Does Philippines have ‘credible’ undersea might against China?
The Philippines remains dangerously under-equipped to counter China’s growing undersea operations in the South China Sea, analysts warn, as joint anti-submarine drills with Japan...
Hong Kong launches HK$290 million project to offer end-of-life care to disabled
Published: 6:14pm, 16 Jun 2025Updated: 6:40pm, 16 Jun 2025 A HK$290 million (US$36.9 million) support project by the Hong Kong Jockey Club will bring...
Japan hospital sued after dementia patient swallows 12cm key
A hospital in Japan is facing a negligence lawsuit after an elderly patient was discovered to have swallowed a key in the ward and...
Baidu ramps up AI hiring as China faces talent crunch, joining other tech giants
Chinese internet search giant Baidu is accelerating its hunt for artificial intelligence (AI) talent with its largest-ever recruitment drive focused on the industry, as...
Dying Thai boy, 6, fulfils final wish to meet famous pygmy hippo Moo Deng
A six-year-old Thai boy with terminal cancer fulfilled his final wish by meeting Moo Deng, the world-famous pygmy hippo at a zoo in eastern...
An Incomplete Social Contract: The Legacy of Việt Nam’s 2013 Constitution
Bảo Khánh wrote this Vietnamese article, published in Luật Khoa Magazine on May 7, 2025. Thúc Kháng translated this into English for The Vietnamese Magazine. The...
BTS’ Jungkook apologises for wearing ‘Make Tokyo Great Again’ hat after backlash
Jungkook, a member of the K-pop supergroup BTS, has issued a public apology after coming under fire from fans for wearing a cap with...
Japan’s host clubs face reform as new law targeting predatory practices bites
In Japan’s shadowy nightlife districts, affection can come at a steep price. For thousands of women, a night of flirtation with a well-dressed host...
What is the US’ island chain strategy and what does it mean for China?
China’s navy is pushing past the strategic island chains that for decades have marked defensive boundaries for the United States and its allies in...