Ham sandwich scandal exposes tensions over halal certification in Malaysia
Published: 3:19pm, 15 Jan 2025Updated: 3:27pm, 15 Jan 2025 The discovery of a ham sandwich with a fake halal label at a Malaysian convenience...
Solar stations in space, tiny cat fossil found, Cambodia canal risks: 7 science highlights
We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like...
In Canada, Carney and Freeland to duel for Trudeau’s job as ministers opt out
The race to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister is increasingly looking like a two-way battle between former finance minister Chrystia Freeland and...
Nansha is ‘best partner’ to ensure Hong Kong flourishes domestically, globally
Published: 2:55pm, 15 Jan 2025Updated: 3:02pm, 15 Jan 2025 Nansha is poised to become Hong Kong’s “best partner” for building an overseas reputation and...
Albino Trump lookalike in Pakistan is a star at market in Punjab province
In a bustling market in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, a food vendor who locals say bears an uncanny resemblance to US president-elect Donald Trump...
As Singapore home sales surge, is the government ready to hit the brakes?
Singapore home sales beat forecasts in 2024, due to a resurgence in demand that has renewed speculation the government may take steps to cool...
Japan is so awash with tourists, business travellers are resorting to capsule hotels
After travelling to Tokyo for meetings, Yoshiki Kojima’s IT company employees crash out in a capsule hotel, as a tourism boom makes regular rooms...
Chinese fishing crew safe after hijack but is piracy returning to Gulf of Aden?
The hijacking of a Chinese-owned fishing vessel with up to 18 people on board in the waters off Somalia in November raised concerns about...
Drunk China pop idol gets social media ban for swearing, giving middle finger on live-stream
Chinese singer, actor and former South Korean boy band EXO member Lu Han was banned from accepting new followers on major social media platforms,...