Traffic accidents rise involving drunk people asleep on Tokyo streets
Thirteen people in Tokyo this year have died after falling asleep on the street in the past year.
Magnitude 6.1 quake hits West Java
The quake, felt in capital Jakarta, has no tsunami potential, an official said.
Bangkokians mostly happy with Chadchart in first 6 months: survey
Of those polled, 42.60% said they were pleased with the hard work the governor has done to improve the capital.
HK High Court postpones Jimmy Lai trial until Dec 13
Lai, founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper, is charged with collusion with foreign forces to endanger national security and three other offenses.
Timor Leste opens new port in largest ever foreign investment
The $490 million port at Tibar Bay near the capital Dili is expected to expand trade for Timor Leste, one of the poorest countries in the region.
Trial of ex-Malaysia PM Najib’s wife for $2.2m money laundering and tax evasion case to start in May
A total of 15 witnesses are expected to testify in her graft trial in May next year which involves RM7mil in money laundering and tax evasion.
Thai Police cracks down on electricity theft for crypto-mining
Previous investigation had found evidence of investors searching for commercial buildings in Greater Bangkok for crypto-mining.
Trader duped by seniors in ‘Marcos gold’ investment
The victim, an admitted supporter of the Marcos family, said he fell for the dubious deal because those behind it were in their 80s.
Reconstruction minister Kenya Akiba comes under fire at Diet session
The minister's claim that he had never been involved in the payment of membership fees to the Unification Church has been thrown into doubt after some evidence surfaced.
Muslim student in India confronts teacher for calling him a ‘terrorist’
The 45-second video of the incident shows the professor explaining that he had passed the remarks “as a joke”.