2019 is a year for major Chinese anniversaries
President Xi Jinping delivered a major speech on Wednesday on Taiwan, one of the hottest button issues for the country.
Seat belt warning as storm clouds loom in 2019
A look at potential headlines in 2019 by the Straits Times' Warren Fernandez.
Xi tells military to be prepared for war
Preparedness vital in era of drastic changes, unpredictable risks, president says.
Sultan Muhammad V steps down as Malaysia’s King
The council of 9 kings which rule Malaysia on a rotational basis has accepted the resignation.
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.
Finalists: Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo
The two Reuters reporters uncovered a massacre in Myanmar and were jailed for reporting the truth.
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.
Japanese emperor turns 85, glad for war-free reign
The emperor made his last speech before his pending abdication.
Sunda Strait tsunami death toll hits 429
More bodies discovered at sea and as rescuers reach remote areas.