PHNOM PENH: Authorities have detained two owners and the 15-year-old operator of a boat that sank, killing 11 children, Cambodian police said on Saturday (Oct 15). The small boat – carrying students aged between 12 and 15 back from an English class – went down in the Mekong River late Thursday,Continue Reading
TAIPEI: Taiwan’s economy minister has drummed up new business worth T$30 billion (US$940 million) in meetings with top executives at four major tech firms in California’s Silicon Valley, the ministry said on Saturday (Oct 15). Wang Mei-hua has been in the United States all week to respond to what herContinue Reading
This is the last of a three-part series where CNA looks at China President Xi Jinping’s policies, as he seeks an unprecedented third term in power at the upcoming 20th Communist Party Congress.Continue Reading
There are few clear signs of who will be promoted to key positions within Mr Xi’s inner circle, given the opaque nature of China’s politics, but analysts said that political loyalty remains key.Continue Reading
MASSIVE EXPANSION OF OUTPOSTS China’s expansive claims in the disputed waters preceded Mr Xi’s time in top office. Beijing insists it has “historical rights” as Chinese activities in the South China Sea “dated back over 2,000 years”. It reaffirms its sovereignty claim and related rights in the vital waterway withContinue Reading
PHNOM PENH: At least 14 children were killed when an overloaded ferry that was carrying them home from school sank in Cambodia’s Mekong river, authorities said on Friday (Oct 14). Rescue teams were searching for one other student after the incident occurred on Thursday in Kandal province about 53km southeastContinue Reading
LOS ANGELES: Manny Pacquiao called an exhibition fight in December against a South Korean YouTuber his “comeback to the ring”, saying he wants to show he “is still there in boxing”. The 43-year-old boxing legend retired from the sport last year to make a failed crack at the presidency ofContinue Reading
JAKARTA: The task force investigating a stadium tragedy that killed 132 people in Indonesia has called on the country’s football association chief to resign, a top minister said on Friday (Oct 14). A stampede sparked by police firing tear gas into packed stands took place after a match between homeContinue Reading
Thailand’s worst child mass killing, Rohingya refugees live in fear, Vietnam’s regional policies, Southeast Asian riders have limited insurance protection
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In CNA’s regular look at what hit the headlines during the week, Five on Friday gets you travel-ready for your next trip to Japan and Taiwan now that both places have reopened to visitors.Continue Reading