Over half of the world’s hungry are Asians
The majority are in South Asia, which accounts for 305.7 million people. South-east Asia follows with 48.8 million people, and West Asia with 42.3 million.
Indonesia upset defending champions China to end 19-year wait for Thomas Cup
It was Indonesia's 14th triumph but not since they last tasted success in the 2002 edition in Guangzhou where they beat Malaysia in the final.
Hate unleashed as clashes erupt between Hindus and Muslims
Angry mobs have attacked Hindu temples and clashed with police in various parts of the country.
U.S. officials to travel to Southeast Asia, Japan to discuss Myanmar
The delegation led by State Department Counselor Derek Chollet, who serves as a policy adviser to Secretary of State Antony Blinken
Asia’s race to stock up on Covid pill could see a repeat of vaccine grab
Molnupiravir is being heralded as a potential pandemic game changer, especially for those unable to get vaccinated
Early cold snap grips South Korea
Seoul records 1st ice of year with the lowest temperature for mid-October since 1957
A tale of two state polls
The Melaka polls - if they are held - will give us a glimpse of what could happen in the 15th General Election (GE15). Elections will also take place in Sarawak.
Era of driverless vehicles on the way to reality
Squid Game earlier this week became Netflix's biggest original series launch, notching up 111 million viewers in less than a month.
Slowing the rise in Seoul home prices
The Moon Jae-in administration has tried a series of measures to control rising housing prices. None have worked.
No welcome for Myanmar’s junta
For the first time since its establishment on Aug. 8, 1967, Asean has taken a punitive measure against a recalcitrant member.