January 16, 2025 – Page 9 – From Inside Asia

From Philippines to Singapore: Alice Guo probe spotlights ‘domino effect’ of transnational crime

Singapore authorities have launched an investigation into former Philippine mayor Alice Guo, accused of espionage and links to illegal gaming operations, in coordination with...

by Sam Beltran January 16, 2025

World

China shop becomes favourite for hundreds of students who flock there to watch TV for free

A snack shop in southern China has gone viral online because of the number of primary school students who flock to it after school...

by Alice Yan January 16, 2025

World

China’s local governments raise minimum wages to boost consumption

Local governments in China have been raising minimum wages, viewing a boost to the spending power of the country’s middle- and low-income groups as...

by Alice Li January 16, 2025

World

Battle of the bulge: Malaysia’s police chief orders officers to lose excess body fat

Published: 5:28pm, 16 Jan 2025Updated: 5:29pm, 16 Jan 2025 Malaysia’s police chief on Thursday ordered all personnel to shed excess body fat if they...

by Joseph Sipalan January 16, 2025

Tech

Less Sleep During Pregnancy May Delay Baby’s Brain Development

AsianScientist (Jan. 16, 2025) – Sleep doesn’t always come easily for expecting mothers. Hormonal shifts, pregnancy-related discomfort, and frequent nighttime bathroom visits can make...

by Nishat Anan January 16, 2025

World

Hong Kong’s shuttered Physical gym chain owner sells 4 flats at over 40% discount

An owner of Hong Kong gym chain Physical sold a number of residential assets at a huge loss after shuttering his business in September,...

by Salina Li January 16, 2025

News

Apple, Samsung Smartphone Shipments Fall Amid Competition With Chinese Makers

Apple still ranked first in the global smartphone market in 2024 with a market share of 18.7 percent, followed closely by Samsung at 18...

by Alex Wu January 16, 2025

World

China hits back at US curbs with multifront probes into American firms

Published: 4:43pm, 16 Jan 2025Updated: 4:57pm, 16 Jan 2025 China’s Ministry of Commerce (Mofcom) said on Thursday that PVH Group, the parent company of...

by Sylvia Ma,Luna Sun,Ralph Jennings January 16, 2025

World

After Yoon’s arrest, calls in South Korea for Kim Keon-hee to face charges intensify

South Korea’s First Lady Kim Keon-hee is back in the spotlight after the arrest of impeached president Yoon Suk-yeol, with opposition parties urging for...

by Park Chan-kyong January 16, 2025