For years, Japan’s capital Tokyo has been the largest city in the world, but it’s finally been overtaken. According to the ...

Jakarta surpasses Tokyo as the world’s most populous city with 42 million people, highlighting Asia’s urban dominance and raising urgent challenges for infrastructure and sustainability.

Mercer's Quality of Living City Ranking 2024 looks at factors such as political stability and healthcare. There were 12 Asian cities that made it into the top 100 in the rankings this year. Singapore ...

In 2025, the world’s population has crossed 8.2 billion, and nearly half of all people now live in urban areas, a figure that highlights just how rapidly cities have become the centre of human life.

Asia accounts for 19 of the world’s 33 largest cities and secures nine out of the top 10 positions.

The City Life Index 2025 has unveiled its list of the Top 10 Happiest Cities in Asia, celebrating urban centres that blend social harmony, emotional well-being, and quality of life. From cultural ...

Lester V. Ledesma is a photographer and has been traveling across Southeast Asia for almost 30 years. He says places like Bali have struggled with overtourism, while Myanmar has faced political ...