Asia Pacific

Heavy storms lash bushfire-stricken regions of Australia causing floods, road closures

Despite the heavy rain, authorities were still compelled to tackle around 100 blazes which were part of the bushfires responsible for killing 29 people since September

Jan 18, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

China closely monitored US warship passing through the Taiwan strait

In a statement on Friday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang urged the U.S. to abide by the 'One China' principle and properly handle Taiwan-related issues

Jan 17, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Japan's SoftBank to invest $40 billion in Indonesia's new capital

The proposed fund from the Japanese investor is bigger than the size of the entire project - $34 billion -- announced earlier by Jokowi.

Jan 17, 2020

By Jacob J

Pro-Hong Kong supporters call for Google boycott after WhatsGap app gets removed from Play Store

Google removed WhatsGap, a pro-Hong Kong democracy app that maps retailers who share similar political viewpoints, from the Play Store

Jan 16, 2020

By Manthan C.

How does Indonesia's plan capital city to attract foreign investors?

Luhut Binsar Panjaitan said he was surprised to see that many foreign countries were interested in executing projects in the country's new capital city

Jan 15, 2020

By Yasmin Rasidi

Indonesia builds new capital in place of sinking Jakarta: Key points explained

Tony Blair, UAE Crown Prince and Softbank's Masayoshi Son to help build Indonesia's new capital in East Kalimantan.

Jan 15, 2020

By Jacob J

Kem Sokha, opposition leader in Cambodia

Cambodian leader Kem Sokha faces 30 years in jail as treason trial begins

Kem Sokha was arrested in September 2017 and his Sokha's National Rescue Party was dissolved.

Jan 15, 2020

By Jacob J

Avalanches in Pakistan and India leave at least 67 dead

Key highways connecting Pakistan and Afghanistan are blocked due to heavy snow

Jan 14, 2020

By Reuters

Wedding ceremony continues amid Taal volcano eruption in the background

Amidst the destructive beauty belching ash and pebbles, a couple decided to go ahead with their wedding despite warnings of eruption and tsunami

Jan 14, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Indonesian Maid in Singapore steals money; feed her employers food mixed with her menstrual blood

Woman contaminates her employers' food with bodily fluids after stealing around S$13,000 from them due to 'family distress' in Indonesia

Jan 14, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Hong Kong watchdog agency's report on police brutality reveal 'several shortcomings' during protests

The report will then be sent to Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam in the upcoming weeks before being officially published

Jan 14, 2020

By Pritha Mallick

Thailand King orders changes in royal motorcades to avoid massive traffic jams

The standard protocol of cordoning of complete streets through which the royal are traveling has been changed by the security forces based on the royal decree by the king

Jan 13, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Indonesian president sails to South China Sea islands sending strong message to China

Indonesia, UAE sign 11 pacts worth $22.89 billion during UAE Crown Prince Zayed's visit

11 business agreements in energy, oil and gas, petrochemical, port, telecommunication, and research, with a total estimated value worth $ 22.89 billion were inked

Jan 13, 2020

Taal Volcano eruptions cause authorities to issue 'volcanic tsunami' warning

A small volcanic eruption caused by crater activity in Batangas province prompted officials to issue the warnings

Jan 13, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

China refuses to back down even after pro-democracy Taiwan election win

Beijing said that they won't back down from Taiwan despite a pro-democracy win in the island following the elections on Saturday

Jan 12, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

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