Indonesia | 10 injured in volcanic eruption

A volcano popular with tourists erupted yesterday on Indonesia’s main island of Java, injuring 10 people, an official said. Sileri Crater at Dieng Plateau spewed cold

Hong Kong versus Singapore: which city is better for expats?

In the race to lure talent for global firms’ regional headquarters, Hong Kong and Singapore have long been neck-and-neck. While many companies make their managers locate in

Indonesia German hiker missing on volcano found dead

Indonesian officials say a German hiker who went missing last week while climbing a dormant volcano has been found dead. Search and rescue official Budiawan said

South China Sea | Beijing pledges continued assistance to Philippines

China’s foreign minister told his Philippine counterpart yesterday that Beijing is ready to provide more aid to the Southeast Asian country, as ties between the

South Korea-US | President Moon looks for common ground with Trump

South Korea’s new leader vowed to stand firmly with President Donald Trump against North Korea, playing down his past advocacy of a softer approach toward the

Thailand | 20 years on, scars from Asian financial meltdown linger

It’s been 20 years since a financial meltdown spread through much of Asia, wrecking economies and bringing down governments. They’ve long since recovered

South China Sea | Chinese navy launches latest-generation destroyer

China’s increasingly powerful navy launched its most advanced domestically produced destroyer, at a time of rising competition with other naval powers such as the United

Nepal | Millions vote in second phase of local elections

Millions of people in Nepal were voting yesterday in the second phase of local elections to choose municipal and village councils despite threats from ethnic groups that

Cyberattack | Ransomware hits new targets in Asia

A new cyberattack similar to WannaCry reached parts of Asia after hitting businesses, port operators and government systems in Europe, U.S. and South America. A terminal operated by

Phillipines | 17 bodies found in Marawi city

Philippine troops have retrieved 17 bodies believed to be of villagers killed by Muslim militants aligned with the Islamic State group who seized parts of southern Marawi

Cambodia | Conservationists find rare cache of crocodile eggs

Wildlife researchers in Cambodia say they’ve found a clutch of eggs from one of the world’s most endangered crocodiles, raising hopes of its continuing survival in the

Mongolia | With no election winner, gov’t sets runoff for July 9

Mongolia will hold its first runoff election for president next month after none of the candidates attained the necessary majority in this week’s voting. Democratic

Japan | US Navy holds memorial service for seven sailors killed in crash

The U.S. Navy paid tribute yesterday to seven sailors who were killed when their destroyer collided with a merchant ship off Japan. The Japan-based

New Zealand | Law student launches climate change court case

A New Zealand law student is taking the government to court in hopes of forcing it to set more ambitious climate change targets. The case brought by Sarah Thomson, 26,

Indonesia | Obama and family go river rafting during vacation

Former U.S. President Barack Obama and his family were seen on a river rafting trip yesterday as they vacationed in Indonesia, where he lived for

Mongolia | Next president elected amid allegations of graft, financial upheaval

Mongolians voted yesterday in a presidential election dominated by allegations of graft and concerns about financial upheaval in the landlocked country. A horse salesman, a former

Japan | Air bag recalls, lawsuits lead Takata to file for bankruptcy

Shattered by recall costs and lawsuits, Japanese air bag maker Takata Corp. filed yesterday for bankruptcy protection in Tokyo and the U.S., saying it was the

Mongolia | Pro-IMF party looks to consolidate power over populists

The head of Mongolia’s ruling party could consolidate power in today’s presidential election. First, he must survive one of the ugliest campaigns in the country’s

Briefs | Cable car crashes in tourist resort

Police say four Indian tourists and a local resident died when a cable car came crashing down from a height of at least 30 meters after derailing from

Shopkeepers rush to comply as India switches to single tax

The daily bustle of tourists and shoppers has died down in an upscale market in central New Delhi, but a toy shop owner is still busy poring

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