Parched Philippine dam reveals centuries-old town,luring tourists

Parched Philippine dam reveals centuries-old town,luring tourists

The country,like others in South-East Asia,is sweltering through a heat wave.

  • byAdrian Portugal andPeter Blaza

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If you love roast pork,this is the best place in the world

If you love roast pork,this is the best place in the world

Its aroma fills an entire neighbourhood. People come from far away,battling notorious traffic,for a whiff. Or a bite. Or a whole pig.

  • byBrian Johnston
Dangerous heat kills dozens,closes schools,prompts four-day workweek

Dangerous heat kills dozens,closes schools,prompts four-day workweek

Several countries in South-East Asia are grappling with a heatwave that has turned into tragedy in Thailand and is forcing power plant closures elsewhere.

  • byNeil Jerome Morales
The world’s most underrated countries for food

The world’s most underrated countries for food

If you’re looking for your next great meal in this moveable feast we call life,it might be time to head to these often-overlooked places.

  • byBen Groundwater
US-led war games to sail into Chinese-claimed waters amid rising tensions

US-led war games to sail into Chinese-claimed waters amid rising tensions

Australia will take part in an annual military exercise beginning this week that will send thousands of Philippine and American military personnel into contested waters.

  • byZach Hope
Surprising new Asian destination Aussies are flocking to

Surprising new Asian destination Aussies are flocking to

This country goes all out to attract Australian visitors and in 2024 has skyrocketed into the top 10 most popular overseas destinations for Aussie travellers.

  • byMichael Gebicki
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More than 800 ‘good-looking’ people rescued from love scam centre

More than 800 ‘good-looking’ people rescued from love scam centre

Those trapped were forced to send “sweet nothings” to their victims,peppering them with questions about their day and meals,until they could be convinced to part with money.

  • bySarah Newey
While Australia threw a party,China threw a punch
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While Australia threw a party,China threw a punch

What’s the point of ASEAN? It’s good for karaoke but not much good for crisis management,as proved this week in Melbourne.

  • byPeter Hartcher
ASEAN summit could open doors to South-East Asia

ASEAN summit could open doors to South-East Asia

Hosting this week’s ASEAN Special Summit is quite a moment in Australia’s evolving relationship with the 10-nation bloc that collectively represent a somewhat unrealised economic and commercial opportunity despite our cordial 50-year history.

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Marcos Jr tells Australia ‘no single country’ can protect the Indo-Pacific

Marcos Jr tells Australia ‘no single country’ can protect the Indo-Pacific

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr stopped short of naming China as the top threat to peace in South-East Asia.

  • byJames Massola
She’s ‘Asia’s sweetheart’,but have you heard of Aussie-born celebrity Anne Curtis?

She’s ‘Asia’s sweetheart’,but have you heard of Aussie-born celebrity Anne Curtis?

In the Philippines,the actress and TV star is mobbed in the streets. It’s a long way from her upbringing in rural Victoria.

  • byMargaret Simons