August 21, 2023 Indonesia's electric vehicle push complicated by price concerns, low confidence The Jakarta auto show provided Indonesia's government with a platform to reaffirm its commitment to boosting electric vehicle production and sales in Asia's largest auto market.
August 21, 2023 Japanese health ministry panel recommends approval of Alzheimer's treatment Leqembi A panel convened by Japan's health ministry made a recommendation Monday in favor of endorsing the Alzheimer's disease medication Leqembi.
August 21, 2023 Drunk driver smashes into a speeding train in Taiwan CCTV captured the moment a drunk driver attempted to speed through a rail crossing at the same moment a train carrying 370 passengers was rolling through. (Credit: ViralPress)
August 18, 2023 Suspension bridge collapses, injuring 32 in Indonesia, police say Footage shows the moment a bridge collapsed in Indonesia, injuring 32 people who were watching a duck-catching contest as part of the country's Independence Day festivities.
August 18, 2023 US imposes import duties on solar panel makers evading tariffs via southeast Asia The U.S. has implemented import duties on solar panel manufacturers who engage in finishing their products in Southeast Asian countries to evade tariffs on Chinese-made goods
August 18, 2023 National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan announces new military exercises involving US, Japan and South Korea White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan announced a new multi-year military exercise plan involving the U.S., Japan and South Korea in response to provocations from China and North Korea.
August 17, 2023 Private jet in Malaysia crash-lands along highway, killing 10: video At least 10 people are dead near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday after a small private jet crash-landed on a highway there, striking a motorcycle and a car.
August 17, 2023 Kim Jong Un stealing deceased grandfather's political title, North Korean observers say North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has adopted the prestigious title of "Great President" of the ruling party in recent months, according to observers.
August 17, 2023 Fiery plane crash near Malaysian highway causes 9 deaths According to the police, all the passengers onboard an airplane in Malaysia may have died after the aircraft crashed near the main highway of a suburb. Nine bodies have been recovered.
August 16, 2023 33 bodies recovered following landslide at jade mine in Burma: Rescuers continue search for 3 missing people A landslide at a jade mine in Burma led to dozens of deaths. Officials have recovered 33 bodies and are searching for three others who are believed to be missing.