WorldIndonesia ferry fire kills three, more than 500 rescuedPassengers jumped overboard with lifejackets after the blaze broke out21 Jul 07:42 AM
WorldTyphoon Wipha grounds flights, closes schools as Hong Kong bracesHong Kong issued a T8 warning as Typhoon Wipha approached.20 Jul 02:25 AM
WorldSouth Korea's ex-President indicted for abuse of powerYoon Suk Yeol plunged the country into crisis when he sought to subvert civilian rule.19 Jul 11:42 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBritish, Asian, Kiwis inquire about buying Cardrona HotelThe Queenstown Lakes District Council values the main site of land and buildings at $5.4m.09 Jul 05:00 AM
WorldAsia number one target of Trump's tariff lettersTrump warned 14 countries of higher import tariffs starting from August 1.08 Jul 06:00 PM
WorldChina relaxes visa rules to show off rich history and cyberpunk coolTrump's return has given China another chance to win friends and influence other nations.06 Jul 06:00 PM
WorldNorth Korean detained after crossing land borderNorth Koreans are typically screened by Seoul’s intelligence agency on arrival.04 Jul 04:48 AM
WorldWhy there's little love for lovebugs in South KoreaThe non-native insects have no natural predators and have grown in numbers over the years.04 Jul 03:31 AM
WorldJapan's H2A rocket retires after 50 launches, faces commercial hurdlesIt launched more than 70 satellites, mainly for Japan’s Government.01 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelLive octopus and martial arts classes: What South Korea is really like The destination is like no other place on Earth. 01 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldScientists retrace 30,000-year-old sea voyage, in a hollowed-out logNew York Times: A 45-hour journey took the team from eastern Taiwan to Yonaguni Island.26 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisBombing of Iran may teach unwelcome lessons on nuclear weaponsNYT analysis: One conclusion might be a bomb is the only protection in a dangerous world.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDanone's NZ profits surge, dividend doubles to $19.8m Revenue increased 32% to $591.99m.24 Jun 05:00 AM
WorldWhy rice is poised to survive better in a warming worldStudy suggests farmers will need to be more innovative to keep up with climate impacts.23 Jun 06:00 PM
WorldManga prophecy sparks flight cancellations to Japan amid quake fearsFlight sales from key Asian markets to Japan have declined due to the manga.19 Jun 10:45 PM
WorldMilestone move: Taiwan's submarine programme advances amid challengesThe 80m submarine features US combat systems and torpedoes.18 Jun 04:23 AM
BusinessVietjet orders 100 Airbus A321neo planesThe Vietnam deal includes an option to buy 50 more jets later.18 Jun 12:26 AM
WorldUS to declare seven pangolin species endangered to combat traffickingPangolins are the most trafficked mammals, hunted for their scales and meat.17 Jun 12:27 AM
TravelWhere are the world’s best cruises? We asked a seasoned cruiserAccording to this expert, these five cruises explore the world’s best destinations.16 Jun 06:00 PM
WorldVietnam lawmakers abolish district-level governmentThey merged provinces, cutting nearly 80,000 jobs.16 Jun 05:27 AM
WorldRust removal sparks explosion at US base in OkinawaThe explosion occurred while SDF members were assessing unexploded bombs.09 Jun 08:07 AM
WorldWhy Vietnam's two-child policy change may not boost birth rateHigh living costs in big cities deter many from having more children.04 Jun 03:59 AM
WorldMongolian PM resigns after losing confidence voteProtests in Ulaanbaatar erupted over alleged corruption and economic concerns.03 Jun 01:06 AM
World'A wake-up call': US warns of China's military ambitions in AsiaThe US is calling on allies to upgrade defences amid China's military pressure in Asia.31 May 04:25 AM
WorldCyber crime crackdown: 15 foreign nationals jailed in NigeriaThey include 11 Filipinos, two Chinese, one Malaysian, and one Indonesian.30 May 11:13 PM
WorldUS to revoke visas for Chinese students linked to Communist PartyNew visa scrutiny targets applicants from China and Hong Kong.29 May 03:12 AM
