Western pressure on Russian oil trade brings Indonesia into focus
As Western pressure tightens on traditional buyers of Russian crude, analysts say Indonesia’s status as a fast-growing net oil importer with limited fiscal headroom...
‘Absolutely terrifying’ New Zealand storm leaves 30,000 homes without power
Heavy rain and strong winds disrupted flights, trains and ferries, forcing the closure of roads across large parts of New Zealand’s North Island on...
‘Move with agility and steadiness’ in Year of the Horse, John Lee tells Hongkongers
Hong Kong will “move with agility and steadiness” in the Year of the Horse to seize opportunities and overcome challenges, the city’s leader has...
Are aliens real? Obama says yes but rules out long-running conspiracy
Former US president Barack Obama said in a podcast interview on the weekend that aliens are real, but they aren’t at Nevada’s Area 51....
Hong Kong banks lure wealthy clients with gold, mahjong sets, fireworks during holiday
Gold, mahjong sets, fancy lai see packets and dinners with fireworks views are among the incentives Hong Kong banks are using to lure wealthy...
Warning of unclear parking rates after Hongkonger charged 7 times more than advertised
Some shopping centres in Hong Kong display unclear parking discount terms that often lead to disputes, the consumer watchdog has said, citing a case...
China goes visa-free for UK, Canada; Rubio, Wang Yi in Munich: 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...
Campaigning starts for Nepal’s first election since deadly anti-corruption protests
Nepalese candidates launched their campaigns on Monday for next month’s parliamentary election, the first since deadly anti-corruption protests toppled the previous government last year....
8 dead in fireworks shop blast at start of China’s Lunar New Year holiday
The Ministry of Emergency Management has warned officials of the urgent need to prevent a repeat of the fireworks explosion that killed eight people...