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Sixth foreign tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Holly Bowles died in hospital more than a week after first falling ill in a Laos tourist town.

Pakistan town in uproar after 40 Shiite Muslims shot dead in bus convoy

Angry crowds, incensed by the ambush, gathered in the remote mountain town of Parachinar, in the predominantly Sunni Muslim nation.

‘It’s painful’: newest North Korean weapon against the South is blood-curdling noise

South Korea’s border island of Ganghwa has been bombarded with blood-curdling sounds almost daily since July 2024.

Second Australian teen dies after suspected Laos poisoning, bringing death toll to 6

Holly Bowles, 19, died hours after her friend Bianca Jones following a night out in Vang Vieng. Two Danes, an American and a Briton have also died.

Japan’s Ginzan Onsen limits day trippers to tackle overtourism and safety concerns

The town, popularised by the film “Spirited Away”, has seen a surge in visitors, leading to congestion, confrontations, and even ambulance access issues.

Pakistani surfers determined to go pro despite challenges

With no access to shops or equipment, they often use discarded boards or resin and glue to make their own.

How US indictment of Adani could affect India’s Modi and ruling BJP

The bribery scandal could cast a shadow over coming state elections and be used as political fodder for opposition parties, analysts note.

Fake alcohol deaths highlight SE Asia's methanol problem

The deaths of five tourists after apparently drinking tainted drinks highlight the wider issue of bootleg alcohol.

Satellite images show Russia giving N Korea oil, breaking sanctions

Satellite image analysis shows several North Korean tankers visiting Russia dozens of times since March.

Indonesia wants Apple to sweeten its $100 million proposal as tech giant lobbies for iPhone 16 sales

The Indonesian government expects Apple to invest more than $100 million into the country if it wants to sell its iPhone 16 in the growing market.

In forgotten parts of Singapore's iconic Orchard Road shopping street, a new era is taking shape

Orchard Road, Singapore's main shopping street, is 2.2 km (1.3 miles) long but much of the activity takes place in the middle of the stretch.

World peace is shattering amid record hotspots and defence binges

Global spending on defence is rising at the expense of social needs. The ‘peace dividend’ years are over.

Philippines’ strict visa rules disrupt Chinese businesses and local economy

Manila’s visa rules to combat fraud are hindering legitimate Chinese businesses, affecting the local economy and increasing Sinophobia.

Katy Perry v Katie Perry: Singer wins right to use name in Australia

An Australian appeals court has overturned an earlier ruling that favoured designer Katie Perry.

Seoul says North Korea received Russian anti-air missiles in return for troop dispatch

National Security Director Shin Wonsik said Moscow also provided other equipment to reinforce Pyongyang’s air defence system.

Japan's October headline inflation rate falls, but economists still see BOJ rate hike on the table

Core inflation came in at 2.3%, down from September's 2.4% but higher than the 2.2% that was expected.

Japanese prefecture apologises for AI-generated tourist attractions and phantom delicacies

The AI-generated tourism content, featuring non-existent attractions and dishes in Fukuoka, highlights the need for human oversight in AI use.

‘Jokowi still wants action’: Indonesia’s state elections a test of ex-president’s clout

The country’s former president is back in the political spotlight campaigning for candidates in regional elections.

Is Myanmar a threat to Asean centrality? Singapore warning at defence talks underscores worry

Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said Myanmar’s actions could foster a “politics of retaliation” and urged the junta not to exploit Asean for its own interests.

Singapore executes third drug trafficker in a week as UN renews calls to stop hangings

Rosman Abdullah’s execution was the eighth this year in the city state, seven for drug trafficking and one for murder.

Anwar Ibrahim’s 2 years in power: Malaysia’s economy booms but reform promises sputter

While Anwar brought economic and political stability to the country, he has largely abandoned his core agenda to win back Malay support.

Kim Jong-un says ‘hostile’ US pushing Korean peninsula to brink of nuclear war

The North Korean leader said his previous experience of talks with Washington only highlighted its ‘aggressive’ policy against Pyongyang.

As Malaysia’s Sabah faces new bribery case, will it pay dividends for power seekers?

A whistle-blower has alleged corruption involving a ‘top leader’, prompting Chief Minister Hajiji Noor to dismiss speculation about his role.

Elon Musk slams Australia’s child social media ban as ‘back door control’ of internet

Social media firms could be fined US$32 million if they fail to keep children under 16 off their platforms.

India’s female gig workers facing harassment and unsafe conditions, seek change and justice

Female gig workers in India have formed a union to advocate for rights and visibility, and confront harassment, unsafe conditions, and exploitation.

More than 40 dead after gunmen attack passenger vehicles in Pakistan

Officials fear the death toll will rise after unknown gunmen opened fire on a vehicle convoy.

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: Gautam Adani's U.S. fraud charges could have wider repercussions for India

U.S. prosecutors allege that Gautam Adani, the second most-wealthy Indian man, personally met with Indian government officials to further their "bribery scheme."

Kenya's president cancels major deals with Adani Group

The Adani Group had agreed to take over the running of Kenya's main airport, prompting an outcry.

How Xi’s Korean peninsula warning highlights Beijing’s political headache from all sides

A statement by Xi Jinping over the volatile Korean peninsula signals China’s growing concern in the region, observers say.

Britain’s 'mini-budget' disaster should serve as a warning to the U.S., bond strategists say

Fears are mounting that the U.S. could soon experience its own version of Britain's "mini-budget" crisis.

Chinese farmer has near miss with tiger

Surveillance footage captures the moment a Siberian tiger rams into a gate just after it was closed.

Southeast Asia acknowledges China’s influence, but South China Sea tensions sow distrust – study

Southeast Asian elites prefer an Asean-led regional order, despite acknowledging China’s growing influence, but the bloc faces its own challenges.

US charges Indian billionaire Gautam Adani with fraud

The Adani Group has denied the allegations of bribery and fraud, calling them "baseless".

Adani Group slams 'baseless' New York fraud and bribery charges

India's Adani Group has denied allegations of bribery and fraud made by U.S. authorities in relation to the group's chair Gautam Adani.

US gives Philippines ‘force multiplier’ drones to counter Beijing in South China Sea

The Mantas T-12 unmanned surface vessels can be used for stealth spying, resupplying BRP Sierra Madre or retrofitted for combat, analysts said.

Adani investor GQG Partners' shares see worst day after Gautam Adani's indictment

The stock closed 19.32% lower on Thursday, the investment firm's steepest one-day fall since its listing on Oct. 2021.

Asian chip stocks slump as Nvidia's slowing revenue growth worries investors

While Nvidia's third-quarter results exceeded analysts' expectations and delivered a strong forecast for the current quarter, its shares still shed 2.5% in extended trading.

Malaysian man to be publicly caned at mosque for Islamic crime of close proximity

The punishment, scheduled for December 6, follows amendments to Terengganu’s Islamic laws that took effect this year.

Japan police seek arrest of Chinese teenager over Yasukuni Shrine ‘toilet’ graffiti

The suspect, who also faces a charge of desecration of a place of worship, has already left Japan for Hong Kong.

Malaysia’s Terengganu to ban e-cigarettes as concerns mount over youth vaping

The rise of vaping in Malaysia over the past year was spurred by the exemption of nicotine-laced vape products from the Poisons Act.

India’s government orders New Delhi staff to work from home as toxic smog covers capital

India’s capital continues to grapple with a toxic smog crisis.

Australian tourist dies after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos party town

The poisoning incident in Vang Vieng has left Bianca Jones, two Danes and an American traveller dead.

Putin gifts lion and brown bears to North Korea zoo

The two countries have grown very close recently, with N Korea supporting Putin's war in Ukraine.

Australia wants to ban kids from social media. Will it work?

The government has just tabled laws to block access to under-16s - but the proposal is divisive.

What Prabowo China, US trips say about Indonesian commitment to non-aligned foreign policy

Prabowo visited both the US and China on his first trip abroad as president, as analysts note a more ‘personal approach’ to foreign policy.

Archegos boss sentenced to prison over massive fraud

Hwang was found guilty of fraud in a case that cost Wall Street banks billions of dollars in losses.

Typhoon-hit Philippines faces rice crisis, more inflation pain as crops perish

The onslaught from six storms caused at least US$131 million of crop losses, with rice bearing the brunt of the damage.

US soldier investigated for punching and breaking South Korean student’s jaw

A plastic surgeon told the victim’s father that he had ‘never seen bones damaged to this extent from a punch’.

Lift-off in Japan and US space cooperation to counter China with Tokyo facility

The Space Force office’s launch comes as China expands its reconnaissance satellites and space-based jamming technology.

Japan downplays Trump pick Tulsi Gabbard’s warnings of its military threat to US

Gabbard, who Trump has nominated as his director of national intelligence, warned against a ‘remilitarised Japan’ in a social media post.

Hyundai reveals all-electric Ioniq 9 three-row SUV

Hyundai Motor's newest all-electric vehicle is the 2026 Ioniq 9 SUV a three-row, up to seven-passenger SUV for the U.S. market.

Indonesia’s planned 12% VAT rate angers public, sparks ‘structural frugal living’ boycott

Analysts say the hike could add to the middle class’ financial burden, with some Indonesians planning to avoid buying goods subject to VAT.

India’s Gautam Adani, one of world’s richest people, charged in US with bribery and fraud

The billionaire and 7 others are accused of agreeing to pay US$265 million to Indian officials to obtain solar energy supply contracts.

UK war tech sent to Russia by Insta model's firm, documents seen by BBC show

£1.6m of British kit shipped to companies tied to Russian military despite sanctions, customs documents claim.

India v Australia: Will it be the final curtain for India's icons?

The spotlight will be on four veterans, including Virat Kohli, who are pillars of India’s dominance across formats.

Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says no

In a dispute involving band NewJeans, the government said celebrities were not entitled to the same rights as workers.

Improved India-China relations could temper effects of Trump 2.0

Keeping India-China dialogue open could add a slight but welcome bit of malleability to what could otherwise be a brittle strategic triangle.

Thailand sentences alleged cyanide serial killer to death

The woman, who faces 13 more murder trials, is accused of swindling thousands of dollars from her victims before killing them with cyanide.

South Korea airport defends invasive body search of traveller after drug scanner error

Customs officials say the invasive search was lawful and an ‘unavoidable measure’ even though it left the traveller with vaginal bleeding.

Telegram to delete deepfakes targeting South Koreans

This comes as South Korea’s media regulation agency pushes the company to boost its monitoring of such content.

Australia’s gender pay gap narrows as ‘change is happening’

But women employees on average still earn A$28,425 (US$18,590) less each year than their male colleagues.

Ex-South Korean defence chief, officials accused of THAAD data leak to China, activists

South Korea’s state auditor alleges that the former officials disclosed the details in a bid to slow down the full deployment of THAAD.

Malaysia’s Anthony Loke pitches pan-Asian rail as buffer for any South China Sea fallout

The Malaysian transport minister says the transport of goods via high-speed trains to China will help bolster regional supply chains.

'Never': Jimmy Lai denies foreign collusion in landmark trial

Lai, one of the most influential pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong, is accused of colluding with foreign forces.

Western powers bring ‘little’ value to Asean defence forum, may fan China tensions: analysts

Experts say adding Canada, France and the UK to Asean Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus could dilute the platform’s ‘effectiveness’.

Can Kuala Lumpur unseat Singapore and Bangkok as Southeast Asia’s aviation hub?

Kuala Lumpur’s airport has been ranked second in global connectivity, with Malaysia vying to become the heart of Southeast Asia’s air travel.

Anger brews in Malaysia over Chinese milk tea giant Chagee’s response to ‘rigged’ contest

A TikTok video appears to show company staff tampering with a Chagee lucky draw involving luxury handbags and Apple products.

Japan exports rise more than expected in October, rebounding from 43-month low

Japan's trade deficit expanded to 461.2 billion yen ($2.98 billion), compared to September's revised figure of 294.1 billion yen.

Singapore proposes unprecedented anti-scam powers for police amid support, privacy concerns

Singapore could be the first country to implement legislation allowing authorities to control individual bank accounts to protect people from scams.

Daim Zainuddin acquitted of graft charges by Malaysian court a week after his death

The corruption charges, related to the late politician and businessman’s alleged failure to declare his assets, were dropped on Wednesday.

Russia’s Putin plans India trip, defying US-led efforts to isolate him

As he prepares for his first visit to India since the Ukraine invasion, Russia’s president signals growing confidence in travelling abroad.

Will a second Trump presidency reshape Southeast Asia’s trade, security landscape?

Trump’s tariff threat and disdain for defence allies coupled with ‘China hawks’ in his cabinet pose great risk for the region, experts say.

Singapore takes action against Resorts World Sentosa for ‘unsatisfactory’ tourism metrics

The city state’s Gambling Regulatory Authority said the casino had areas that ‘require rectification and substantial improvement’.

How Philippines’ ‘vocal’ South China Sea stance earns it Western support

Analysts say the Philippines’ transparency initiative is spotlighting China’s actions and rallying global allies in the US and Europe.

Seven & i shares surge on report its founding family is raising over $50 billion to take the firm private

NHK said the founding family will raise over 8 trillion yen from "three Japanese megabanks and major American financial institutions."

Ageing Australia pushes pension reform as it braces for 10% of population to retire

With 2.5 million Australians set to retire in the next decade, the government wants to reshape its US$2.5 trillion pension industry.

Living in Delhi smog is like watching a dystopian film again and again

Toxic, deadly, poisonous - these words are back in the headlines as Delhi’s pollution spikes again.

China expectedly keeps benchmark lending rates steady as Beijing assesses stimulus measures

The People's Bank of China said it would keep the one-year loan prime rate at 3.1%, while holding the five-year LPR at 3.6%.

You could 'escape from reality' and cruise around the world until 2028—if you have at least $40,000/year to spend

Villa Vie Residences announced the launch of its Tour La Vie program, starting at $40,000 a year.

Thousands flock to NZ capital in huge Māori protests

The country is seen as a world leader for supporting indigenous rights, but many fear that's now at risk.

China's vice premier vows to boost Hong Kong competitiveness, says stimulus push has 'benefited' the city

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and several top financial policymakers have gathered at the third Global Financial Leaders Investment Summit.

Thailand legalizing same-sex marriage is likely to bring a flood of tourists

Thailand's same-sex marriage law could add 4 million tourists and $2 billion in tourism revenue per year, according to a report commissioned by Agoda.

Samsung shares climb more than 7% after surprise $7 billion buyback plan

The company last bought back shares in November 2017.

K-pop agencies mostly struggled in third quarter — but 2025 may bring financial recovery

All of the "Big Four" companies, except JYP Entertainment, posted falls in profits for the third quarter of 2024.

36-year-old in Denmark quit his job and built himself a tiny home in the woods for under $13,000—take a look inside

It took Anders Boisen on and off eight months to build the 6.5 meters long and 2.5 meters wide tiny home in the outskirts of Aarhus.

U.S. companies could be caught in the crosshairs if China retaliates to fight Trump

China's retaliation tactics could range from economic changes to matters of diplomacy and security.

Alibaba posts profit beat as China looks to prop up tepid consumer spend

The results come at a tricky time for Chinese commerce businesses, given the broad sluggishness in the world's second-largest economy.

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: India's growing wealth divide

India's income gap (which is the difference in wages earned between different demographic) comes alongside a worsening wealth divide too.

Bookings for Disney's first cruise in Asia are opening soon. Here's how much the trip costs

The Disney Adventure starts at $958 for two people, but rates go higher for those who want ocean views, verandahs and "Frozen" themed suites.

Hyundai names North American exec Jose Munoz as CEO, effective Jan. 1

Hyundai Motor Co. on Thursday named Jose Munoz as the next president and CEO of the South Korean automaker, effective Jan. 1.

Japan GDP expands by 0.3% in third quarter, snapping two quarters of year-on-year declines

GDP rose 0.2% on a quarter-on-quarter basis, while also expanding 0.9% on an annualized basis.

India’s central bank chief warns growing risk of global inflation returning

Central banks have managed to engineer a soft landing, but there is still a risk of global inflation returning, according to India's central bank chief.

Japan is ramping up efforts to revive its once dominant chip industry

Japan has announced its latest plan to boost the country's chip and AI industries as it works to regain its leading position in semiconductor technology.

A Singaporean AI startup is trying to disrupt the 100-year-old market research industry

Singapore startup Ai Palette is upending the 100-year-old market research industry using its powerful technology

Copenhagen guarantees happiness to anyone who moves there: 'We’re confident people will fall in love with life in the GCR'

The Greater Copenhagen Region consists of Zealand, the capital region in Denmark, and Skåne and Halland in Sweden.

SoftBank posts blowout quarterly gains at Vision Fund tech arm

The company lodged a steep quarterly increase on Vision Fund gains after swinging back to black in the three months to June.

China's state-owned tobacco behemoth is booming, defying global trends and anti-smoking efforts

Powered by "the biggest tobacco company most people have never heard of," China is bucking global smoking trends as cigarette sales surge in the country.

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