Author: Wei Chen

Wei covers the economic tug-of-war playing out across the Asia Pacific region, from Australian mining exports to the tech rivalries reshaping Southeast Asia's manufacturing base. Raised in Singapore and educated in the US, he moved back to the region specifically to report on it firsthand, arguing that too much Asia Pacific coverage gets written from elsewhere. He's an avid badminton player and a reliably tough opponent in the newsroom's lunchtime matches. His stories tend to lean heavily on regional sourcing rather than wire copy.

Indonesia Reopens Jakarta Airport as Anak Krakatau Ash Clears, but Fresh Eruptions Threaten Flight Disruptions

Asia Pacific

JAKARTA [Agency Report]: Indonesia reopened its main airport in Jakarta and four other airports on Tuesday after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau disrupted air travel across the region, although renewed eruptions kept the threat of further flight disruptions in focus. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, the main gateway serving Jakarta, resumed operations after winds dispersed ash that had affected the airport and surrounding areas. Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said authorities would inspect the airworthiness of 178 aircraft that had remained grounded during the closure before they return to service. “Perhaps it’ll take some little extra time to prepare the planes,” Dudy…

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