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Ex-Indonesian president Joko Widodo (centre) attends the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) congress in Lampung, alongside PSI Lampung chair Randy Gumanti (standing) and other party officials. Photo: PSI Lampung
Indonesia

Indonesia’s Widodo backs son’s party for 2029 election with new political tour

The ex-president wants to boost the appeal of the Indonesian Solidarity Party and signal his continuous relevance, analysts say.

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South Korea

Robots to the rescue as South Korea battles severe labour crunch

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Japan

Japan’s detention system under scrutiny after ruling on abuse of restraints

Japan

Tsunami from Japan megaquake could destroy 2 million cars: survey

The government says the probability of a Nankai Trough megaquake occurring within the next 30 years stands at 60 to 90 per cent or higher.

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A man checks a retaining wall that collapsed by the earthquake in Hachinohe, Aomori prefecture, on June 25. Photo: Kyodo
A man checks a retaining wall that collapsed by the earthquake in Hachinohe, Aomori prefecture, on June 25. Photo: Kyodo
South Korea

Why North Korean POWs in Ukraine are making Seoul walk a diplomatic tightrope

Ukraine wants weapons in exchange for the soldiers, but analysts say South Korea fears provoking Russia and Pyongyang.

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Japan

‘My dream is broken’: foreign business owners in Japan lament new visa rules

Japan’s business manager visa holders surged to 46,000 by mid-2025 – up 70 per cent from 2020. About half were Chinese nationals.

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South Korea

South Korea ‘fake news’ law triggers free speech, censorship fears

The scope extends beyond social media to malicious reviews and defamatory posts on online communities, delivery apps and shopping platforms.

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Men look at their smartphones while waiting in Seoul. Photo: AFP
Men look at their smartphones while waiting in Seoul. Photo: AFP
Asean

East Timor targets closer Asean-Greater Bay Area ties to spur economic growth

Asean’s newest member says cooperation between the two regions should be based on a commitment to inclusive growth and trust.

Japan

Japan’s family firms turn to M&A when heirs are not so apparent

A 2025 survey found that nearly two-thirds of business owners’ children did not plan to take over, often because they wanted different jobs.

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Japan

Japan aims to catch up on drone warfare by tapping Ukraine’s experience

Analysts say Japan wants to accelerate production of drones to protect its territory given its shortage of military manpower.

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Japanese Self-Defence Force’s SOTEN drones fly during a drill with US Marines in Yufu, Oita prefecture, Japan, on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
South Korea

‘A decisive moment’: South Korea unveils US$518b AI chip plan to counter China

The goal faces potential hurdles, however, including workers’ reluctance to relocate away from Seoul and dispersed supply chains.

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung holds hands with Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Jae-yong (right) and SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won (left) after announcing the government’s AI and semiconductor megaprojects in Seoul on Monday. Photo: EPA
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung holds hands with Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Jae-yong (right) and SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won (left) after announcing the government’s AI and semiconductor megaprojects in Seoul on Monday. Photo: EPA
South Korea

South Korea unveils US$576 billion megaprojects to dominate AI, chip market

This move is ⁠Lee’s boldest yet to align the nation’s tech ambitions with ‌his pledge to narrow regional disparities and revive economies.

Japan

Meet AIko: Japan’s AI police chief taking on a US$2 billion scam epidemic

Japan has a new police chief. Her name is AIko, she lives on YouTube and she’s coming for scammers.

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South Korea

South Korean ex-first lady Kim Keon-hee gets 7 years in jail for bribery

Kim was found guilty of accepting ‘high-value precious metals’ in exchange for favours in personnel appointments.

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South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon-hee arrives at the special prosecutor’s office in Seoul last year. Photo: Reuters
Japan

2 storms barrelling towards Japan spark over 100 flight cancellations

Mekkhala and Higos threaten Japan with floods, triggering evacuations and factory shutdowns.

Passengers wait at Haneda airport in Tokyo on June 3. Photo: AFP
Passengers wait at Haneda airport in Tokyo on June 3. Photo: AFP
South Korea

North Korea’s border build-up opens a Seoul-UN Command rift

South Korea views its the North’s border fortifications as an armistice violation. The UN body disagrees.

Japan

Laser aimed at Punch the monkey in Japan prompts zoo’s ‘unacceptable’ warning

A zoo official says pointing a laser at any animal could cause considerable stress and even blindness.

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South Korea

As US wavers, ex-minister says Japan and South Korea ‘only have each other’

Former Japanese defence minister Taro Kono said Tokyo and Seoul ‘need to step up our own effort for stability in the region’.

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US soldiers cross a floating bridge on the Imjin River during a joint exercise with their South Korean counterparts in Yeoncheon last year. Photo: AP
US soldiers cross a floating bridge on the Imjin River during a joint exercise with their South Korean counterparts in Yeoncheon last year. Photo: AP
China travel

China-Japan flights to decline 57% in summer travel peak as tensions linger

Of Japan’s top five inbound tourism markets so far this year, mainland China is the only one where travellers require a visa.

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China exports

China’s new front in rare earth export violations: rewarding tip-offs

The announcement follows the arrest of two Japanese nationals over alleged smuggling and comes as Beijing tightens oversight of critical minerals.

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Japan

Angry anti-war protesters jeer Japan’s Takaichi over softening pacifist stance

Demonstrators shouted slogans throughout the prime minister’s speech at a World War II memorial event in Okinawa.

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a World War II memorial event in Itoman, Okinawa, on Tuesday. Photo: EPA/JIJI Press
North Korea

Kim says North Korea to arm navy with nuclear weapons, build bigger warships

The leader is aiming to construct two vessels a year, both of a larger class than the newly commissioned Choe Hon destroyer.

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Sailors salute during the commissioning ceremony of the Choe Hyon warship in the port city of Nampo in North Korea on Wednesday. Photo: KCNA via Reuters
Sailors salute during the commissioning ceremony of the Choe Hyon warship in the port city of Nampo in North Korea on Wednesday. Photo: KCNA via Reuters
Japan

How Japan seeks to win over allies by refuting China’s claims of militarism

Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi questions the accuracy of China’s military spending data, contrasting it with Japan’s transparent approach.

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North Korea

North Korea’s Kim says ‘defeated’ Japan transforming into a ‘war state’

Kim Jong-un also said that Pyongyang will exercise its position as a nuclear state to cope with an unpredictable global security situation.

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South Korea

South Korea’s economy is booming. Why is the reality so different on the ground?

Economists warn the narrow growth will leave sectors including construction, retail, services and small businesses struggling to keep pace.

The logo of Samsung Electronics is seen on a gate at the company’s headquarters in Suwon, South Korea, on May 22. Photo: AFP
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