Vietnam targets social media users in ‘expanding crackdown’ on dissent, rights group says
Vietnam is targeting ordinary social media users for posts criticising the state in an expanding crackdown on dissent, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on...
Outpouring of grief in Indonesia over Pope Francis’ death: ‘we were so proud of him’
The death of Pope Francis has prompted an outpouring of grief in Indonesia, where Catholics and non-Catholics alike remember the late pontiff’s message of...
China’s solar panel makers explore options as Washington sets tariffs for Southeast Asia
With American trade officials having finalised steep tariffs on solar cell imports from Southeast Asia, Chinese solar manufacturers have been tapping more regions for...
Public fury as China driver kills family of 3 in rage-fuelled car crash, jokes about it
A 20-year-old Chinese man who drove recklessly after quarrelling with his girlfriend caused an horrific accident that killed a family of three. Advertisement The...
Singapore election: are opposition candidates closing talent gap with ruling PAP?
Published: 5:48pm, 22 Apr 2025Updated: 5:55pm, 22 Apr 2025 As Singapore closed in on the 2006 general election, its first prime minister Lee Kuan...
Greater Bay Area could benefit from proposed ‘Belt and Road Games'
April 22, 2025 The Greater Bay Area (GBA), including Hong Kong, is expected to help host the ‘Belt and Road Games’, which is expected...
Air India eyes Boeing planes rejected by China as Trump’s tariff war reshapes aviation
Air India is looking to take Boeing planes rejected by Chinese carriers, people familiar with the matter said, joining the ranks of Asian airlines...
Indian hospital probed after man mistakenly operated on while waiting on son’s surgery
An Indian hospital is being investigated after doctors mistakenly operated on an elderly man accompanying his son, giving him an incision intended for a...
Hong Kong airport project subcontractor charged by ICAC for allegedly exploiting workers
Published: 5:30pm, 22 Apr 2025Updated: 5:46pm, 22 Apr 2025 Hong Kong’s anti-corruption agency has charged an airport expansion project subcontractor for allegedly exploiting 21...