Long-term plans needed to protect Metro Manila’s most vulnerable from rising seas
The waters that sustain him and his community also pose an existential challenge in the years ahead.
Air pollution deaths in Jakarta ‘may double’ by 2030: study
The report ranks Jakarta among the top three of 61 cities observed worldwide for premature deaths related to such pollution.
‘Northern Metropolis’ to be HK’s ‘second economic engine, says Lam
A sprawling metropolis there will facilitate economic integration with Shenzhen.
Insurers set their sights on pet owners
Keeping pets has become more popular in Chinese cities and owners are also now more willing to take their animals to vets.
Hong Kong had its hottest September on record
The city set new records with 15 very hot days and 11 hot nights in the month.
Dozen’s of Asia’s influentials in the spotlight after leak of Pandora Papers
The list includes Malaysia's former Finance Minister, two senior Cabinet ministers in Indonesia, and many more.
Kishida promotes younger LDP members to Cabinet
One eye-catching selection was the appointment of 46-year-old Takayuki Kobayashi.
Singapore passes law to counter foreign interference
This Bill is intended to address a serious threat that concerns national security, Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam said.
China’s Taihu Tunnel to aid regional economy, connectivity
The longest passageway under a lake ever built in China, is expected to open to traffic in December.
Fumio Kishida sworn in as Japan’s 100th prime minister, to hold general election on Oct 31
The new prime minister will likely dissolve the Diet at the end of an extraordinary session on Oct 14.