Journalists Maria Ressa from Philippines and Russia’s Dmitry Muratov win Nobel Peace Prize
The two were given the award for their courageous fight for freedom of expression in the Philippines and Russia.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo calls for cooperation amid US-China rivalry
His main priorities for Indonesia remain the development of human resources and infrastructure, he said.
Strong quake jolts Tokyo area, hurting 17, disrupting traffic
No tsunami was caused by the quake, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
Fuel prices soar across Asia as global energy crunch deepens
Asian buyers are paying top dollar for a variety of fuels as they seek alternatives to increasingly pricey natural gas.
Indonesia’s new overhauled tax law rushed through Parliament
The passage of the bill has been described as one of the hastiest deliberations in the country's history.
Will Japan’s fear of China mean Tokyo will have less time for Asean?
Economic relations may remain stable but we cannot expect breakthroughs.
India’s race with China
A vast gulf exists between the progress made by the two countries but with the pandemic, the idea of catching up with China does not seem preposterous.
Pandora papers: Wealth by stealth
Hundreds of journalists spent 18 months trawling through nearly 12 million files, but the big picture is not surprising.
Korean Air’s acquisition of Asian Airlines on a bumpy road
The takeover would give birth to one of the world’s ten biggest airlines.
Biden says he and China’s Xi will stick to ‘Taiwan Agreement’
The US President made the remarks ahead of discussions at a crucial meeting in Zurich.