Trump’s China-savvy spokeswoman, Hong Kong trail emergencies: 5 weekend reads you missed
We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would...
Australia to Nearly Double Police Presence in Pacific Nation Under Treaty, Inquiry Told
The number of Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers working in Vanuatu could almost double under a new treaty between the two countries, a parliamentary...
Shares in Malaysia’s Genting tumble by most in 28 years
Share in Genting plunged by the most in 28 years after the leisure group controlled by Malaysian billionaire Lim Kok Thay announced plans to...
Nepal Urges Villagers to Evacuate After Flood Triggered by Landslide, 5 Missing
The areas affected by flooding of Budhi Gandaki River following a dry landslide in Chumnubri village, Gorkha district, Nepal, in a photo obtained on Oct....
Villages Evacuated as Flash Flood From Budhi Gandaki River Hits Northern Nepal
In this photo provided by the Nepal Army, residents affected by the flooding in Budhi Gandaki river in north central Nepal, are evacuated by...
‘Just a little spark’: disability advocate on inclusion, belonging in Hong Kong
Published: 11:44am, 12 Oct 2026Updated: 4:39pm, 12 Oct 2026 Greater awareness of disability in Hong Kong has not necessarily made it easier for people...
AirAsia founder denies state bailout talks despite insiders’ claims
AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes met with officials from Malaysia’s finance ministry two weeks ago to discuss potential government support for Southeast Asia’s largest low-cost...
TII Releases Falcon-ASR: 1.6B Arabic Speech Model Hits 20.92% WER
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The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) in Abu Dhabi has released Falcon-ASR, a 1.6B parameter Arabic speech recognition...
ATLA Calls for Private Companies to Establish Premises on Kure Integrated Defense Base
On September 1, Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) released an invitation for private companies to establish defense industrial facilities within a multifunctional...