X's pledge to limit access to Grok would have no effect on the Philippine government's plans, says the acting executive director of the country's cybercrime centre.

Immigration clearance has improved at the land borders, but more can be done to boost the system’s resilience and contingency plans, say commuters and experts.

The court is scheduled to deliver its verdict on Feb 19, bringing to a close one of the most consequential trials in South Korea’s modern political history.

The leaders of both parties are attempting to present a united front against Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling party, which they see as too right-leaning.

Rising US-China tensions are pushing companies to diversify, with the new economic zone attracting high-tech investments and cost-conscious Singapore firms.

Vice Defence Minister Hsu Szu-chien said that four additional packages for Taiwan had yet to be formally notified to the US Congress.

The move is seen as a major setback for the quick commerce sector which has become a US$11.5 billion market in India within five years and changed how Indians shop.

The Rama II Expressway has seen several deadly accidents in recent years, earning it the nickname "Death Road".

Italian-Thai - one of Thailand's biggest construction firms - has seen several deadly accidents at its sites in recent years.

While Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is popular, the idea of an election is not, says Gearoid Reidy for Bloomberg Opinion.

Analysts call for tougher punishment for misconduct and parliamentary oversight for large arms purchases following recent scandals in the armed forces.

The string of recent disasters should not be written off as just routine bad weather, says CNA's Charles Phang.

Mark Carney is the first Canadian leader to visit China in eight years.

The proceedings stem from a political standoff over amendments to a local government spending law passed by Taiwan’s opposition-controlled legislature last November. 

Trip.com is suspected of abusing its dominant market position, said China's State Administration for Market Regulation without elaborating on the allegations.

The decree under consideration would slash caps on commissions - the amount ride-hailing companies take from drivers for each trip - to 10 per cent from the current 20 per cent. 

Seoul has denied any involvement in the recent incursion but has left open the possibility that civilians may have flown the drone, a position reiterated by its national security adviser.

Alleged scam centre kingpin Chen Zhi's arrest and extradition to China reflect the "firm commitment of Cambodia to combat the crime," said Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn.

The two-day “Glamping with Pride” retreat organised by advocacy group Jejaka was scheduled to take place from Jan 17 to 18 in Hulu Langat.