Look ahead 2019: 3 things to watch out for in South-east Asia
The Straits Times takes a look at three headlines that will shape Southeast Asia in 2019. 1 WHAT’S NEXT FOR PAKATAN HARAPAN? The learning curve has been steep for…
Finalists: Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo
The two Reuters reporters uncovered a massacre in Myanmar and were jailed for reporting the truth. Asia News Network will reveal its person of the year on December 28. For more on…
Fresh eruption causes panic as search and rescue teams struggle to reach remote villages
Many still have not returned to their homes and are living in makeshift shelters. A fresh eruption at the Anak Krakatau volcano that caused last weekend’s deadly tsunami…
Japanese emperor turns 85, glad for war-free reign
The emperor made his last speech before his pending abdication. Japan’s Emperor Akihito, who turned 85 yesterday, has said he was heartened that the Heisei (achieving peace)…
Sunda Strait tsunami death toll hits 429
More bodies discovered at sea and as rescuers reach remote areas. The death toll from the tsunami that hit Banten and Lampung provinces on the evening of Dec. 22 has reached 429…
Sapporo blast due to fumes from 120 emptied spray cans
The owner has since apologised and claimed responsibility. The chief of a Japanese real estate firm apologised on Tuesday (Dec 18), admitting that his employees had caused an…
No wonder drug to help Taiwan in U.S.-China trade war
Taiwan must be set to weather the effects of the US-China trade war says its Finance Minister. Finance Minister Su Jain-rong has said the ongoing trade war between the United…
New US deportees set to arrive in Cambodia
NGOs are criticizing the decision by the Trump administration. US embassy spokesman Arend C Zwartjes confirmed on Thursday that 46 Cambodians will be deported from the US to…
Indonesia plans to make 30 percent bio-diesel blend mandatory
Studies are ongoing on the correct type of petrol. While the government expanded the mandatory use of a 20 percent biodiesel blend ( B20 ) in September, it plans to further boost…
Feature: Ghosn’s fall from grace
Ghosn legacy torn apart as prosecutors struggle to build a solid case. On the morning of Dec. 4, about 300 people attended a meeting at Nissan Hall at the headquarters of Nissan…