Is Jakarta’s ‘cat island’ a purr-fect plan to boost tourism and solve its stray cat problem?
Jakarta has a stray cat problem, but its governor has an innovative idea how to solve it: create a “cat island” in the Thousand...
Call by Malaysia’s DAP for 2-term limit for prime minister draws PAS’ rebuke
A proposal to limit the tenure of the Malaysian prime minister’s office to two five-year terms has reignited debate over who can be the...
Former US defence researcher Zhan Hanyu joins China’s elite aerospace university
Optical expert Zhan Hanyu has joined one of China’s top aerospace universities after studying and working in the United States for more than 15...
Chinese seniors embrace quirky workouts – crocodile crawl, tree-bumping for longevity
Pursuing longevity is the aspiration of many, particularly as we advance into the later stages of life. For seniors in China who have entered...
Delay in Yoon’s impeachment ruling prolongs South Korea’s ‘suffering’ as uncertainty deepens
South Korea’s Constitutional Court has stirred nationwide anxiety by remaining silent on when it will deliver its much-anticipated impeachment ruling on President Yoon Suk-yeol,...
Hong Kong, Macau residents can apply for temporary mainland travel permits via app
Published: 1:16pm, 20 Mar 2025Updated: 1:23pm, 20 Mar 2025 Hong Kong and Macau residents can apply for temporary mainland Chinese travel permits using a...
New Zealand Finally out of Recession, With 0.7 Percent Lift in GDP
New Zealand’s economy grew by 0.7 percent in the December quarter, signalling a significant turnaround compared to the post-pandemic record lows previously. New Zealand’s...
Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners amid ceasefire efforts
Published: 12:51pm, 20 Mar 2025Updated: 12:54pm, 20 Mar 2025 Russia and Ukraine said Wednesday they had each swapped 175 prisoners in one of the...
Ontario Teachers’ Pension to leave Hong Kong amid dearth of deals, geopolitical risks
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, the third-largest pension fund in Canada, is shutting down its Hong Kong office as it reduces its exposure to the...