SYDNEY - Australia's southeast sweltered in a heatwave on Monday, raising the bushfire risk and prompting authorities to issue fire bans for several parts of Victoria state. Read more at straitstimes.

Millions celebrate Lunar New Year in China, East Asia and around the world, but the way it's observed varies across countries and cultures.

In Asia, U.S. power has significantly diminished ... Some governments, such as in Australia and Japan, avoid saying "human rights" out loud, fearing that they will miss out on important security ...

Hyundai Steel workers strike for 24-hours; India: Kerala state government workers strike for pay rise and outstanding allowances; Pakistan: Punjab government schoolteachers strike over pay and privatisation;

A statue in Sydney of British explorer James Cook, captain of the first Western ship to reach the east coast of Australia, was sprayed with red paint and damaged two days before Australia's national day,

Authorities said the academic website did not comply with the correction direction issued on Wednesday (Jan 22) over its article "Singapore's new prime minister entangled in old politics".

Australia can have a major impact in the Asia Pacific by leveraging its middle power diplomacy and forging coalitions with like-minded partners.

The acquisition from Asian private equity house PAG Asia Capital would make the government Rex’s principal secured creditor and keep the airline serving Australia’s rural towns, Transport Minister Catherine King and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher said in a statement.

SINGAPORE: Australia-based academic website East Asia Forum has been ordered to publish a correction notice on an article titled "Singapore’s new prime minister entangled in old politics", after the Singapore government said it contained false statements about the country's governance.

A new CEO with relevant deal making experience might put Yancoal Australia (YACAF) in a better position. Read why I maintain my buy rating for the stock.

Australian Ethan Domingo and Korea’s Siyeon Sim were crowned the Australian Open Asia-Pacific Elite 14/U champions on Friday at Melbourne Park.

A new report from analysts Media Partners Asia on the video industry in APAC projects strong growth ahead for the major U.S. streaming services.