from groups seeking to preserve Australia’s military history.
Who is Qiulae Wong, the outsider who could decide New Zealand’s next government?
A centre-right or centre-left bloc dould require the support of Wong’s centrist Opportunity Party.
Who is Qiulae Wong, the outsider who could decide New Zealand's next government?
WELLINGTON, Nov 8 - Qiulae Wong has been a politician for less than a year, but the 38-year-old could hold the balance of power in New Zealand's parliament after initial counting in Saturday's general election ended without a clear victor.
From K-dramas to BTS: How pop culture is reshaping tourism in South Korea
Fans are travelling to South Korea to experience the worlds of their favourite K-dramas and K-pop stars, creating new tourism opportunities and offering hope to communities grappling with population decline.
