What’s behind China’s anti-corruption crackdown targeting top military brass?
China’s anti-corruption drive targeting the top brass of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) should not be taken as a sign that President Xi Jinping...
Philippines faces educational crisis with 18 million graduates ‘functionally illiterate’
A staggering 18 million high school graduates in the Philippines have been found to be “functionally illiterate” – a revelation that lawmakers and education...
Hong Kong operators want less red tape to stage bigger shows with 9,000 drones, lasers
With Hong Kong’s colourful drone shows becoming an attraction for tourists, operators have said the city can fly high by staging performances with more...
As Pyongyang marathon returns, North Korea’s tourism remains frozen amid Russian pivot
When Simon Cockerell returned to the Pyongyang International Marathon last month after a five-year break, he felt a familiar energy – but the landscape...
Hong Kong doesn’t need lawmakers who have to be reminded to do their job
Every now and then, Hong Kong’s Legislative Council reminds us of grade school. Just like in a school year, lawmakers have historically enjoyed a...
Hongkongers call on Canada to keep pledge on granting permanent residency
A group of Hongkongers aiming to settle in Canada has formed a group to lobby for faster processing of permanent residency applications, as the...
Japan’s Electromagnetic Railgun Challenges the China’s Hypersonic Missile Dominance
Japan’s electromagnetic railgun debuted, potentially countering Chinese hypersonic missiles. In April, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force tested a 6-meter-long, 40mm caliber railgun on the...
‘Don’t sell pity’: Taiwan singer recalls mother of disabled son who rejected his help
The renowned Taiwan singer-songwriter and actor Kenji Wu has launched a charity campaign on mainland social media, offering free popcorn to customers at a...
K-pop’s Bain breaks taboos as ‘first’ openly gay idol: ‘not an easy path’
Bain, a member of boy band Just B, has become the first South Korean K-pop idol to publicly come out as gay, a landmark...