Indonesia and Philippines must clean up their nickel mines
A recent US Department of Labour report, which placed Indonesian nickel on its list of items produced through forced labour, has dealt a significant...
Xiaomi SU7’s First Fire! 50% of China’s EV Fires Due to Self-Combustion
The issue of EVs catching fire, whether after collisions or even spontaneously, has gained significant public attention. According to Chinese state media, in 2023,...
Burned-out South Korea and China youth embrace nutrient IV therapy to boost energy
Office workers in South Korea and China have taken to intravenous (IV) drips to combat fatigue and restore their energy for work. Advertisement Known...
Why have juvenile sex crimes surged in Hong Kong and how can the problem be fixed?
Hongkonger Hugo Leung* was 16 and in secondary school when police officers came to his home and arrested him for having sex with an...
Shanghai’s robot start-up wants to brew up a coffee revolution with automated kiosks
Philip Han believes his robots can revolutionise the coffee business in Shanghai and beyond. Advertisement Founded in 2018 in the eastern Chinese metropolis –...
China’s ‘golden week’ consumers unwilling to shell out as hairy crab prices tumble
Published: 8:00am, 3 Oct 2024Updated: 11:42am, 3 Oct 2024 Prices of one of the most popular gifts handed out during China’s ongoing “golden week”...
Philippines may face China-sized hurdle as it makes its case for UN security seat
Published: 8:00am, 3 Oct 2024Updated: 10:05am, 3 Oct 2024 The Philippines is campaigning for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council (UNSC), a...
Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect Trial Starting November, Judge Orders
The trial date will start nearly two weeks after the November election. The man accused of trying to assassinate former President Donald Trump will...
5 Takeaways From the Vance-Walz Vice Presidential Debate
Cordiality amidst clashes marked the first and only vice-presidential debate of 2024. The Oct. 1 CBS News event hosted by Norah O’Donnell, of CBS...