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More Than 600 Dead in Indonesia Flood Disaster
MEDAN, Indonesia — Days of torrential rain and landslides on the Indonesian island of Sumatra have killed at least 604 people, with 464 others still missing, according to the country’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency, known as BNPB. The disaster, triggered … Continue reading More Than 600 Dead in Indonesia Flood Disaster
A Sustainable Future for Asia-Pacific Tourism
BANGKOK — A new documentary initiative, Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), together with the creative agency Content With Purpose (CWP), launched on Nov. 27, is set to reshape how people think about travel across the Asia-Pacific region. The digital series, … Continue reading A Sustainable Future for Asia-Pacific Tourism
Floods Kill More Than 315 in Thailand and Indonesia
BANGKOK — Days of relentless monsoon rains have unleashed catastrophic floods across Thailand and Indonesia, killing more than 315 people, overwhelming emergency services and submerging entire districts in some of the region’s most densely populated areas, according to local disaster … Continue reading Floods Kill More Than 315 in Thailand and Indonesia
Hong Kong: Deadly Fire Sparks Questions, 94 dead
HONG KONG — Public shock has hardened into anger across Hong Kong and beyond after a catastrophic fire tore through Wang Fuk Court, a subsidized housing complex in the Tai Po district, killing at least 94 people and leaving dozens … Continue reading Hong Kong: Deadly Fire Sparks Questions, 94 dead
Korean Tourists Reconsider Southeast Asia Trips
SEOUL — For years, Southeast Asia has been a favored escape for South Korean travelers seeking affordable beaches, historic temples, and convenient short-haul flights. But in recent months, a wave of violent crime reports — most prominently in Cambodia — … Continue reading Korean Tourists Reconsider Southeast Asia Trips