Legal challenge to US tariffs, Chinese billionaires, Nezha 2: 5 weekend reads you missed
We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would...
Dalai Lama’s brother, architect of talks with China, dies at 97
The elder brother of the Dalai Lama and former chairman of the Tibetan government-in-exile in India, Gyalo Thondup, who led several rounds of talks...
Scholz vs Merz: German chancellor candidates clash in election TV debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday accused election rival Friedrich Merz of having broken his word by accepting support from the far-right AfD to...
Gunman on the run: rare mall shooting in Malaysia triggers manhunt
A rare shooting at a shopping centre jolted Malaysia this weekend, leaving one man injured and a nation on edge. A 30-year-old fugitive with...
Billionaire proposes US$1 million reward for Bolivia’s ex-president Evo Morales
Bolivian-American billionaire Marcelo Claure has floated the idea of offering a US$1 million reward for ex-president Evo Morales, who is the subject of an...
Shanghai’s Decline Speeds Up, 60% of Shops Close, Foreign Investors Withdraw, and the Rich Escape
Chinese New Year is a traditional holiday in China when families reunite and celebrate together. But in today’s bustling Shanghai, things look very different....
Training of nurses in Hong Kong must change with times, school head says
Nursing education in Hong Kong can be reformed by incorporating a STEM curriculum and enhancing community care training, preparing students with essential skills to...
Study points finger at China’s air pollution as lung cancer cases in never-smokers rise
Despite drops in tobacco use worldwide, the incidence of lung cancer among people who have never smoked is increasing, with higher risks for younger...
Malaysia’s Petronas will cease to exist ‘in 10 years’ without slashing jobs, CEO says
Malaysia’s state energy firm Petronas will reduce its workforce to ensure its long-term survival amid increasing challenges in the global operating environment, its CEO...