The Latest Breaking News from Asia

Ceremony and controversy await Harris during visit to Asia

Attending funerals on behalf of the United States is normally a straightforward assignment for a vice president

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2022

Cancellation of Taiwan Pride event shows China’s influence extends far beyond its borders

WorldPride 2025 would have been the first time a global lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) event was held in Asia.

The Conversation · Sep 25, 2022

Indonesia's stance on China-Taiwan conflict more about dependency on Beijing than being neutral

Indonesia’s attitude toward rising tensions between China and Taiwan suggests Southeast Asia’s largest economy is still dependent on China, fearing the loss of its closest and biggest trading partner.

The Conversation · Sep 24, 2022

Singapore overtakes Hong Kong in world financial centres ranking

NEW YORK: Singapore has overtaken Hong Kong to become Asia’s top financial centre — and the third in the world — according to a new report that puts New York and London in the first and second spots.

Bangkok Post · Sep 23, 2022

Asian bourses slip after Fed hike

Many Asian stock exchanges deepened their losses on Thursday as currencies tanked after the US Federal Reserve delivered a third consecutive 75-basis-point interest rate cut overnight and signalled more to come through next year, sparking fears of recession.

Bangkok Post · Sep 22, 2022

The world is making the Mekong its dump

Mounting marine pollution is choking the world’s oceans and rivers, especially in Southeast Asia — and it’ll only get worse unless something changes.

360info · Sep 22, 2022

Scottish hotel management firm expands into Asia

The business is also investing in expansion and upgrades of its Scottish portfolio

Insider UK · Sep 22, 2022

Kingpin of US Navy scam in Asia caught

A military contractor at the centre of a major US Navy corruption scandal in Thailand and elsewhere in Asia has been arrested in Venezuela, where he had fled after escaping house arrest in California.

Bangkok Post · Sep 22, 2022

Asia stocks follow Wall Street down as Fed fights inflation

Asian stock markets have followed Wall Street lower after the Federal Reserve delivered another big interest rate hike and raised its outlook for more to cool galloping inflation

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022

Oil Rises as Supply Fears Overtake Recession Worries

Oil rebounded on Thursday after sliding 1% in the previous session as concerns over tight supplies heading into winter eclipsed fears of a global recession. Brent crude futures rose 50 cents, or 0.6%, to $90.33 per barrel by 0319 GMT, recouping their losses in early Asia trade.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 22, 2022