From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

However, Trump’s so-called reciprocal tariffs, announced on 2 April, have hit Southeast Asia particularly hard, throwing countries’ short-term economic plans into disarray, undermining the basis of ...

The Badminton Asia Championships 2025 will take place at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium, Ningbo, China, from April 8 to 13. It is held annually and has a total prize of $500,000 (Rs ...

Craving some somaek? Now it’s easier than ever to drink the soju-and-beer mix. Young Master Brewery is launching its own line of canned somaek called Soju+Beer. The first two flavours are now ...

This vision resonates deeply with many across Southeast Asia. It signals that Australia understands its place not as an external power, but as an integral part of the regional community. It suggests a ...

In a statement, PTFoMS identified the suspect only by his alias, "Jalal," and said his arrest marks a significant step toward achieving justice for the late Robert Ramos, a radio broadcaster in ...

East Asian economies are scrambling for solutions as new U.S. tariffs are being implemented, roiling markets globally and potentially threatening growth and stability in the region. U.S. President ...

PT Asia Beef Indonesia (ABI) has committed to 20,000 Nelore cattle from Brazil, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and East Sumba Regency. The initiative includes land allocation, farmer ...

The first summit between leaders of the EU and the five countries of Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan) took place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. I believe our ...

Mr Seeto said that although the fund was global in focus, more than half the investment would be in South-east Asia. Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and Laos would be the focus countries in the region.

That is now poised to change after President Trump on Wednesday aimed his most punishing tariffs at countries in Southeast Asia. The news came as a hammer blow to American companies that have come ...

Over 2,700 people are dead following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Southeast Asia. The quake's epicenter was in Myanmar. It was also followed by a strong aftershock. BANGKOK - The death toll in an ...