6 h. ago Indonesia eyes strategic Middle East pivot to diversify from China and US

With a focus on trade, infrastructure and defence, Indonesia aims to leverage the region’s substantial wealth and cultural ties.

Politics

14 h. ago South Korea says Air Busan fire possibly caused by spare power bank

According to the interim probe into the January incident, the blaze may have started because insulation inside the battery had broken down.

Events

37 h. ago Samsung’s US hub, South Korea headquarters hit with racism allegations

According to a lawsuit, a former senior engineer alleged that he was wrongfully dismissed after reporting racial discrimination.

Events

41 h. ago Woman killed in Tokyo while live streaming stabbed more than 30 times over money dispute

The suspect told police that he ‘couldn’t accept’ that Airi Sato was ‘making money from streaming while owing me money’.

Events

3 d. ago Woman fatally stabbed in Tokyo, possibly while live streaming

The assailant and victim are believed to have known each other and both had been consulting police over a financial dispute between them.

Events

3 d. ago South Korea’s Kia disavows ad poking fun at ‘crazy’ Elon Musk

After a cheeky ad featuring a bumper sticker about Elon Musk went viral, the carmaker quickly clarified that it had no part in the campaign.

Politics

4 d. ago In Japan, last survivors of WWII firebombing by US make final push for justice

Victims of the US firebombing of Japan’s capital in March 1945 have never received any welfare support.

Events

4 d. ago After South Korea’s bombing blunder, Pyongyang fires missiles, warns of ‘accidental’ war

The warning from North Korea’s foreign ministry came as the US-South Korea ‘Freedom Shield 2025’ drills were set to kick off on Monday.

Events

6 d. ago Cyclone approaching Australia east coast weakens to tropical system

Tropical Cyclone Alfred was expected to be the first cyclone to cross the east Australian coast near the Queensland state capital since 1974.

Politics

7 d. ago South Korean court orders release of suspended president Yoon Suk

Yoon was arrested in January on insurrection charges over his botched attempt to impose martial law.

Politics

8 d. ago Japan bullet train cars decouple, second time in less than 6 months

The disconnection on the Shinkansen line that links Tokyo to northeastern Japan is similar to the previous decoupling in September.

Politics

8 d. ago South Korea jet accidentally drops bombs on village during military drill

Seven people suffered injuries and a church building and sections of two houses were damaged in the incident in Pocheon.

Events

8 d. ago South Korea jets accidentally drop bombs on village during military drill

Fifteen people suffered injuries and houses and a church were damaged in the incident in Pocheon.

Events

1 week ago Late Hong Kong singer Khalil Fong’s music tops streaming sites across East Asia

Hits such as ‘Love Love Love’ top Hong Kong’s Spotify, while ‘Special Person’ rises to number one on mainland’s QQ Music.

Politics

1 week ago Hong Kong singer Khalil Fong’s music tops streaming sites after his death

Hits such as ‘Love Love Love’ top Hong Kong’s Spotify, while ‘Special Person’ rises to number one on mainland’s QQ Music.

Events

1 week ago Your Name producer Koichiro Ito jailed for underage sex, porn in Japan

Koichiro Ito was accused of paying a 15-year-old girl for sex in 2023, and demanding that another teen send him explicit photos of herself.

Events

1 week ago ‘Gone down a lot’: why Chinese travellers are shunning US and Europe

China’s tourists are increasingly skipping Western destinations in favour of the Middle East and Southeast Asia, Travelex data shows.

Politics

1 week ago From geek to chic: Japan PM stuns women’s fashion show with trendy new look

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s unexpected fashion statement, in support of ‘cool’ Japan, drew cheers from a mostly young female audience.

Politics

1 week ago ‘Absolute nightmare’: in Japan, red tape is strangling foreign start

Japan has been trying to lure more talent but rigid visa rules and limited access to banking and housing create barriers for entrepreneurs.

Politics

2 w. ago Japanese woman investigated for kissing BTS’ Jin without consent at Seoul event

South Korean police summoned the fan to appear for questioning over an allegation of sexual harassment.

Events