Indonesia launched Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway in October 2023, after years of delays. The US$7 billion ...

Established in 1954, Zhezkazgan’s name reflects its vast copper reserves. Russian explorers had long documented the area’s ...

Nexhare and her five young children have lived next to Power Plant A in the Kosovan town of Obiliq for a decade. Poor air ...

"As the fastest-growing economic zone in the world, the Asia-Pacific region is home to cities that embody ambition, innovation, and sustainability. From bustling financial centers to serene cultural ...

Central Asia is undergoing rapid urbanization, with cities expanding both in population and physical footprint. Between 1990 and 2020, urban populations in the analyzed cities grew by an average of 36 ...

Over 10 weeks, RFE/RL hosted discussions on Twitter Spaces on various issues that affect daily life in Central Asia. We looked at global issues -- from the COVID-19 pandemic to the war in Ukraine ...

A trip to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan gave this reader more reasons to explore other Central Asian destinations.

Hong Kong and Singapore are the front-runners in a push by Asian governments to become cryptocurrency hubs as they look to ...

From bustling financial centers to serene cultural capitals, the TOP 100 best cities cover the urban evolution of the Asia-Pacific region with all the nuances appropriate to its diversity," Chris ...

The little-known ancient Greek city of Europos has started to unveil its secrets in a new wave of excavations that started in ...