Manila must put brakes on its car-centric policies, and seek viable transport solutions
If you have been to Manila lately, chances are you experienced its nightmarish traffic. The situation is expected to worsen unless the Philippine government...
Trump plans ‘maximum disruption’ to ‘constitutional order’, Germany’s ambassador warns
Germany’s ambassador to the United States has warned that the incoming Trump administration will rob US law enforcement and the media of their independence...
In joining Brics, Indonesia is not suddenly anti-US or pro-China
On January 6, Indonesia was admitted as a full member to Brics, a multinational bloc now comprising 10 key developing economies spanning Europe, Latin...
Washington Prepares for 60th Presidential Inauguration
The swearing-in ceremony has been moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda because of expected inclement weather. WASHINGTON—Anti-scale fences are up, roadblocks are ready, and...
Growing number of Hong Kong’s ethnic minority residents visit Shenzhen, beyond
On a day trip to Shenzhen with three friends, Pakistani-Hongkonger Riaz Ahmed Gujjar had hair transplant treatment, dined at a halal restaurant and ordered...
Anger as Korea coffee chain tells staff to call boss before family in event of plane crash
A Korean drinks brand has suffered an angry backlash after a shop manager heartlessly instructed employees to inform their boss ahead of their families...
Closer India-China ties: an unintended consequence of Trump’s tariffs threats?
India and China have long been locked in a delicate dance – neighbours bound by geography but divided by history, borders and ambitions. Advertisement...