Seoul’s Filipino carer programme faces uncertainty amid high costs, private sector take over
The Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Ministry of Employment and Labour will hand over the operation of the Filipino carer programme to the private...
Philippines feud heats up as Duterte camp hits back with corruption case against Marcos ally
As the fallout deepens between the Philippines’ two biggest political clans with Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio facing an impeachment bid thought to be orchestrated by...
New cervical cancer cases in Hong Kong jump 30% in past decade
The number of newly diagnosed cervical cancer patients in Hong Kong has jumped 30 per cent in the past decade despite a citywide vaccination...
Congressman Nick Begich III Continues Family Political Legacy
Ensuring America fosters an entrepreneurial spirit was one of the reasons Begich ran for office. Alaska Rep. Nick Begich III, a Republican, began his...
Baidu plans robotaxi service in Dubai as China’s tech giants expand across the Middle East
China’s internet search and artificial intelligence (AI) giant Baidu is weighing bringing its robotaxi service to Dubai, according to sources, becoming the latest company...
China blockbuster Ne Zha 2 director Jiao Zi reveals spending 3 years living off parents
The director of the historically successful film Ne Zha 2 has revealed how he was unemployed for more than three years during which time...
China’s richest cities say medical costs are bleeding dry health insurance funds
A number of major Chinese cities have reported worrisome deficits in their government-run health insurance funds, as rising medical costs and a rapidly ageing...
Hong Kong taxi union threatens 5-day strike if city fails to clamp down on Uber
Published: 5:53pm, 12 Feb 2025Updated: 5:58pm, 12 Feb 2025 An influential taxi union will send an ultimatum to the Hong Kong government to demand...
UK refuses citizenship to undocumented migrants, making them ‘forever second class’
Published: 5:50pm, 12 Feb 2025Updated: 5:51pm, 12 Feb 2025 The British government on Wednesday said it was toughening immigration rules to make it almost...