Virtual zoo lifts spirits of children in Japan hospitals
Children facing long hospital stays in Japan are getting a chance to venture beyond their wards and explore zoos and other destinations through virtual reality.

Beds too short in 'worst-ever' Asian Games rooms, say South Korea
TOKYO - Accommodation at the Asian Games starting this week in Japan is the "worst ever", South Korean officials told AFP on Monday, also warning of "a serious shortage" of rooms.

No issues found during inspections of Bangkok data centres
No issues had been found during inspections of data centres in Bangkok, when monitoring measures were also explained, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Monday.

Former THAI stewardess remanded by Australian court on heroin charge
A former Thai Airways International (THAI) stewardess appeared in an Australian court on Monday morning on a charge of heroin smuggling and was remanded in custody. 

Rocker Nene Royal confident as she heads to AGT finale
PHUKET - Young rocker Nene Royal will depart this resort island on Tuesday for her last and most important performance in America's Got Talent, as the series reaches its seasonal finale.

Trump ready to talk cars with Xi, says he will get Boeing deal done
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday (September 13) that he will discuss a wide range of topics, including whether to allow Chinese automobiles into the United States, with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping when they meet soon. - REUTERS

Carney wants Canada to have talks with EU on 'unique alliance'
Canada is seeking a "unique alliance" with the European Union but is not looking to become a member, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday (September 13) after the Wall Street Journal reported he was exploring whether Canada could become an "associate member" of the bloc. - REUTERS

Surfer hospitalised after shark attack in Western Australia
SYDNEY — A surfer in his fifties was rushed to hospital on Monday after being bitten by a shark in Western Australia, the state government and local ambulance service said.

Hong Kongers hit with unauthorised charges for new iPhone as banks launch probes
Scores of Hong Kongers have complained about unauthorised transactions on credit cards used to pre-order Apple's latest iPhones, prompting major banks to launch investigations.

Chinese millionaire fugitive arrested in Pattaya, has fake Thai ID
A Chinese millionaire arrested in Pattaya for illegally acquiring Thai citizenship is also wanted in China for alleged assault three decades ago.