All Asia Pacific
First LookPresident Xi opens China's congress with wide-ranging speechHaving bested his rivals, President Xi is primed to consolidate his already considerable power as the ruling Communist Party begins its twice-a-decade national congress on Oct. 18.
First LookChinese commentators tackle the challenge of translating American footballAs the National Football League gains popularity among young people in China, networks work to find commentators with sufficient knowledge of the game who are up to the challenge of translating the 'totally weird' rules.
First LookFood aid reaches Rohingya Muslims still in MyanmarMyanmar's government responds to international pressure and sends a shipment of aid to Myanmar's Rakhine state, providing food for those who have been affected by the Rohingya crisis within the country.
As gay-marriage mail survey ramps up, so do Australian frustrations with politicsFor eight weeks, Australians can return forms with a seemingly simple question: 'Should the law be changed to allow same-sex couples to marry?' But the story behind the survey is anything but simple – and illustrates political paralysis, some say.
FocusBangladesh opens doors – and hearts – to fleeing RohingyaResidents of Bangladesh, one of the poorest nations in Asia, are scrambling to provide hundreds of thousands Rohingya refugees pouring over their border with some semblance of normalcy.
First LookBangladesh and Myanmar work to repatriate Rohingya refugeesThe two nations at the heart of the Rohingya crisis search for solutions. But if the Rohingya are finally granted citizenship in Myanmar, would they want it?
First LookSince Trump replaced Obama, Duterte's attacks on the US have lessenedUnlike the Obama administration, President Trump has said little on Philippine President Duterte's war on drugs. In response, Mr. Duterte has cut down on his criticisms of the US.
First LookChina sets ambitious goals for new energy vehicle salesChina takes another step toward reducing pollution and reaching its goal of a total ban on traditional fuel cars. China hopes that the new energy cars will make up 10 percent of all car sales by 2019, a goal that has been met with some support by automakers.
First LookChina agrees to participate in UN sanctions against North KoreaChina will shutdown North Korean businesses within its borders by January 2018, but states that it won't take any actions that could harm ordinary North Koreans.
First LookEx-Thai leader faces prison time after failed rice subsidy programFormer Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has been sentenced to five years in prison. Her critics believe she is being targeted in an effort by the military to keep her brother, a former prime minister as well, from returning to power.
First LookNorth Korea moves aircraft to strengthen east coast defensesNorth Korea perceived a nearby flight of US bombers close to the Korean peninsula as a declaration of war and in turn bolstered its defense.
First LookBike-sharing takes off across AsiaThroughout Asia more people are leaving their cars at home. The dramatic increase in cyclists has decreased demand for gasoline in China and other countries in the region are expecting greater changes in energy consumption as the programs grow.
First LookPrime Minister Abe to hold snap election, hopes to pursue North Korean agendaJapan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe makes a move to retain majority rule for his party and continue his hard-line approach towards North Korea. To gain support, he is promising funding for child care as well as nursing care for the elderly.
First LookAmid Pyongyang’s nuclear threat, Seoul resumes humanitarian aidPresident Moon says political circumstances should not dictate aid for pregnant women and children in North Korea.
First LookMyanmar's leader speaks out, but doesn't address claims of ethnic cleansingAung San Suu Kyi must walk a delicate line between the nation's powerful Army and global pressure to address human rights violations against the Rohingya within Myanmar.
First LookSouth Korea and US show strength ahead of UN General AssemblyAs North Korea continues to test ballistic missiles, in opposition to UN sanctions, South Korea and the US stage military drills over the Korean peninsula. North Korea is expected to be a major topic of conversation at the upcoming UN General Assembly.
The ExplainerWho are the Rohingya? What you should know about Myanmar's deepening crisisThe Muslim minority group has been fleeing Myanmar for years. But military operations in response to a Rohingya militant group's attacks in late August have sent hundreds of thousands more to neighboring Bangladesh.
First LookUN to hold emergency meeting over North Korea's latest missile testNorth Korean test was the longest-ever flight by a ballistic missile over Japan. The UN Security Council will meet in New York on Friday.
First LookAsian businesses push to end modern slavery for migrant workersParticipants of the Bali Process, a forum for improving employment conditions in Asia, propose ideas that, if enacted, could put a dent in modern day slavery within the region.
First LookSingapore names, by default, its first female presidentHalimah Yacob is now the first woman to rise to the office of president in Singapore. However, no election was held as rigid eligibility rules disqualified all other candidates, leaving would-be voters disgruntled with the electoral process.
