South Korea designated by US as ‘sensitive’ country amid nuclear bomb talk
The US Department of Energy has designated ally South Korea a “sensitive” country, a spokesperson said on Friday, after the South Korean president briefly...
China mandates labels for all AI-generated content in fresh push against fraud, fake news
China will require content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) to be clearly identified under new regulations taking effect later this year. Advertisement The move...
Malaysians are hooked on Chinese micro-dramas. Can local creators cash in?
With their addictive mix of family scandals, jaw-dropping betrayals and steamy romances – all packed into bite-sized, minute-long episodes – Chinese micro-dramas have become...
Narrow escape for Hong Kong platform worker left swinging in strong wind
Published: 2:42pm, 15 Mar 2025Updated: 3:08pm, 15 Mar 2025 This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please...
Tech start-ups all the buzz, but many young Chinese prefer stable government jobs
As governments across China roll out new measures to boost employment and entrepreneurship on the back of an AI-driven tech boom, many young people,...
China woman surviving cliff fall caused by husband, reveals IVF newborn has heart disease
A woman in China, who miraculously survived being pushed off a cliff in Thailand by her husband and lost her unborn child as a...
Rain fails to deter fans at tribute concert for Hong Kong’s late Khalil Fong
Published: 1:49pm, 15 Mar 2025Updated: 2:02pm, 15 Mar 2025 In the weeks following news of Khalil Fong’s premature death, the Hong Kong singer-songwriter’s friends...
Controversial Unification Church may be dissolved in Japan
Published: 1:39pm, 15 Mar 2025Updated: 2:00pm, 15 Mar 2025 The Unification Church has come under intense scrutiny in Japan since a former prime minister...
Beijing hits out at ‘arrogant and malicious’ G7 criticisms over South China Sea and Taiwan
China has accused the Group of 7 of “arrogance, prejudice and malice” after its latest criticisms of Beijing’s activities in the South China Sea...