South Korea faces digital firestorm after data centre blaze causes disruptions
In a digitalised South Korea, most administrative tasks can be handled easily online. But that was not the case on Monday morning, the first...
Largest art biennale in Central Asia signals new chapter for Uzbekistan
Bukhara once flourished as a Silk Road hub, where travelling poets, merchants and scholars converged. But under Soviet rule during the 20th century, the...
China rate cuts likely in fourth quarter amid growth concerns: Goldman Sachs
China’s central bank appears increasingly likely to ease its monetary stance in the fourth quarter, according to Goldman Sachs, as economic momentum slows and...
Hong Kong won’t give up waste-charging scheme, ‘zero landfill’ goal: minister
Hong Kong authorities have not given up the “pay-as-you-throw” waste charging scheme, according to the environment chief, and the goal of achieving “zero landfill”...
South Korea’s new US ‘Iron Dome’ air defence system seen as reply to China
Published: 12:00pm, 29 Sep 2025Updated: 12:04pm, 29 Sep 2025 The US has deployed a new air defence system in South Korea – dubbed America’s...
Why East Timor is changing its tune on Myanmar’s military junta
East Timor’s recalibration of its stance on Myanmar’s military regime has drawn both scrutiny and intrigue across Southeast Asia, as Dili seeks to smooth...
Typhoon Bualoi batters Vietnam with ‘terrible gusts’, leaving 2 dead, 12 missing
Published: 11:17am, 29 Sep 2025Updated: 11:47am, 29 Sep 2025 Typhoon Bualoi made landfall in northern central Vietnam in the early hours of Monday, damaging...
What events and deals are on offer for National Day celebrations in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong will celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China on Wednesday, with locals and tourists expected to...
Australians angry as Singapore-owned Optus hit by second outage in 10 days
Published: 10:42am, 29 Sep 2025Updated: 10:44am, 29 Sep 2025 Australian telco Optus said on Monday that it had suffered an emergency call outage in...