The incident on Friday (Jun 6) evening involved six locals aged between three and 50, with only one confirmed survivor so far.

The tariffs are "causing daily losses to Japan's economy", said Japanese trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa after talks with top US officials.

The long-discontinued type of instant film is staging a modern comeback in China, with celebrities hopping on the bandwagon and photo businesses cashing in on the retro hype.

"They act like high and mighty, (but) they leave us in the lurch," says an employee retrenched by shipping cargo inspection firm CCIC Singapore.

Launched on May 30, the International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed) seeks to offer a softer alternative to Western-led dispute resolution. But analysts say hard questions remain over its neutrality and global credibility.

In an economy looking for new ways to get people spending, the sports toughest match might not be in the ring but in consumers' wallets, say observers.

Some Chinese parents want their children to be proficient in English in order to have a competitive advantage, as only a small fraction in China are fluent in the language.

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology also says an admission offer has been extended to an applicant.

In just over two years, Radio Pensiunan which means retirees radio has attracted more than 302,000 listeners across Indonesia.

The Trump administration's desire to devalue the dollar might end up helping China raise their business and consumer confidence,says Chinese economist Yao Yang.

Plans are underway to transform the Forest City project in Johor, and current developments could work in its favour. Will they be enough? The programme Insight looks at the prospects for what was once billed as a living paradise.

The resignation of Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz from UMNO to ally PKR has posed questions on the ruling coalitions future and also whether hes a dark horse in succeeding PM Anwar Ibrahim.

Over 500 hectares of forest and native vegetation have been cleared for nickel mines on the islands of Gag, Kawe and Manuran in West Papua, resulting in soil runoff and sedimentation that endangers coral reefs and marine ecosystems, according to a study by Greenpeace Indonesia.

As both Washington and Beijing push for robotics development, analysts say it is difficult to pinpoint who is in the lead.

Some firms cite hiring challenges and concerns over abandoned malls in Johor Bahru, while others call for incentives under the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong spoke to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr during his first official visit to the country as Singapores leader.

The enforcement starting Jul 1 will mark the end of the ongoing grace period where motorists who have yet to apply for the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) are given warning notices.

The liberal leaders decisive victory comes six months after a shock martial law decree that led to his predecessors removal from office.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday praised the courage of the Chinese people who were killed in the crackdown.

Doubao gained nearly half a kilo while on the run, zoo officials said.

Eligible business travellers from 11 Southeast Asian countries can travel to China without a visa for stays up to 180 days.