here’s what may get more expensive
Athvisions | E+ | Getty Images Global food prices recently rose to an 18-month high, with some food baskets expected to continue climbing, according to market watchers. In October, world …
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Twenty bodies recovered from flash floods in Indonesia
Indonesian rescuers have recovered 20 bodies and are looking for two villagers who remain missing after flash floods on Sumatra island caused mud and rocks to tumble down mountainsides, officials …
Bali Nine prisoner transfer to Australia ‘being finalised’, Indonesian minister says
Indonesia’s law minister has given fresh hope to family and friends of the remaining Bali Nine members in Kerobokan Prison, saying the transfer process is being finalised, and they could …
Where does methanol poisoning happen? Most incidents are in Asia
Six travelers have died from suspected methanol poisoning after visiting the tourist town of Vang Vieng, Laos, this month. The travelers — two from Australia, two from Denmark, one from …
Canada, Indonesia agree to trade pact as APEC summit braces for Trump – National
Ottawa has concluded negotiations for a trade deal with Indonesia and is proposing nuclear-energy collaboration with Southeast Asian leaders. The moves are a show of faith for multilateralism as the …
Volcanic ash cloud over Bali sparks travel mayhem and leaves holiday plans in tatters
A family of nine who made a two-hour trek from WA’s South West to Perth Airport are among thousands of Australians caught out by a deadly volcano that has caused …
Indonesia volcanic eruption kills at least 10 people, burns homes – National
Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency said Monday that at least 10 people have died as a series of volcanic eruptions widens on the remote island of Flores. The eruption at …
Fed rate cuts could prove to be a boon for Southeast Asian economies
A Thai investor checks an electronic board showing stock prices. Amphol Thongmueangluang | SOPA Images| LightRocket | Getty Images The U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates in September, …
Is it safe to visit the US? How guns and Trump affect travel interest
More than 90% of travelers from Southeast Asia say that gun prevalence in the United States influences whether they will visit, according to a new survey. The study — which …
Pinang Island is a private island that costs $1,000 per night
When Richard Kvech first set foot on Pinang four years ago, a dilapidated bungalow used by passing fishermen was the only sign of human life on the island. Kvech and …