Former Politicians Join Anti-Corruption NGO to Push for Lobbying Reform in NZ
Unlike most OECD countries, New Zealand doesn’t have any lobbying regulations. Health experts and former politicians from both sides of the aisle are calling...
Markets tumble as China retaliates to US tariffs amid global recession fears
April 07, 2025 Global markets are tumbing as US president Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping range of large tariffs on US imports (exports to...
Pilot Dies After His Helicopter Crashes While Extinguishing Fire in South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea—A helicopter crashed during an operation to extinguish a fire in southeastern South Korea on Sunday, killing its pilot, the local fire...
Medical Helicopter Crashes Into Sea Off Japan, Killing 3 While 3 Are Rescued
TOKYO—A medical transport helicopter fell into the sea in southwestern Japan, killing the patient and two other people, the Japan coast guard said. The...
Leaked China CDC Document Confirms New H5N1 Strain More Contagious in Humans
The document describes a new mutation in the hemagglutinin protein gene but lacks details, drawing concern from experts. An official internal notice by China’s...
Viral TikTok Video Warning of Communist Influence Is Censored in Malaysia
The former foreign minister accused a nonprofit of promoting communism, which is illegal in Malaysia. A video on the TikTok platform with content warning...
A First-of-Its-Kind Toolkit For The Visually Impaired To Navigate The Digital World
AsianScientist (Apr. 07, 2025) – The ubiquitous smartphones have become necessary for important activities like transacting and banking. Some functions for these activities, such...