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Indonesia arrests captain of capsized ferry, police say

Trump unveils $200 billion South Korean investment in US; Seoul hedges on Alaska pipeline

Japan drops out of top 10 holiday spots for Chinese travellers amid tensions

A surprising political realignment in Selangor could alter Malaysia’s balance of power

Philippines sends largest ship, aircraft to drive away Chinese vessel in waters near Taiwan

US sees Chinese invasion of Taiwan unlikely in 2027 despite 2027 timeline, sources say

Tearful Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir visits wife Siti Hasmah’s grave

Tighter New Zealand election race stokes investor fears on policy backflips

From textile engineering to cockpit hero: Indian pilot wins praise after flydubai drama

South Korea’s Lee urges North Korea to restore dialogue, pledges military build-up

Indonesia plans first adjustment of tax-free income threshold since 2016, minister says

Taiwan transfers naval commander to Coast Guard to boost deterrence against China

Pakistani airstrikes kill nine in Afghanistan, Taliban say

Greer urges G20 to back Trump tariff agenda, takes aim at China

Japan tightens rules for foreigners wanting permanent residency

Pre-emptive cybersecurity laws enforced in Japan amid rising threats

New Zealand Parliament dissolved ahead of tight November vote

Japan hikes residency fees for foreign nationals

Anwar-ordered UiTM Holdings review widens scrutiny of Malaysia’s bumiputera institutions

Rising rents narrow housing choices for Seoul’s foreign residents

China extends probes into US trade barriers until December

‘Luxury villas’ demolished at Indonesian prison as probe finds ‘abuse of authority’

Four Singaporeans hurt after car crashes into drain on Cameron Highlands-Simpang Pulai road

China's Xi talks economy, Taiwan at reception marking National Day

Indian opposition parties to launch protests over alleged manipulation of voter lists

Republican committee chair calls for scrutiny of Seoul's China ties

Fincantieri shipyard accident kills worker, critically injures another

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing to visit Malaysia in October, report says

Ex-husband, in-laws accused of murdering Hong Kong model Abby Choi appear in court

Indonesia’s Health Minister Budi Sadikin hopes to be first South-east Asian chief at WHO

Several areas in JB hit by flash floods

We are capitalists: US Democrats push back against communist label ahead of midterms

79-year-old arrested after separate shootings in Japan’s Kobe leave one dead

Sri Lanka ex-minister ordered to publish apology for taking disaster response truck

Indonesian governor orders halt on data-centre project by Singapore’s BDx due to lack of permits

UN refugee agency concerned by Malaysia returns to Myanmar

Near misses at Sydney airport 20% above national average, accident investigator finds

Thai PM Anutin launches flood war room with daily briefings, defends cash handouts

Delhi’s ‘chonkiest’ dogs battle for hearts and a crown

Airbnb searches surge 160% ahead of Sepang race weekend

Lost shark becomes viral star in South Korea

Japan court rules human voice is protected in TikTok AI case

North Korean leader ‘extremely obese’: Seoul spy agency

Countdown begins to biggest-ever Rugby World Cup

South Korea made no military aid pledge to Ukraine over transfer of North Koreans: Lawmaker

Vietnam admits ‘differing opinions’ on Hanoi development

Seoul suspects Ukraine’s Zelensky revealed North Korean POW transfer to win arms support

China says Taiwan is ‘desecrating the martyrs’ with its World War II history criticism

Japan to face price hikes on over 3,000 food items in October

Malaysia’s former PM Mahathir in hospital after wife’s death