Female hostage released in Papua New Guinea, negotiations continue: Police https://ift.tt/RcFMdNg

Why Seongsu-dong is Seoul’s next ‘secret’ hotspot to add to your travel bucket list https://ift.tt/ngxFcvs

Commentary: Southeast Asia has big concerns but limited choices in case of a Taiwan conflict https://ift.tt/agGikD6

Indonesia presidential race: A possible frontrunner, West Java governor says he will back Golkar pick https://ift.tt/twsWokC

Return of China property buyers in bigger numbers unlikely to impact prices in Singapore: Analysts https://ift.tt/mYP4aFU

Russia says Lavrov and Wang Yi did not discuss ‘Chinese peace plan’ https://ift.tt/vsdGSBL

BTS agency HYBE becomes biggest shareholder of K-pop industry rival SM Entertainment https://ift.tt/86Ufe1A

Canada says it thwarted recent air, maritime surveillance attempts by China https://ift.tt/ZWPkpMh

Two dead, more than 50 missing in China mine collapse https://ift.tt/YmDCAEh

Pakistan to cut government expenses by 15% in austerity drive https://ift.tt/l9msGYL