Asia Pacific Focus

Xi Jinping begins precedent-busting third term as China’s president

Following a consolidation of power that has made Xi Jinping China's most dominant leader in generations, the 69-year-old on Friday… Read More

March 10, 2023

Bullets on Korean Air flight forced evacuation before departure

At Incheon International Airport in South Korea on Friday morning (March 10), two live bullets were discovered prior to takeoff,… Read More

March 10, 2023

Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin charged with corruption

On Friday, March 10, former Malaysian prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin was charged with abuse of power and money laundering in… Read More

March 10, 2023

Blast in Afghanistan kills Taliban governor in his office

A massive explosion on Thursday killed the Taliban governor of Afghanistan's northern Balkh province, Mohammad Dawood Muzammil, in his office… Read More

March 9, 2023

In world’s first, Hong Kong doctors perform cancer surgery using robot and microwaves

Doctors at Chinese University's teaching hospital have conducted the world's first surgical procedure using a robot and microwaves to remove… Read More

March 9, 2023

Philippines: Oil spill triggers nausea and dizziness among residents in affected villages

Scores of people in coastal villages in the Philippines have fallen sick after a major oil spill from the sunken… Read More

March 8, 2023

Netflix’s Revenue in Asia-Pacific Will Grow 12 Percent to $4B in 2023, Says Research Group

According to a new report by regional research and analysis firm Media Partners Asia, Netflix's revenue in the Asia-Pacific region… Read More

March 6, 2023

Habitat for Humanity welcomes first local volunteers to APAC to build homes

In various locations around the Asia-Pacific region, Habitat for Humanity welcomed 136 foreign volunteers who worked alongside local families and… Read More

March 4, 2023

Massive fire engulfs Hong Kong skyscraper, burning embers rain down on streets

Burning debris and embers rained down on the streets below as a huge blaze consumed an under-construction scaffold-covered skyscraper on… Read More

March 3, 2023

Thailand’s tourism can be affected by air pollution

Thailand's tourism sector can be affected by air pollution. The Doi Suthep hilltop, a Theravada Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai… Read More

March 2, 2023

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