ASEAN

Exploring Bali’s East-Coast Beaches

DENPASAR – Over recent years, Bali’s southern beaches—Kuta, Seminyak, Uluwatu—have grown ever more congested. Renovation projects, crowds, and environmental pressures …

Second Storm in a Week Batters the Philippines

MANILA / HANOI — Tropical Storm Bualoi (local name Opong) tore across the central Philippines late Thursday, leaving at least …

Super Typhoon Ragasa Forces Mass Evacuations

MANILA/SHENZHEN — Authorities across East and Southeast Asia have ordered large-scale evacuations and closures as Super Typhoon Ragasa barrels toward …

“Belt and Road Summit Marks Decade of Growth”

HONG KONG — The 10th Belt and Road Summit concluded successfully this week, attracting over 6,200 delegates from more than …

Vietnam: New Policies as Foreign Arrivals Surge

HANOI — Vietnam is accelerating major visa policy reforms in 2025 in an effort to draw not only tourists but …